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#scandal
by Sarah Ockler
Coming June 17, 2014
Summary:
Lucy’s learned some
important lessons from tabloid darling Jayla Heart’s all-too-public
blunders: Avoid the spotlight, don’t feed the Internet trolls, and keep
your secrets secret. The policy has served Lucy well all through high
school, so when her best friend Ellie gets sick before prom and begs her
to step in as Cole’s date, she accepts with a smile, silencing about
ten different reservations. Like the one where she’d rather stay home
shredding online zombies. And the one where she hates playing dress-up.
And especially the one where she’s been secretly in love with Cole since the dawn of time.
When Cole surprises her at the after party with a kiss under the stars, it’s everything Lucy has ever dreamed of… and the biggest BFF deal-breaker ever. Despite Cole’s lingering sweetness, Lucy knows they’ll have to ’fess up to Ellie. But before they get the chance, Lucy’s own Facebook profile mysteriously explodes with compromising pics of her and Cole, along with tons of other students’ party indiscretions. Tagged. Liked. And furiously viral.
By Monday morning, Lucy’s been branded a slut, a backstabber, and a narc, mired in a tabloid-worthy scandal just weeks before graduation.
Lucy’s been battling undead masses online long enough to know there’s only one way to survive a disaster of this magnitude: Stand up and fight. Game plan? Uncover and expose the Facebook hacker, win back her best friend’s trust, and graduate with a clean slate.
There’s just one snag—Cole. Turns out Lucy’s not the only one who’s been harboring unrequited love...
When Cole surprises her at the after party with a kiss under the stars, it’s everything Lucy has ever dreamed of… and the biggest BFF deal-breaker ever. Despite Cole’s lingering sweetness, Lucy knows they’ll have to ’fess up to Ellie. But before they get the chance, Lucy’s own Facebook profile mysteriously explodes with compromising pics of her and Cole, along with tons of other students’ party indiscretions. Tagged. Liked. And furiously viral.
By Monday morning, Lucy’s been branded a slut, a backstabber, and a narc, mired in a tabloid-worthy scandal just weeks before graduation.
Lucy’s been battling undead masses online long enough to know there’s only one way to survive a disaster of this magnitude: Stand up and fight. Game plan? Uncover and expose the Facebook hacker, win back her best friend’s trust, and graduate with a clean slate.
There’s just one snag—Cole. Turns out Lucy’s not the only one who’s been harboring unrequited love...
Why I want it:
I loved Twenty Boy Summer. And Bittersweet. And The Book of Broken Hearts. And from what I'm getting from #scandal's description blows them ALL away. Sarah has this really fresh writing style that knocks out beautiful contemporary romances that always cleanse my palate in between intense series. I always get really emotional when I read Sarah's work because everything is so real, so relatable, but they're so unique.
Why I think you should want it:
Sarah's a master of standalones,
which is not something a lot of people can brag. She gives really
amazing, full, well-constructed stories with plot AND characterization
in 400 pages or less. THAT, my friends, is talent. These stories are quintessential high school stories, but there's always an air of being More. It's more than just high school drama. Sarah gives life to your inner teenager, gives voice to all those hopes and dreams and fears and crushes and the passion, the excitement, the crushing despair. Everything comes out in the pages of her books. You'll feel like you're in high school again, but not in a bad way. The story just...envelops you. THAT is why you should want this book. Because Sarah can do all that. BAM.
Also, seriously, look at that title, that cover, that summary. I DARE YOU to tell me that the idea of a book taking on social media doesn't make you excited to read about it.
I just chose this last week. I love Sarah's books so much. I can't wait to get my hand on #scandal especially cause the summary sounds so freaking interesting. Such a great pick!
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Aly @ My Heart Hearts Books
I can't WAIT to read it! Sarah's an amazing writer.
DeleteNice pick! Doesn't look like my kind of read but I still hope you thoroughly enjoy it!
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I still haven't read any book by this author but I have heard great things about her books. I hope you'll get this one soon :)
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Me too! It's up on Edelweiss so I really hope I can snag a copy.
DeleteI haven't heard of this before. Not really my type of book but I do hope you enjoy it when you get the chance to read it.
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I hope so too, and I hope I can get it soon! Thanks for visiting, Kristin!
DeleteCool pick…Hope you enjoy it!
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DeleteHello Mary! I'm thrilled to see a book about young people dealing with social media drama - it's become so intertwined our lives that it's a relevant topic. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteEllen @ Glamorous Book Lounge
My pleasure, Ellen! I'm really excited about this one!
DeleteSounds like a great book! I haven't read any of her books, but I have one in my TBR, I'll have to get to it soon:)
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Katie @ The Quiet Girl Talks
This on is on Edelweiss if you're interested, Katie! I definitely recommend all her books!
DeleteThe plot sounds really interesting and even more so because it's a standalone. Great pick!
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Johanna @ Challenging Reads
All of Sarah's are standalones, which is nice (although her debut COULD have a sequel, if she decided to write one). Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI already have this one on my TBR and how could I not? It sounds amazing!
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It's on Edelweiss, Vanya, so you might be able to get it early!
DeleteThis sounds like a good read and I have heard good things about this author,
ReplyDeleteTeresa @ Readers Live A Thousand Lives
I wish I could meet her because her books are awesome! Thanks for stopping by, Teresa!
DeleteYour "Why I think you should want it" convinced me! Thanks for stopping by, Mary!
ReplyDeleteSabrina @ I Heart Y.A. Fiction
YES! I love to hear that, Sabrina!
DeleteOoh, sounds good :) Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteZareena @ Books and Books
My pleasure, Zareena!
DeleteOhh I've heard of this one and it sounds awesome! I love that there's actually a hashtag in the title xD Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI know! Such a unique title. The only problem is that when I talk about it on Twitter, everyone thinks I'm talking about the tv show.
Deleteaah so excited! I love sarah ockler!
ReplyDeleteYes! Glad to find another fan!
DeleteOh! I feel so behind with this author. But the cover and synopsis really caught my eye! I did absolutely love Twenty Boy.
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