Ciao a tutti! Dopo una settimana fitta fitta di post, siamo ripartite alla grande anche con questa. Per la seconda volta il teaser slitta a domani per cause di forza maggiore, ma come potevamo rinunciare a pubblicizzare un libro con una copertina così? Lo ammetto, è stato amore a prima vista e la trama è passata decisamente in secondo piano. Dopo averla letta, comunque, il libro mi attira ancora e questo potrebbe essere uno dei libri in inglese che mi ero proposta di leggere durante quest’anno. Come ogni volta c’è un Giveaway che offre al vincitore una copia ebook del libro e una gift card di 10$ per Amazon. Il termine del Giveaway è l’1 ottobre, che aspettate a partecipare?
Hi everyone! After last week, which was full of posts, I thought we would have some trouble publishing during this week, but than we received the info for this post and some other things came up, so the week is well covered. I completely fell in love with the cover of ‘Picture Imperfect’. Come on, the colors are beautiful, and it’s kind of mysterious and perfect for an evening on the couch with a blanket and a cup of tea. The book, after reading the synopsis, seems nice and it will definitely be one of the books in original language I will read this year. As always, there’s a Giveaway for you that ends on October 1st. What are you waiting for?
Title: Picture Imperfect
Author: Jelsa Mepsey
Publication date: September 22nd 2015
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Sixteen-year-old Max Prescott knows all too well the joys of cheating girlfriends and traitorous friends. He’s not eager to have his heart trampled again, but money and a fresh start can mean the difference between happiness and a dark path with his name on it.
So when Melly Hewson, a perky and enigmatic classmate, asks him to be her model for a year-long photography project, Max agrees. Melly Hewson is everything Max isn’t. She’s outgoing, witty and always knows the right words to say. And despite his best efforts, Max finds himself drawn to her.
Still, he isn’t stupid. He knows a girl like Melly will only use him and then never speak to him again. Besides, he’s been to that rodeo. As long as he keeps his feelings off the market, he won’t make the same mistakes as last time.
Yet underneath Melly’s sweet smiles lies a secret she’d rather kept hidden. And as the year goes on and the photos pile up, Max and Melly will find themselves developing through the negatives, a story that when told could push them to opposite ends of their world. But the only thing worst than the truth is, the facade that surrounds them.
She unzips her camera bag. “I should, um, probably take your picture.”
“Oh. Right.” I glance behind me. No noises. That’s good. “Wanna stick around?”
“Actually, I need to go home. We’ll do some shots there soon.” She scratches her head. “Do you have a music player of some sort?”
“Yeah.” I pull my iPod out of my pocket. “Why?”
She grins, revealing her braces again. Is she ever going to get those off? “Pretend to listen to it.”
She said to pretend, but I don’t. Instead, I turn it on, shuffle the music, and listen to the song that comes on.
I can’t face the truth
Since I’ve met you, I feel different
Is this what it is?
What it is to love?
I never put this song on my iPod. Where did it come from? Doesn’t matter. As I continue listening to it, Melly says something and waves before leaving. I just continue listening to the lyrics.
Stop haunting me, taking over my head
It’s best if we left these things unsaid
‘Cause I never wanted to fall for you
But now I think I have
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Jelsa Mepsey writes young adult contemporary romance fiction, drawing inspiration from daily life. With her work, she is dedicated to spurring people to think about what they have taken for granted and to shed light on the issues people avoid talking about. As an Asian-American in her 20s, she is excited to explore more of the human experience as she herself journeys through life. Writing, rock climbing 5.12 routes, and playing various instruments have resulted in the formation of many calluses on her hands over the years. When not engaging in her previously mentioned hobbies, Jelsa can be found at her local library with a stack of at least ten books, naming her various pens, or staring at her dog Waffles for inspiration.
