Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Waiting on The Secret History of Us

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

The Secret History of Us

By: Jessi Kirby

Expected Publication: August 1st 2017 by HarperTeen

288 pages

Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary

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Goodreads description--Gorgeously written and emotionally charged, The Secret History of Us explores the difficult journey of a teenage girl who must piece her life together after losing her memory in a near-fatal accident.

When Olivia awakes in a hospital bed following a car accident that almost took her life, she can’t remember the details about how she got there. She figures the fog is just a symptom of being in a week-long coma, but as time goes on, she realizes she’s lost more than just the last several days of her life—she’s lost her memory of the last four years. Gone is any recollection of starting or graduating high school; the prom; or her steady boyfriend Matt. Trying to figure out who she is feels impossible when everyone keeps telling her who she was.

As Liv tries to block out what her family and friends say about who she used to be, the one person she hasn’t heard enough from is Walker, the guy who saved her the night her car was knocked off that bridge into the bay below. Walker is the hardened boy who’s been keeping his distance—and the only person Olivia inexplicably feels herself with. With her feelings growing for Walker, tensions rising with Matt, and secrets she can’t help but feel are being kept from her, Olivia must find her place in a life she doesn’t remember living.

I don't know what it is about amnesia stories, but I've enjoyed Jessi Kirby in the past. This one sounds pretty good too. What are you waiting on this week? Let me know!

11 comments:

  1. Barb(Boxermommyreads)January 4, 2017 at 7:39 AM

    Sounds like a pretty good read. The cover is definitely intriguing enough. Hope you love it!

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  2. I've only read, I think, one story that dealt with amnesia but I sure want to read more!

    My WOW!

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  3. This one is new to me, but it sounds great! Love that cover, too!

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  4. Oooh! Amnesia! I wonder how this book will turn out! I hope you enjoy this book!

    Here’s my WoW!


    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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  5. Amnesia stories do always have a little bit of something different to them. Hope you're able to get ahold of it soon!
    Check out my WOW

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  6. I've never heard of this title before but the amnesia angle does make it sound really interesting. I hope you enjoy it!

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  7. I finished it last night (got it for review from Edelweiss) and I really really enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by and commenting Barb!

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  8. I think this is the great pick if you're looking for more amnesia. I got it from Edelweiss for review and finished it last night. I hope you get to check it out Stephanie! Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. I finished it last night and really enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting Angela!

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  10. I was able to get it from Edelweiss and I finished it last night. VERY GOOD! Thanks for stopping by Lisa!

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  11. I was able to get it from Edelweiss for review, and I finished it last night. I highly recommend it. Thanks for stopping by Suzanne!

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