Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Can't-Wait Wednesday: Hot Dog Girl & Lizzie Flying Solo


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 
Hot Dog Girl 
Jennifer Dugan
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Publisher: Putnam
Release Date: April 30, 2019
Goodreads
Elouise (Lou) Parker is determined to have the absolute best, most impossibly epic summer of her life. There are just a few things standing in her way:

* She's landed a job at Magic Castle Playland . . . as a giant dancing hot dog.

* Her crush, the dreamy Diving Pirate Nick, already has a girlfriend, who is literally the Princess of the park. But Lou's never liked anyone, guy or otherwise, this much before, and now she wants a chance at her own happily ever after.

* Her best friend, Seeley, the carousel operator, who's always been up for anything, suddenly isn't when it comes to Lou's quest to set her up with the perfect girl or Lou's scheme to get close to Nick.

* And it turns out that this will be their last summer at Magic Castle Playland--ever--unless she can find a way to stop it from closing.

Jennifer Dugan's sparkling debut coming-of-age queer romance stars a princess, a pirate, a hot dog, and a carousel operator who find love--and themselves--in unexpected people and unforgettable places.
Why I want to read this book

Let's not pretend, that I didn't add this book to my TBR without reading the synopsis. The cover says so many things to me, and all of those things are things I love. But, going a little deeper.

  • It's a summertime story, which usually means fun
  • It's set in a theme park
  • There are multiple romantic plots, and you know who loves a good romance (answer: ME!)
  • They have to save the park! 
  • It's about figuring out who you are and what you want

Sounds exactly like my sort of book, and just reading the synopsis made me smile.

Lizzie Flying Solo
Nanci Turner Stevenson
Age/Genre: Middle Grades, Contemporary
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date: April 16, 2019
Goodreads
A lyrical, poignant middle grade novel about embracing change, accepting help from others, and finding a place to call home. Perfect for fans of Raymie Nightingale.

Lizzie St. Claire wants to be invisible. Forced to move out of her home, she and her mom now live in a transitional housing shelter, Good Hope, until they can get back on their feet.

Lizzie just wants to keep her head down at Good Hope and her new school, so she doesn’t have to admit the real reason she and her mom lost everything.

But when Lizzie finds herself at the nearby Birchwood Stables, some new friends—along with the arrival of a frightened pony named Fire—help Lizzie to open up and accept help from those around her, even if it means she’ll have more to lose if things change again.
Why I want to read this book

I have been reading more and more middle grades books, because we are getting so many stupendous entries in this group, and I feel like Lizzie Flying Solo will be yet another amazing middle grades read for me. I like that the author featured a family, who are homeless. This is something that many families experience, and I am always for increasing the visibility of this group. It's about facing change, which is something that is difficult for a lot of people (myself included). It gives me comfort to read about others successfully embracing changes in their lives. And, bonus! There's a pony. I am getting a lot of heartwarming feels from this book, and those are my favorite kind of feels.

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

34 comments:

  1. Yes to Hot Dog Girl! I mean the title and cover alone make me want to read this but sounds good too!

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    1. When I saw the title on a list of 2019 releases, I immediately needed to know more, and when I saw the cover! Forget about it.

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  2. The cover for Hot Dog girl is so fun!! I love it!

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    1. It's too fun! And I must get a copy of this book, because I think the story will match the cover's greatness.

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  3. have not heard of these, the covers for both look super cute :D

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    1. I am known for my cover love, and those definitely caught my eye.

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  4. Hot Dog girl just sounds like such a whimsical book! Definitely adding it. Thanks for sharing! :)

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    1. I am all about the fun and whimsy and feel good, and think this will deliver.

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  5. I'm definitely adding Hot Dog Girl to my TBR! It sounds like such a fun read! <3

    Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬

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    1. Right? And I have been seeing lots and lots of great reviews for it too

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  6. I'm definitely looking forward to Hot Dog Girl as well! I initially added it to my TBR because of the cover, but after reading the synopsis it made me want to read it even more.

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  7. Sam these covers are so cute!!! Really meant for kids or teens. Like graphic novels. Sophie @bewareofthereader

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    1. I like reading across age groups, and since the books are written by adults, the books always have something that I can connect with.

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  8. I've gotta say Hot Dog Girl sounds like such a YOU book. No, not the title (LOL) but that synopsis just screams SAM to me. Hope you'll love it! :)

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  9. Hot Dog Girl sounds like it is going to be a fun, cute read. A dancing hot dog? Got to love that premise.

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    1. Who doesn't love dancing hot dogs? I have been hearing really great things about the book from early reviewers too.

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  10. No!!! You added a book just because of the title and cover? LOL I'm very guilty of that too. Both of these sound fun and I hope you enjoy them.

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    1. I am such a cover-ho, and for the most part, my instincts have served me well.

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  11. Nice picks! Totally new to me ones but as usual, I hope you enjoy these once you get a hold of them!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  12. Hot Dog Girl sounds so fun! Hope you love it!

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    1. It sounds fantastic! I hope I get a chance to read the book.

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  13. I'm pretty sure I would have added Hot Dog Girl to my TBR just for the cover, lol, but the synopsis sounds great too.

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    1. I instantly wanted to read this book even more when I saw the cover on Twitter. I am getting funny and warm feels from this one.

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  14. I haven't heard of either of these, but Hot Dog Girl sounds adorable!

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    1. I am always looking for more adorable in my life too

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  15. Okay Hot Dog Girl sounds really cute, and yes that cover! Just screams summer time. :)

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    1. I love the whole working in the amusement park, while also trying to save the park. If summer job doesn't SCREAM summer, what does?

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  16. The cover of Hot Dog Girl made me smile. Summer books are so much fun! And also, I used to read so many horse books when I was young which is so weird because I don't actually love horses? But I am sure you will enjoy it!

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    1. That cover is the best. It is amusing and fun, but you can tell the MC comes off a little sarcastic, which is someone I could really connect with. I rode a horse once, and it was terrifying.

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  17. I might have to pick up both of these. Great picks!

    Mary

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    1. I am hoping my library gets them, because I can tell I will love them both.

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