Waiting On Wednesday (190) Dream Things True by Marie Marquardt @MarieFMarquardt

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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating.

Wednesday has become my favorite day of the week because I get to share the books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read.

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Expected publication: September 1st 2015 by St. Martin's Griffin

Synopsis from Goodreads:

A modern-day Romeo and Juliet story in which a wealthy Southern boy falls in love with an undocumented Mexican girl and together they face perils in their hostile Georgia town.

Evan, a soccer star and the nephew of a conservative Southern Senator, has never wanted for much -- except a functional family. Alma has lived in Georgia since she was two-years-old, excels in school, and has a large, warm Mexican family. Never mind their differences, the two fall in love, and they fall hard. But when ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) begins raids on their town, Alma knows that she needs to tell Evan her secret. There's too much at stake. But how to tell her country-club boyfriend that she’s an undocumented immigrant? That her whole family and most of her friends live in the country without permission. What follows is a beautiful, nuanced, well-paced exploration of the complications of immigration, young love, defying one’s family, and facing a tangled bureaucracy that threatens to completely upend two young lives.

This sounds like it could be an interesting story.

What are you waiting on this week?
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  1. Jessica @ a GREAT readJuly 8, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    That's a totally new to me one! Hope you love it once you read it!

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    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  2. brandileigh2003July 8, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    New to me but sounds like a great read-- hope you get a chance to read it soon.

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  3. UnknownJuly 8, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    New to me but I hope you LOVE it! Thanks for sharing!

    Katelynn
    www.literarychameleon.blogspot.com

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  4. Eva @ All Books ConsideredJuly 8, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    I love this cover so much and can't wait to read it! Great pick!

    Thanks for stopping by My WoW!

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    1. Sandra @ Waiting For WentworthJuly 8, 2015 at 9:36 PM

      I hope we both enjoy reading it. Thanks for stopping by Eva.

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  5. Tracy July 8, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Oooh! I think your blog got a makeover since the last time I was here (please don't tell me it's been this way for 6 months...)! I love it!! I've never heard of this author and I'm not really sure it's the kind of book I'd usually enjoy, but I hope you get to read it soon!! :D

    Here's my WoW!

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    1. Sandra @ Waiting For WentworthJuly 8, 2015 at 9:46 PM

      Yes, I did get a makeover from Lisseth over at Read-a-Holicz.

      This is a debut author, so I don't know anything about her writing, but I think the book sounds interesting. Thanks for stopping by today Tracy.

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  6. AngieJuly 8, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    I'm really excited about this one! I actually have it scheduled as an upcoming Wishlist Wednesday post. :)

    Angie @ Pinkindle

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    1. Sandra @ Waiting For WentworthJuly 8, 2015 at 10:29 PM

      I hope we both enjoy reading it Angie! Thanks for stopping by today.

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  7. AlyssaJuly 8, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Hmmm, I've never heard of this one, Sandra! I hope you enjoy it when you read it!

    Thanks for visiting my blog! Have a fantastic day :)

    Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!

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  8. UnknownJuly 8, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Aww, this sounds like a very angst read. And heartbreaking if it's a modern day Romeo and Juliet. Hope you enjoy reading it and thanks for stopping by My WoW.

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  9. KindlemomJuly 8, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    I love a good star crossed lovers tale and this does look really good! Great pick!

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  10. Sherry LJuly 8, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    This sounds so heartbreakingly good! I have not heard of a book that deals with immigrant love with teens or young adults - should be very interesting! Great pick!

    Sherry@theBloggityBLOG

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  11. Lisa MandinaJuly 8, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Beautiful cover, and I love the modern day retellings. Great pick! Thanks for visiting my WOW earlier.

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  12. AriJuly 8, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    This sounds like such a unique story! And yay for diverse characters! :D
    Ariel @ Bookish Confessions

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  13. KathyJuly 8, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    Diverse characters! Compared to a modern Romeo and Juliet! Sounds like a fantastic read. Enjoy!

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  14. ErinJuly 8, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    Oh! I haven't heard of this one, but it sounds really, really good! I love when authors bring in current issues, so I'll have to check this one out. :)

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  15. The Book RogueJuly 9, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    It sounds very cute, and I hope you'll love it! My WoW

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  16. perpetual new girlJuly 9, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Awww... romance! Thanks for stopping by my WoW earlier.

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  17. Teresa Mary RoseJuly 10, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    I was sold at modern day romeo and juliet! I havent heard of this one until now, so thanks for introducing me!

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