Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Can't Wait Wednesday!


Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week I can't wait for:
Screen Queens
Lori Goldstein
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Publisher: Razorbill
Release Date: June 11, 2019
Goodreads
The Bold Type meets The Social Network when three girls vying for prestigious summer internships through a startup incubator program uncover the truth about what it means to succeed in the male-dominated world of tech.

This summer Silicon Valley is a girls' club.

Three thousand applicants. An acceptance rate of two percent. A dream internship for the winning team. ValleyStart is the most prestigious high school tech incubator competition in the country. Lucy Katz, Maddie Li, and Delia Meyer have secured their spots. And they've come to win.

Meet the Screen Queens.

Lucy Katz was born and raised in Palo Alto, so tech, well, it runs in her blood. A social butterfly and CEO in-the-making, Lucy is ready to win and party.

East Coast designer, Maddie Li left her home and small business behind for a summer at ValleyStart. Maddie thinks she's only there to bolster her graphic design portfolio, not to make friends.

Delia Meyer taught herself how to code on a hand-me-down computer in her tiny Midwestern town. Now, it's time for the big leagues--ValleyStart--but super shy Delia isn't sure if she can hack it (pun intended).

When the competition kicks off, Lucy, Maddie, and Delia realize just how challenging the next five weeks will be. As if there wasn't enough pressure already, the girls learn that they would be the only all-female team to win ever. Add in one first love, a two-faced mentor, and an ex-boyfriend turned nemesis and things get...complicated.

Filled with humor, heart, and a whole lot of girl power, Screen Queens is perfect for fans of Morgan Matson, Jenny Han, and The Bold Type.
Why I want to read this book

This one has GIRL POWER all over it, and I say:


I went to engineering school from 1990 to 1994. What I am essentially saying, is that I went to school with a lot of males. Therefore, stories like this, showcasing strong and driven females determined to outside their male counterparts is a draw for me. Also, all the references make me think I will be enjoying a fantastic female friendship develop as the young women set out to win this competition. Again, I am always down for that. Sounds like all the right elements are combined to produce a hit for me.

Risking It All
S.M. Koz
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Publisher: Swoon Reads
Release Date: June 18, 2019
Goodreads
Paige knows exactly what she wants—to graduate from Wallingford Academy and become a pilot in the US Air Force. She’s inherited her father’s no-nonsense attitude and whip-smart intelligence, all of which have made her the perfect Wallingford cadet.

Logan has spent the last five years doing as little as possible. Once a star basketball player and one of the most popular boys at school, he now spends his days playing video games. When a friend borrows his car and commits a crime, Logan takes the fall and ends up at Wallingford as part of his court order.

When Paige is asked to mentor Logan, it’s the perfect opportunity to prove her leadership skills—but she doesn't account for the feelings that start to develop or the baggage from Logan's past which could threaten her future.
Why I want to read this book

I initially added this book to my TBR, because I had enjoyed the author's last book so much. Upon closer inspection, we have another fierce female lead trying to blaze her own path in a male dominated field. Obviously, a lot of the same things I liked about the last book apply here, BUT this one sounds like it will have a little romance, which we all know, is my catnip.

What are you waiting on?
Let us know in the comments!

40 comments:

  1. The books both sound like they have a lot of potential to be amazing- I hope you love them when you get around to them! On a sidenote, I didn't know you went to engineering school, Sam! That's so cool <33

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    1. Yep. My undergraduate degree is in Chemical Engineering and I was in school 90 - 94, then I did IT for a while. I just got approved for one of these books, so I hope our feelings about their greatness is legit.

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  2. Interesting choices, can't wait to see how they turn out!

    Lotte | www.lottelauv.blogspot.co.uk

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  3. Risking It All sounds really interesting! It's right up my alley!

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    1. I just got a copy the other day, and I am hoping Koz wins my heart again.

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  4. I love love love the sound of Screen Queen .

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    1. The premise had my foaming at the mouth. I am rooting for the girls, and I haven't even met them.

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  5. I just picked up Screen Queens, I hope it's fabulous!

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    1. I will be keeping an eye out for your thoughts on it.

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  6. Risking It All sounds fab. Love the cover, too.

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    1. Between the synopsis and the cover, it reads very "me".

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  7. Cute picks! Not my kind of read but I hope you enjoy them both!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  8. Both of them sound fun and I love the covers.

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    1. I lean towards the fun, and you know I am all about the covers

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  9. I love The Bold Type, so Screen Queens really appeals to me!

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    1. I am always there for a good female-centric story, so I am all over this one.

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  10. Girl Power! I love that both stories feature girls with intelligence, ambition, and hard work. Positive female images are so important! Awesome picks Sam!

    Lindy@ A Bookish Escape

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    1. I may not scream it all the time, but I am all for females breaking down walls and being depicted in the best way, because there are a ton of amazing women out there.

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  11. Screen Queens is one that I'm really excited about too.

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  12. Girl Power. These both look fun. Great finds Sam!

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  13. I am loving the female characters in your picks this week sam! And in two diverse and unexpected industries too!

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    1. It's great to see books like this being written.

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  14. I hadn't heard of Screen Queens before but that blurb is great. Seems like a fun read, and yes to girl power.

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  15. I am super excited for both of these too. Thanks for sharing!
    Krystianna @ Wanderlust Adventurist and Downright Dystopian

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    1. I know I will be reading Risking It, because I just got an approval the other day, but I hope one of us reads Screen Queens

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  16. I love girl power books! Have you read To Best the Boys Sam? Because I bet you'd love it!

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    1. I know of the book, but I rarely read outside of contemporary.

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  17. I've seen Scream Queens about and the cover alone makes me want to read but now I've read what it's about I'm making grabby hands at my screen. I need it. Definitely not a want, totally a need.

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    1. I was already rejected for that book, but I still hope to read it someday.

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  18. Screen Queens looks awesome! Girl Power!
    Genesis @ Whispering Chapters

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  19. I have recently seen Screen Queens around and thinking I want to get this one myself. I love girl power books. Great picks!

    Mary

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    1. I am all about letting females have the focus and winning at everything

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  20. Oh my goodness just the title for Screen Queens had me smiling. I think I would love it as well and I didn't even know about it until now! Thanks for introducing it to me and I hope you can get your hands on both of these x

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    1. Glad my pouring over the publisher catalogs resulted in something besides my book envy. =)

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