Welcome to this week’s edition of Friday Reads! Today I am sharing a few quotes from Love, Heather by Laurie Petrou. This is a book made for fans of ’80s teen films.
Book Beginnings is a book meme hosted by Rose City Reader where participants share quotes (the first sentence, or so) of the book, along with initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires.
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice, and the rules are quite simple: Grab a book, any book, and turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader. Find any non-spoilery sentence(s) and post.
THIS WEEK’S BOOK:
Title: Love, HeatherAuthor: Laurie Petrou
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Publication Date: October 8, 2019
What you see isn't always what you get.
Stevie never meant for things to go this far. When she and Dee--defiant, bold, indestructible Dee--started all this, there was a purpose to their acts of vengeance: to put the bullies of Woepine High School back in their place. And three months ago, Stevie believed they deserved it. Once her best friend turned on her, the rest of the school followed. Stevie was alone and unprotected with a target on her back. Online, it was worse.
It was Dee's idea to get them all back with a few clever pranks, signing each act Love, Heather--an homage to her favorite 80's revenge flick. Despite herself, Stevie can't help getting caught up in the payback, reveling in every minute of suffering. And for a while, it works: it seems the meek have inherited the school.
But when anonymous students begin joining in, punishing perceived slights with increasingly violent ferocity, the line between villain and vigilante begins to blur. As friends turn on each other and the administration scrambles to regain control, it becomes clear: whatever Dee and Stevie started has gained a mind--and teeth--of its own. And when it finally swallows them whole, one will reemerge changed, with a plan for one final, terrifying act of revenge.
BOOK BEGINNING
Lottie and I are in her room, listening to records. She is sitting on the floor with her eyes closed, and I am flopped on her red-and-blue checkered bedspread, looking through the pile of albums.
FRIDAY 56
And then, finally, in the late afternoon, she agrees to come to my house after school, something she’s never done before, but I offered up as a last resort. She looks at me, her face hard, and says, “Yeah. Okay, it’d be good too see where you live.” Something prickles in my mind, but I push it away.
Thoughts
Books that deal with bullying never go out of style. Inspired by the movie, Heathers, this story has me intrigued to see how far this will go. The concept is one that takes a new twist on an old favourite.
About Laurie Petrou
Author, Professor, PhD, drinker of tea.
Most of my adventures take place inside books.
I think books like this are becoming more and more important as it becomes easier to be an anonymous face online. This sounds like a very compelling read. I’ll have to add it to my TBR.
My Friday: Marie @ Pages to Explore
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I agree! The anonymity of the online world is making our world quite different.
OK so this book has just gone straight on my TBR. I love the sound of Love, Heather.
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I felt the exact same way when I first heard of it. I hope that you enjoy it!
Consider me intrigued! I like that it’s inspired by the movie Heathers.
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That was what reeled me in, for sure!
I have an eARC if this one I really need to get to! I think you lit a fire under me! Thank you!!
Yay!! I hope that you love it!
Love, Heather looks interesting. Enjoy your current read!
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Thanks so much!
Oh, this sounds thrilling! Will definitely give it a shot when it comes out.. Thanks for sharing it! 🙂
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I am about halfway through and I can sense things are going to escalate. I hope that you enjoy it!
Sounds very good, I get a single white female vibe from the 56. 🙂 Happy weekend!
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It does have that kind of feel, doesn’t it?!
Inspired by the movie Heathers- that’s interesting! I’m always glad when bullying is addressed too.
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Exactly! I was very intrigued by the Heathers connection.
My first thought was of the movie Heathers. I am glad to see I wasn’t wrong! I do want to read this one. Bullying has gotten so much worse and severe over the years. I worry for my daughter sometimes. I hope you have a great weekend!
Bullying has definitely changed over the years with social media, for sure.
It’s a great topic that’s on trend, and important to discuss, so I am glad when books like this come out.
The first line sounds very much like me as a kid!
Here’s my Friday Post. Happy weekend!
I agree! I am here for any books that tackle bullying. 🙂
I hadn’t seen this one before, but I’m super intrigued by it now. Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great weekend! 🙂
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This one sounds pretty creepy – that teaser sure got the hairs on the back of my neck standing up!
I’ve been horrible about visiting my BBOF buddies — thanks for playing along! I’ve been very busy at work the past several month getting my new law partner on board and all that’s involved changing the name of the firm, redoing our website, all of it. Now that our “rebrand” is finished, I hope to have more time to spend on Rose City Reader!
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This sounds really good, thanks for sharing
Maybe it’s because I’m 71 years old, but I really don’t want to read this book.
I can understand that. Especially if the demographic and the concept doesn’t really fit for you.
Totally sounds like an 80’s movie! 😀
That was my initial feeling as well!
Sounds like an interesting read.
Inspired by Heathers? Now I’m intrigued. 🙂
Lauren @ Always Me
That drew me in as well!
Sounds intriguing. Thanks for sharing. Hope you had a great weekend
Thank you!
All sound very good, I like quotes.
This read sounds very intriguing. Thanks for sharing.