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Feature and Follow Friday #10

By 7:49 AM

 
The Feature & Follow is a weekly event that allows bloggers to get to know each other, and gain more followers! It is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee and Alison Can Read.

If you are a new follower, I thank you! I will be giving away a signed copy of Katie McGarry's Pushing the Limits once I hit 250 GFC followers! (Just in time for Dare You To, which comes out at the end of May!)
 
Leave me a comment and let me know how you followed so I can follow you back! You can now follow me via Bloglovin' and you can follow me on Twitter! (I love tweeting about books!)

Q: Give us a sneak: What are you reading? Tell us about a fun or fail scene in your current read.

Currently reading:  The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay

Wow, this book! I actually finished it late last night because there was no way I was stopping! It is such a beautiful, heartbreaking story between two very broken characters who slowly learn how to hope again and face their traumatic pasts. My favorite scene is where, Nastya (the main character) heads over to Josh's house (our other main character) because it is her birthday and things did not go how she would have wanted. They begin discussing how she didn't have cake and he says she missed the best part: the wish. He goes and finds a pail full of pennies and then takes her to an outdoor shopping center where he tells her to have at it and make as many wishes as she wants. Eventually, she loses her bracelet in the fountain and they both climb in looking for it, but end up splashing around and just having fun, acting like light hearted 18 year olds, not two broken individuals who have had a lifetime of shit to deal with. I love that something as simple as throwing pennies in a fountain can get through to Nastya and make her realize that there are things in life worth wishing for and not everything is hopeless.
 
What are you guys in the middle of reading?

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35 comments

  1. aimee can readMay 3, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I'm curious to know what you think of Sea of Tranquility since I plan on reading it. P.s., I love your blog design. :)

    Followed via Bloglovin.

    Christie @ The Shadower's Shelf

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 8:36 PM

      I really liked it Christie! It was such a beautiful book, filled with so many things: pain, heartbreak, hope, love, loss, enchantment... I really enjoyed it. And thank you for the design comment and the follow! :)

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  2. AnonymousMay 3, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    New follower via Bloglovin. =)

    Bieke @ Istyria book blog

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 8:43 PM

      Thanks Bieke! I followed you back on BL also!

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  3. Annette MillsMay 3, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Haven't read this one. Sounds good. Great scene! My FF

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 8:44 PM

      Thanks Annette! It was a really cute scene and wow, what an emotional book!

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  4. Linda @ (un)Conventional BookwormsMay 3, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Sounds really good! This is on my TBR already, but I look forward to your review!

    Old follower via Bloglovin' and Google+, here's my FF post for this week.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 8:46 PM

      Thanks Lexxie! I really liked it- it was emotionally heartwrenching, but such a beautiful story. I should have my review up tomorrow. :)

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  5. DanaMay 3, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    That book sounds great! Will have to add it to my TBR.

    Old follower by Bloglovin but added myself to GFC...didn't realize I never had and now you only need one more for 250!!!

    Dana @ Little Lovely Books

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 8:47 PM

      Such a good book Dana! I really enjoyed it! Thanks for adding to the GFC! :) 1 more to go! And I get to host my first official giveaway! So excited!

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  6. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    I keep sing this one, I really need to see if I can find it. :D

    Jenea @ Books Live Forever

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 8:47 PM

      I hope you can Jenea! It was on NetGalley awhile ago. I'm not sure if it still is. Definitely a good contemporary.

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  7. MichelineMay 3, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    I still need to read this one but I have heard nothing but AMAZING things about it!! Glad you loved it too :D Thanks for sharing!

    Happy Friday ♥
    Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 8:49 PM

      Definitely a great read Micheline! I don't know how to even start my review, LOL.

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  8. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    This was my ALL TIME FAVE book of 2012. I plan on reading it again this summer. I completely forgot about the water fountain scene!
    Jess@FueledbyFiction

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 8:50 PM

      Jess, this book was so beautifully written. It was heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time and I thought she did a wonderful job of developing the characters and their relationships to each other. The water fountain scene just made me smile because they finally acted like kids for a change instead of having the weight of the world bearing down on them. I can definitely see how it was your favorite of '12!

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  9. Nikki SMay 3, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    I've heard so much about this book and that scene made me want to read it ASAP! It was just so cute!

    My FF

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 8:52 PM

      It was definitely one of those 'shining moments in the dark' of this book. It really made me smile and feel happy for these two characters. Such a great read!!

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  10. Fly to the SkyMay 3, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Wow that scene sounds really sweet! I love the cover, too!!
    Old follower!
    Here's my FF

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 8:52 PM

      :D If you like contemporaries, this is a really great one to read!

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  11. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Thanks for the follow Amber! Will definitely hop over and follow you back. :D

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  12. Alison Can ReadMay 3, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Hopping through. I've heard good things about this book. I love the cover.
    My Hop

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

      Thanks Alison! I was a really great book- I loved it!!

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  13. GL TomasMay 3, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Passing through to say hi!I'm a new follower who found you by FF blog hop and hope I can see you back at my blog or blogs =)

    guinandlibertadtomas.blogspot.com

    yamulticulturaljunkie.wordpress.com

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 9:19 PM

      Thanks for stopping by and following- will hop over your way next! :D

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  14. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Wow! What a beautiful idea! I love simple scenes that say so much! Great choice, I'll have to check out the book.

    Here’s my FF for the week

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 9:29 PM

      Thanks Daisy! It's a great contemporary read!

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  15. ~Jennifer~May 3, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    I'm so excited!! I can't wait to read this book - I was just approved on Netgalley for this one, so I'll be reading it oh so soon!! :D
    Old follower by email and Bloglovin' :)
    My FF

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    1. UnknownMay 4, 2013 at 9:29 AM

      Yay! I hope you enjoy it Jennifer! I'm about to sit and write my review and there's just no words!

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  16. Home of a Book LoverMay 4, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Here's my FF :D

    Camelle @ Home Of A Book Lover

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  17. ChiKittieMay 4, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday. I am followers yours now via G+, GFC, and Bloglovin'.

    - Beckie
    http://www.bittersweet-enchantment.com/

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    1. UnknownMay 5, 2013 at 8:53 PM

      Thanks Beckie for following back! :D Looking forward to chatting books with you!

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  18. UnknownMay 5, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    That is such a sweet scene. And congratulations on 250 followers!
    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! New follower:)
    Esty @ Boarding with Books

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    1. UnknownMay 5, 2013 at 8:53 PM

      Thanks Esty! :D This was a really good book- I loved it!

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