Today, I'll be showcasing Save the Date by Morgan Maston!
Father of the Bride meets Sixteen Candles in the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson.
Charlie Grant’s older sister is getting married this weekend at their family home, and Charlie can’t wait—for the first time in years, all four of her older siblings will be under one roof. Charlie is desperate for one last perfect weekend, before the house is sold and everything changes. The house will be filled with jokes and games and laughs again. Making decisions about things like what college to attend and reuniting with longstanding crush Jesse Foster—all that can wait. She wants to focus on making the weekend perfect.
The only problem? The weekend is shaping up to be an absolute disaster.
There’s the unexpected dog with a penchant for howling, house alarm that won’t stop going off, and a papergirl with a grudge.
There are the relatives who aren’t speaking, the (awful) girl her favorite brother brought home unannounced, and a missing tuxedo.
Not to mention the neighbor who seems to be bent on sabotage and a storm that is bent on drenching everything. The justice of the peace is missing. The band will only play covers. The guests are all crazy. And the wedding planner’s nephew is unexpectedly, distractingly…cute.
Over the course of three ridiculously chaotic days, Charlie will learn more than she ever expected about the family she thought she knew by heart. And she’ll realize that sometimes, trying to keep everything like it was in the past means missing out on the future.
Why I'm Waiting
Let's take a look at Morgan Matson's books that I've read: Amy and Roger's Epic Detour, Since You've Been Gone, and The Unexpected Everything. I've given all three of those books five stars. I see a trend, and I'm wouldn't be surprised if Save the Date would be another five star read. Though I'm not *thrilled* with the whole wedding plot, there's a very good chance that I'll enjoy myself while reading this!
Are you looking forward to Save the Date? What's your favorite Matson book?
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Happy Reading!
Genni @ Ready, Set, Read!
Nice pick! See her books around a lot! Hope you will love it once you read it!
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Thanks Jessica! She's super popular, and she has yet to disappoint!
DeleteThis seems such a cute contemporary. The Unexpected Everything has been on my bookshelf for a while now. Maybe I should pick up very soon since I keep hearing wonderful things about Morgan Matson's novels.
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Tânia @MyLovelySecret
Ooh I hope you do Tania! I think The Unexpected Everything is my favorite of hers, but I haven't read Second Chance Summer and that sounds amazing.
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The wedding setting would not normally be my go-to setting either, but the part of the blurb that says "part Sixteen Candles and part Father of the Bride" caught my eye quickly!
ReplyDeleteThat little blurb didn't sell me! I guess it has to deal with the fact that I've seen neither! One day! XD
DeleteI love Matson and this blurb mentions Sixteen Candles, which essentially defined my teen years, and of course I was to read it.
ReplyDeleteGreat! I can't wait to hear your thoughts! I've been wanting to read Sixteen Candles for a while now! I just checked my university library, and they have a copy of it, so I might check it out soon. :)
DeleteOoooo, I just saw this book's cover reveal! I've not read a Matson book but I've heard really great things about her stories. I hope you enjoy this book when you get the chance to read it!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week, Genni. =)
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
I saw the reveal and it was the deciding factor of choosing it! Even though I don't like the setting that much, I do love the cover. <3
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I haven't read any of the author's books but they sound like so much fun!!
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They are such a blast! Let me know if you're reading her anytime soon!
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