Waiting on Wendesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It spotlights upcoming releases we can’t wait to read.
This week I am eagerly anticipating:
By Your Side by Kasie West
Publisher: HarperTeen
Publication Date: January 31st, 2017
Summary:
In this irresistible story, Kasie West explores the timeless question of what to do when you fall for the person you least expect. Witty and romantic, this paperback original from a fan favorite is perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins and Morgan Matson.
When Autumn Collins finds herself accidentally locked in the library for an entire weekend, she doesn’t think things could get any worse. But that’s before she realizes that Dax Miller is locked in with her. Autumn doesn’t know much about Dax except that he’s trouble. Between the rumors about the fight he was in (and that brief stint in juvie that followed it) and his reputation as a loner, he’s not exactly the ideal person to be stuck with. Still, she just keeps reminding herself that it is only a matter of time before Jeff, her almost-boyfriend, realizes he left her in the library and comes to rescue her.
Only he doesn’t come. No one does.
Instead it becomes clear that Autumn is going to have to spend the next couple of days living off vending-machine food and making conversation with a boy who clearly wants nothing to do with her. Except there is more to Dax than meets the eye. As he and Autumn first grudgingly, and then not so grudgingly, open up to each other, Autumn is struck by their surprising connection. But can their feelings for each other survive once the weekend is over and Autumn’s old life, and old love interest, threaten to pull her from Dax’s side?
Why am I waiting?
As you probably already know, Kasie West is my favorite ya contemporary writer, and I want to read everything she writes.
By Your Side already has amazing ratings from bloggers and book reviewers who were lucky enough to receive an early review copy.
I have no doubt this will be another stunning novel and I can’t wait to read it myself!
Tell me, what book are you eagerly anticipating this week?
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Book Dust Magic 
This looks lovely, and the cover’s beautiful 🙂 Hope you enjoy, thanks for sharing! Here’s my WoW
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This sounds so good!! Great pick! 😀
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So cute. Love the library scenario.
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I always here the name Kasie West, but I have never read anything by her. I definitely am looking for new contemporary authors to try out so I may just give her a try! Here’s my WWW
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Please do, because she’s really good. It would be a shame to miss her out, if you already looking for new contemporary writers.
Thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂
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This sounds just as amazing as PS I Like You (the only one I’ve read so far)! I so want to read this too now! Thanks for sharing.
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Ohh, if P.S. I Like You is the only one you ‘ve read so far, please read On the Fence if you’ll ever have a chance. That one is my favorite!
And I agree – this one sounds amazing! 🙂
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Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll have to add that one then. I still have Going the distance or something similar on my e-reader.
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The Distance Between Us! That one is also really good!
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I just discovered this author today and have been wondering about whether to grab one of her books. Not sure yet, but your rec has me thinking@!
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Ohh, I hope you’ll give her a chance. Her contemporaries are really sweet and fun!
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I love Kasie West’s books too and this one sounds so good. She has 2 books releasing this year. Lucky in Love sounds good too
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Oh yes, I know. I am so happy because of that! She’s such a good author!
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