Welcome to another Waiting on Wednesday event, hosted by Jill, at Breaking the Spine.
Every week, we gather around the blogosphere and search out the upcoming book releases, sharing our thoughts and blurbs. Today, I am eager to feature another book from a favorite author. I love spotlighting eagerly anticipated books!
Today’s feature is Somewhere Out There, by Amy Hatvany, but we have a bit of a wait until the March 8, 2016 release date. Ooh, the anticipation!
Blurb: What happens when two sisters who were torn apart when their young mother abandoned them—and grew up in tragically different circumstances—reunite thirty-five years later to find her? For readers who love Jodi Picoult, acclaimed author Amy Hatvany fearlessly explores complex family issues in her gripping, provocative new novel.
Natalie Clark knew never to ask her sensitive adoptive mother questions about her past. She doesn’t even know her birth mother’s name—only that the young woman signed parental rights over to the state when Natalie was a baby. Now Natalie’s own daughter must complete a family tree project for school, and Natalie is determined to unearth the truth about her roots.
Brooke Walker doesn’t have a family. At least, that’s what she tells herself after being separated from her mother and her little sister at age four. Having grown up in a state facility and countless foster homes, Brooke survives the only way she knows how, by relying on herself. So when she discovers she’s pregnant, Brooke faces a heart-wrenching decision: give up her baby or raise the child completely on her own. Scared and confused, she feels lost until a surprise encounter gives her hope for the future.
How do our early experiences—the subtle and the traumatic—define us as adults? How do we build relationships when we’ve been deprived of real connection? Critically acclaimed author Amy Hatvany considers controversial and complicated questions about childhood through the lens of her finely crafted characters in this astute novel about mending wounds by diving into the truth of what first tore us apart.
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I have loved every book I’ve read by this author, so this newest one is bound to be a treat for me. What do you think? What are you sharing?
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I do like the sound of this one, there is something fascinating about adoption! Such a long time to wait though 😉
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Thanks for stopping by, Cleopatra, and yes, a long time to wait! But you know how time flies. Enjoy your reading!
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this probably wouldn’t be my cup of tea but if its in similar vein to Jodi Picoult then I can understand the attraction.
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Thanks, Karen, and I’m glad you could visit; enjoy your reading.
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I love the sound of this one…I’m going to check out some of her other novels in the meantime.
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I really enjoy this author…hope you do, too, Catherine, and thanks for stopping by.
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It does sound like a Jodi Picoult type from the description. Love the cover as well. Hope you’re able to get ahold of it soon! Thanks for checking out my WOW earlier.
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Me, too, Buffy…perhaps it will show up on Vine or NetGalley….thanks for stopping by.
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It sounds heartbreaking but also quite good. I hope you like it, once it’s available.
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Yes, I think so, too, Bea; glad you could stop by, and enjoy your pick!
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Oooo sounds like a great emotional read. Thanks for sharing!
Happy reading,
✭Wendy (Cupcake Queen)✭
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I agree, Wendy….thanks for stopping by!
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new to me but great pick– hope you get a chance to read it soon and enjoy when you do.
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Thanks, Brandi, glad you could stop by.
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Oh this sounds like a seriously emotional read but very good. I hope you enjoy it!
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Me, too, Katherine…thanks for stopping by!
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This sounds wonderful. I’m going to add it to my list.
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Thanks, Yvonne, I am excited about this one.
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I haven’t read anything by this author before, but I do like Jodi Picoult. This sounds like a good, but maybe, emotional read. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for visiting Bookworm Book Reviews! 🙂
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Thanks, K, hope you check it out.
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Aww, that blurb is breaking my heart already. I recently watched a TV show in Korea where they featured adopted children who were able to reunite with their first families and I was bawling the entire episode. I hope you’ll still enjoy reading this one even if it gets too emotional. And thanks for stopping by my WoW 🙂
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Oh, I am sure I will, Camille….I love crying! LOL. Thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds like an emotional read but I enjoy this author and have read two books by her and both were very good. The comparison to Picoult is probably accurate, in my opinion. I would definitely give this title a read.
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Thanks, Rita, and I am so excited about a new book from this author. Glad you could stop by.
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Thanks so much for stopping by my WOW earlier! I haven’t read anything by this author before, but I’ll have to check out her stuff!
Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know
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I can’t remember the first book I read by this author, but once I had, I was hooked. Thanks for visiting, Sandy.
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I love books like this!
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Me, too, Patty…thanks for visiting!
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I’ve never read anything by this author, but this sounds interesting and dramatic. Hope you love it!
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Oh, you are in for a treat, Natalie….thanks for stopping by.
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