Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
I'm waiting on...
Other Broken Things
by Christa Desir
Expected Publication: January 12, 2016
Nat's not an alcoholic. She doesn't have a problem. Everybody parties, everybody does stupid things, like get in their car when they can barely see. Still, with six months of court-ordered AA meetings required, her days of vodka-filled water bottles are over.
Unfortunately her old friends want the party girl or nothing. Even her up-for-anything ex seems more interested in rehashing the past than actually helping Nat.
But then a recovering alcoholic named Joe inserts himself into Nat’s life and things start looking up. Joe is funny, smart, and calls her out in a way no one ever has.
He’s also older. A lot older.
Nat’s connection to Joe is overwhelming but so are her attempts to fit back into her old world, all while battling the constant urge to crack a bottle and blur that one thing she's been desperate to forget.
Now in order to make a different kind of life, Natalie must pull together her broken parts and learn to fight for herself.
Why I am waiting on this? Curse me if you want to, but I'm not really interested in the story of a teen with alcohol problems losing all her fake friends. What I'm interested in is the love story with the huge age gap. Also, I had one of her previous novels on a WOW before, but didn't get around to read it.
I love age gap romances, but don't know too many that aren't vamp-related, so hit me up with recommendations if you know something!
I would not hate your reason for reading at all -- it's has the potential for a powerful story, I think. Here's mine: http://editingeverything.com/blog/2016/01/06/wow-brilliance-saga-ends-sobs/
I don't mind big age differences, and I think Other Broken Things could be a strong story, both when it comes to the teen with the fake friends, and the new relationship she forms with Joe. Great pick, Caro.
I've heard of this book but not really my cup of tea. I hope enjoy reading it.
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Great pick! This was my WoW a few weeks ago. It definitely sounds very good!
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
YAS TO AGE GAP! i feel like there's not nearly enough of those. Also Christa is amaze. Great pick!!!
My WoW @ Brooke-Reports!
Both of the themes are interesting to me but I'm scared of what will happen if either isn't done right. Still a good choice.
My WoW @ LazyBookLovers!
What a lovely cover! I read a Desir book a few years ago, and it broke my heart! I enjoyed that book. I hope you love this one when you get the chance to read it! 🙂
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I was pretty excited about this one before I read a review that changed my mind but I hope you love Other Broken Things when you read it, Caro! Thanks for stopping by yesterday 🙂
Zareena @ The Slanted Bookshelf
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Ha! I'm with you, though. The idea of a big age gap is rather interesting to me, and I'm definitely curious to see how it works out. 😀 Wonderful pick!
I also love age gap romances!