Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Can't-Wait Wednesday: Not Now, Not Ever - Lily Anderson

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 Not Now, Not Ever!

Not Now, Not Ever
Lily Anderson
Series: n/s
Release Date: November 21, 2017
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Waited on by: Sam
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The sequel to The Only Thing Worse than Me Is You, inspired by The Importance of Being Earnest.

Elliot Gabaroche is very clear on what she isn't going to do this summer.

1. She isn't going to stay home in Sacramento, where she'd have to sit through her stepmother's sixth community theater production of The Importance of Being Earnest.

2. She isn't going to mock trial camp at UCLA.

3. And she certainly isn't going to the Air Force summer program on her mother's base in Colorado Springs. As cool as it would be to live-action-role-play Ender's Game, Ellie's seen three generations of her family go through USAF boot camp up close, and she knows that it's much less Luke/Yoda/"feel the force," and much more one hundred push-ups on three days of no sleep. And that just isn't appealing, no matter how many Xenomorphs from Alien she'd be able to defeat afterwards.

What she is going to do is pack up her attitude, her favorite Octavia Butler novels, and her Jordans, and go to summer camp. Specifically, a cutthroat academic-decathlon-like competition for a full scholarship to Rayevich College, the only college with a Science Fiction Literature program. And she's going to start over as Ever Lawrence, on her own terms, without the shadow of all her family’s expectations. Because why do what’s expected of you when you can fight other genius nerds to the death for a shot at the dream you’re sure your family will consider a complete waste of time?

This summer's going to be great.

Five reasons I want to read this book
  1. I am a fan of retellings, and I am loving the twist Anderson is putting on Wilde's original play. 
  2. The idea of escaping one's obligations by becoming someone else is quite interesting. I think it will be terribly fun to read. 
  3. The nerd factor! "Cutthroat academic-decathlon" - what's not to love? I ❤️ geek girls
  4. There's romance, and well, I love romance. 
  5. This girl is going for her dreams. She is fighting to pursue something that is frowned upon by her family, but means the world to her. I'm inspired!












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

24 comments:

  1. This sounds like a cute read! Great pick!!

    Here’s my WoW!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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  2. I love a great retelling as well! I haven't read the first book, but the whole concept is so interesting. I am definitely going to add these to my TBR. Thanks so much for sharing them! :)

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    1. I love a great retelling too, and I feel like Anderson will do a good job with this one. I love the angle she has chosen, and with how good the last book is, I have a feeling, I will like this

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  3. I should probably learn a little bit more about The importance of being Ernest before I can appreciate the retelling aspect of this, but even without that, this sounds AWESOME!

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    1. I actually read that play. True story: I am a HUGE Morrissey fan, so when I was a mopey teen, I read Oscar Wilde, because Morrissey liked him.

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  4. I love the sound of this one. I haven't read her debut book yet, but I've heard such great things. And yes to the romance! It sounds so cute!
    I hope you enjoy it when you get around to reading it! :)

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    1. Every time I see someone say, that the romantic part ruined a book, I heart breaks a little. I love it! I need it! I am all about romance.

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  5. I like retellings and this one does sounds like it some great potential too! Great pick.

    Jenea's Book Obsession CWW

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    1. I actually read the original play as a teen, so I am pretty interested to see how Anderson does this.

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  6. I don't know anything about this series but super cute cover!

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    1. I know! The yellow and lettering and the expressions not he faces scream FUN to me.

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  7. I haven't read the first one but I LOVE Wilde, especially this play so I'm excited!

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    1. I think it could be brilliant! And I like the play she chose to retell.

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  8. This does sound like a lot of fun! I can see why you want to read this one--now I do too! Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a great day.

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    1. I love fun books, so since this author did such a good job with the first book, I am hopeful she repeats that feat with this book.

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  9. I haven't heard of this book before. I listened to The Importance of Being Earnest not too long ago and enjoyed it. I am going to think about reading this one. Great pick!

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    1. I read the play eons ago (as a teen), and am really excited about Anderson's take on it. I hope we both love it!

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  10. Have you read The Only Thing Worse Than Me Is You? I just finished it earlier this month and loved it. I have this one preordered because I could not resist.

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    1. I only read a sample, but am going to get it soon, because I loved what I read, and have only heard great things.

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  11. Her favourite Octavia Butler novels?? Science fiction lit camp??? Heck yes, sign me up!

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  12. Oooh, I hadn't heard of this one, but I've always loved The Importance of Being Earnest so this definitely appeals to me. Great pick!

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    1. I am super excited to see how Anderson reinterprets Wilde.

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