Waiting on Wednesday #74

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Falling for You by Lisa Schroeder
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Expected Publication: January 1st, 2013
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 355

Goodreads Summary:

Rae's always dreamed of dating a guy like Nathan. He’s nothing like her abusive stepfather—in other words, he’s sweet. But the closer they get, the more Nathan wants of her time, of her love, of her...and the less she wants to give.

As Rae’s affection for Nathan turns to fear, she leans on her friend Leo for support. With Leo, she feels lighter, happier. And possessive Nathan becomes jealous.

Then a tragedy lands Rae in the ICU. Now, hovering between life and death, Rae must find the light amid the darkness…and the strength to fight for life and the love she deserves.

I already read and loved two of Lisa's verse novels and was very excited when I saw that there is a book by her coming out next year. As far as I know it's not a verse novel but poetry will still be a very important element of the story. Definitely very excited to get my greedy little hands on a copy of it and hoping that it'll be just as awesome as I'm expecting it to be!

What are you waiting for this Wednesday?
Carina

Review: I heart you, you haunt me by Lisa Schroeder

I heart you, you haunt me by Lisa Schroeder
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date of Publication: January 8th, 2008
Source: Bought
Pages: 227

Goodreads Summary:
Girl meets boy.
Girl loses boy.
Girl gets boy back...
...sort of.

Ava can't see him or touch him, unless she's dreaming. She can't hear his voice, except for the faint whispers in her mind. Most would think she's crazy, but she knows he's here.

Jackson. The boy Ava thought she'd spend the rest of her life with. He's back from the dead, as proof that love truly knows no bounds. 

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My Rating: 5.0 / 5

What I thought about it:

Ever since I’ve read Lisa Schroeder’s newest novel The Day Before, I knew that I needed to read more. And I heart you, you haunt me completely lived up to my expectations. It’s a wonderful, heart-felt novel that broke my heart at first, only to put it back together.

Stories that deal with the loss of a person you love are often hard to read and there were a lot of moments in I heart you, you haunt me that put tears in my eyes. Ava’s feelings were portrayed so perfectly that I sometimes thought it was me who had lost her boyfriend.

And this is what I love so much about novels that are written in verse. I’ve heard about many people who don’t like them because there over too soon or they just can’t connect with this kind of narration. But if you haven’t tried reading a verse novel yet, please don’t be afraid: To me there is no better way to convey emotions than with poetry. It’s so beautiful and never fails to touch me.

Overall, I heart you, you haunt me isn’t a novel that’s completely sad, even though it deals with such a tragic topic. It shows that it’s possible to deal with guilt and survive a severe loss without truly giving up the person who died. And most importantly it shows you that there will always be hope, which is a message that put a smile on my face.

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Lisa Schroeder is definitely becoming one of my favorite authors - I'll need to get her other novels as soon as possible. Have you read I heart you, you haunt me? What did you think about it?

Carina

In My Mailbox #16

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren. It gives bloggers the chance to appreciate the books they got last week and to meet new people.

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The books that I bought this week:

Marked by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast

Betrayed by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast

Chosen by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast

Untamed by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast

Nightshade by Andrea Cremer

My Soul To Take by Rachel Vincent

Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

Mistwood by Leah Cypess

Ballad by Maggie Stiefvater

I heart you, you haunt me by Lisa Schroeder

The books that I got for review this week:

Heavenly by Jennifer Laurens *

Click: An Online Love Story by Lisa Becker *
* from author, thank you!

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Soooooo many books in one week, this is CRAZY. But I loved this week just because of that. :D Everyday books came into my home and I looove putting new books onto my shelf.

What did you get in your mailbox this week?

Carina

P.s.: Don't forget to enter my Starcrossed-Giveaway! :)