Welcome to this week’s edition of Wishlist Wednesday! Today I am featuring Rules We’re Meant to Break by Natalie Williamson. I love a great YA contemporary with a family theme and this one sounds fantastic.
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about and have yet to read. It is a spin-off of the original meme, Waiting on Wednesday that was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine.
THIS WEEK’S BOOK: Rules We’re Meant to Break
Title: Rules We're Meant to BreakAuthor: Natalie Williamson
Publisher: Swoon Reads
Publication Date: June 11, 2019
Honest and full of heart, this clever contemporary romance debut deftly combines utterly relatable family drama with all the sweetness and uncertainy that comes with falling in love.
Rule #1: Don't get attached.
Amber lives by strict rules to survive her mother’s love life: Always keep your eyes on the horizon and never get close to anyone connected to Mom's boyfriends.
But after they move in with Kevin, the latest of her mom's “soul mates,” the rules become increasingly difficult to follow. Kevin’s daughter, Cammie, keeps acting like Amber’s friend, even though she’s definitely not. And Jordan—star basketball player, hottest boy in school, and Cammie's best friend—keeps showing up at the most inconvenient moments.
Amber has reasons for every one of her rules, and following them is the only way to protect her heart when her mom inevitably moves on. But as she spends more time with Kevin, his daughter, and especially Jordan, she starts to wonder if the rules might be worth breaking this time.
Thoughts
I am interested in finding out how the family dynamic plays out in this story. It definitely seems to be set up for lots of drama. The contemporary fan in me is excited to find out more!
About Natalie Williamson
Natalie Williamson is an HR person by day and a YA writer by night and nap time. She referenced Harry Potter in her first ever full time job interview, which tells you almost all the things you need to know about her. Other important things to know include: she loves her husband, daughter, dogs, and cat; she has a serious dessert problem; and she frequently Wikipedias movies and TV shows to find out if they have happy endings. RULES WE'RE MEANT TO BREAK is her debut novel.
This one sounds super cute and sweet! I cannot wait to check it out as well
Alexis R recently posted…I Can’t Wait for (1)
I agree! I hope that we both love it! 🙂
I don’t easily pick up this genre but I have to admit it does sound like a great read. The synopsis definitely pulled me in! And the cover too! 😀
Right?! I love the cover, too! 🙂
I was caught right away by the title, fun cover and opening line!
Laura Thomas recently posted…The Body In The Wetlands by Judi Lynn ~ My Cozy Review
Same, Laura! I can’t wait! 🙂
Oooh this seems just a fantastic one. I can see her falling LOL
Ha! I have high hopes for it! 🙂
This sounds really good! I’ll have to check it out.
My WoW
I hope that you enjoy it! 🙂
I haven’t heard of this book but it really sounds good! Thanks for sharing it! :
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Its one that I just recently discovered myself! 🙂
This sounds like a lot of fun, and a debut novel as well. I hope it’s awesome!
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There are some really great debuts this year! 🙂
I haven’t heard about this one before but it definitely sounds like it will have an interesting family dynamic! I hope you enjoy this one when it comes out!
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I think so, too! 🙂
I am all about reading this one too. Honestly, I will read all contemporaries from Swoon, because they are usually great for me.
I agree completely with your response! Swoon is a real go-to pub for me, too! 🙂
This sounds so good. I always love books that focus on family and I’m curious about what her other rules are. Great pick!
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Me too! Should be a fun story! 🙂
Awesome Post. I enjoy looking at the Wishlist Wednesday to see whats there.
Thanks, Judy! 🙂
This book resonates with me, and i look forward to reading it. Something about this just gets my attention
Its getting closer and I keep seeing this book pop up and the more I do, the more I want to read it. These are the days I miss my blog, and the ARC game. But the ARC game and the blog game, it is too much for me now. I can’t take time anymore. But STILL!
Interesting, this reminds me of an anime for some reason,. ha! good read