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Waiting On Wednesday - The Mockingbirds

The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney
Published by Little Brown Books on 2nd November






Some schools have honor codes. Others have handbooks. Themis Academy has the Mockingbirds. Themis Academy is a quiet boarding school with an exceptional student body that the administration trusts to always behave the honorable way--the Themis Way. So when Alex is date raped during her junior year, she has two options: stay silent and hope someone helps her, or enlist the Mockingbirds--a secret society of students dedicated to righting the wrongs of their fellow peers. In this honest, page-turning account of a teen girl's struggle to stand up for herself, debut author Daisy Whitney reminds readers that if you love something or someone--especially yourself--you fight for it.

I can't wait for this book - it sounds awesome. I love a good boarding school story and a good debut novel. Hopefully this sound tick all those boxes for me.

Comments

Belinda said…
I've seen this before and again, the blurb sounds so interesting. Can't wait for a chance to read it. Thanks for sharing a great WOW. Happy reading!!

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June G said…
I read the ARC and it's really not a boarding school novel in the way I believe you mean, but it's a very good read. The rape description is a bit graphic, but it's not gratuitous.

The author was actually date raped herself, so I imagine much was based on her own experience. Definitely a book for girls to read...and become aware of the dangers that lurk! Good choice.
Jan von Harz said…
Got this one pre-order so I am ancious about its release too.
Aleksandra said…
Great pick! Lots of people are waiting for this one!
Unknown said…
Looks like an interesting book! Will have to keep my eyes open for this one!
This does sound like a unique story twist on boarding school behavior...hope you enjoy it.

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http://chasingstardust.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/waiting-on-wednesday-oct-13/
Heather said…
Eeep, student vigilantes... I can see this going horribly wrong!!!

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Anonymous said…
Oh I have heard such good things about this book. It's definitely on my to-read list!
Straylights said…
OHh this sounds pretty good. Damn boarding schools! Hope you enjoy this when it comes out!


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Sarah said…
I am excited for this too. I actually got on a list for a book tour for it.. it should be coming soon. :)
prophecygirl said…
I can't wait for this one either. Sounds amazing!
Amber said…
I've been reading some really positive reviews on this one and am looking forward to it too! Great pick!

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I can't wait for this one either! I've heard such good things about it! :) Great pick this week!

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I enjoyed this one and I hope you do as well!!=)
Jude said…
Ooh, I love the sound of this. Great pick.

This is what I'm waiting on this week.