Can't Wait Wednesday (47)

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In Another Life by C. C. Hunter

Release date: March 26th, 2019
Amazon / Book Depository / Indiebound

Summary (from goodreads): Chloe was three years old when she became Chloe Holden, but her adoption didn’t scar her, and she’s had a great life. Now, fourteen years later, her loving parents’ marriage has fallen apart and her mom has moved them to Joyful, Texas. Starting twelfth grade as the new kid at school, everything Chloe loved about her life is gone. And feelings of déjà vu from her early childhood start haunting her.

When Chloe meets Cash Colton she feels drawn to him, as though they're kindred spirits. Until Cash tells her the real reason he sought her out: Chloe looks exactly like the daughter his foster parents lost years ago, and he’s determined to figure out the truth.

As Chloe and Cash delve deeper into her adoption, the more things don’t add up, and the more strange things start happening. Why is Chloe’s adoption a secret that people would kill for?

The part where I talk: This sounds just a little trashy, and sometimes I'm into that. It reminds me of The Face On the Milk Carton which I was totally into as a kid.

The Afterwards by A. F. Harrold

Release date: March 19th, 2019
Amazon / Book Depository / Indiebound

Summary (from goodreads): Ember and Ness are best friends, completely inseparable. Ember can't imagine what life would be without Ness. Until Ness dies, in a most sudden and unexpected way. Ember feels completely empty. How can this even be real?

Then Ember finds a way into the afterworld-a place where the recently dead reside. She knows there must be a way to bring Ness back, so she decides to find it. Because that's what friends do: rescue each other. But the afterworld holds its own dangers. How far will Ember go to make things the way they were again?

Paired with enchanting illustrations from Emily Gravett, A. F. Harrold's powerfully woven tale explores the lengths we go to for the people we love.

The part where I talk: I don't think middle grade has ever shied away from talking about death (Bridge to Terabithia anyone?) and it's good to see that for a modern audience. This sounds really interesting, honestly.

This is also already out in the UK, but not in North America.

Okay, that's all I've got today!

Peace and cookies,
Laina