Waiting on Wednesday: Uses for Boys
Waiting on Wednesday: Uses for Boys
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine. It’s a weekly meme that allows bloggers to talk about what upcoming book they’re most looking forward to read :)
Alright, first of all, I LOVE the cover of Uses for Boys. I’m such a sucker for twinkle lights. And swoon. And there is certainly a lot of both on the cover of Uses for Boys. But besides that, Uses for Boys by Erica Lorraine Scheidt also sounds like a really emotional and beautiful read. I’m beyond excited for this debut – I can’t wait to get my hands on Uses for Boys!
Uses for Boys by Erica Lorraine Scheidt – 01/15/2013
From an extraordinary new YA talent comes a debut novel about a girl who turns to boys—until she finally learns to lean on herself.Anna remembers a time before boys, when she was little and everything made sense. When she and her mom were a family, just the two of them against the world. But now her mom is gone most of the time, chasing the next marriage, bringing home the next stepfather. Anna is left on her own—until she discovers that she can make boys her family. From Desmond to Joey, Todd to Sam, Anna learns that if you give boys what they want, you can get what you need. But the price is high—the other kids make fun of her; the girls call her a slut. Anna’s new friend, Toy, seems to have found a way around the loneliness, but Toy has her own secrets that even Anna can’t know.
Then comes Sam. When Anna actually meets a boy who is more than just useful, whose family eats dinner together, laughs, and tells stories, the truth about love becomes clear. And she finally learns how it feels to have something to lose—and something to offer. Real, shocking, uplifting, and stunningly lyrical, Uses for Boys is a story of breaking down and growing up.
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I mean, seriously. Doesn’t Uses for Boys look freaking awesome? What are you guys waiting for? Let me know!
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This one sounds really good! It’s definitely going on my wishlist. :D
Angie @ Pinkindle recently posted..Teaser Tuesday [22]
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oh my gosh, this one sounds SO WONDERFUL. when I first saw the cover, I thought it was a Simone Elkeles book and was a little excited, but I’m super happy that it’s in the same vein as Elkeles’ books!
great pick! totally added it to my my to-read list.
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This one sounds so darn good. I think Rachel would love it! Good pick. Happy reading.
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This one sounds like it’s going to be a great read! I can’t wait til it comes out :)
Check out my WoW post :)
-Kimberly @ Turning The Pages
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ooh, this one sounds like it actually has a good message! Good choice!
Here’s a link to my WOW!
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Oh this sounds so sweet. I’ll be adding this one to my to-read list. I hope you like it when you get the chance to read it. Great pick!
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Martina Koleva recently posted..Waiting on Wednesday (15)
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Excellent pick! I’ll definitely be adding this to my ever growing TBR pile and so checking it out as soon as it’s released – thank you for sharing! :)
Here’s mine:
http://amylunderman.blogspot.com/2012/08/waiting-on-wednesday-34.html
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Oh! This one sounds great! I’m adding it on GR right now.
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I can’t wait for Uses for Boys either! Great pick! Here’s my WoW post. Happy Wednesday! :D
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It sounds great indeed! And I quite like the cover. I’m not in love with it, but it’s pretty enough for me to want it.
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Sounds really great! I hope it’ll be just as good as Pushing the Limits, in terms of contemp. I also like the cover a LOT!
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It sounds really great! :D
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It certainly sounds awesome! I’m definitely checking this out :)
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Enjoy! your choice, looks god.
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This book sounds good. It’s already on my TBR list.
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Katie recently posted..Waiting on Wednesday #22: Speechless
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WOW! This sounds absolutely wonderful!!! I am defintiely adding to my TBR list! Thanks for sharing this week with us all :)
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Oh how that book title made me snicker..It looks like a great contemporary read. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Giselle from Book Nerd Canada
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Haven’t seen the cover for this one, but I am hoping to get it as well.
Hope you get to read it soon.
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brandileigh2003 recently posted..Waiting on Wednesday 8/22
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I was lucky enough to read this book in manuscript form. It is so so great. I loved it. And the cover is brilliant, too.
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Definitley agree with what you said. I love the twinkle lights on the cover and the tone the synopsis gives. Great pick! :)
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This cover is so cute! I love the twinkle lights too and the premise sounds great as well. Can’t wait! :)
~Sara @ Forever 17 Books
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OH MY GOSH! This sounds so great. Yes, the cover. But the story too! Oh my gosh!
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