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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Waiting On Wednesday - Dumplin' by Julie Murphy


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 Winterhaven Books!

This is a feature created by Jill at Breaking The Spine where we share some books we are anxiously awaiting.

This week's pick...




by Julie Murphy

Expected publication: September 15th 2015 by Balzer + Bray


Self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson (dubbed “Dumplin’” by her former beauty queen mom) has always been at home in her own skin. Her thoughts on having the ultimate bikini body? Put a bikini on your body. With her all-American beauty best friend, Ellen, by her side, things have always worked . . . until Will takes a job at Harpy’s, the local fast-food joint. There she meets Private School Bo, a hot former jock. Will isn’t surprised to find herself attracted to Bo. But she is surprised when he seems to like her back. Instead of finding new heights of self-assurance in her relationship with Bo, Will starts to doubt herself. So she sets out to take back her confidence by doing the most horrifying thing she can imagine: entering the Miss Clover City beauty pageant—along with several other unlikely candidates—to show the world that she deserves to be up there as much as any twiggy girl does. Along the way, she’ll shock the hell out of Clover City—and maybe herself most of all. With starry Texas nights, red candy suckers, Dolly Parton songs, and a wildly unforgettable heroine— Dumplin’ is guaranteed to steal your heart. 



I love the fact that, according to the synopsis, the main character seems to be someone who is okay with her body and comfortable with herself and the way she looks. Only that would make me want to read this one! And when you add the fact that the synopsis makes a reference to "a hot former jock"... I AM SOLD! Plus, the cover is just fabulous - the 'go big or go home' tagline works!

 What are you waiting on?


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9 comments:

  1. AlysiaFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    What a great synopsis. This is going on my TBR list for sure. I saw the cover somewhere else but this is the first time reading what the book is about and I agree with you on why I like the book already.

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    1. MilkaFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:39 AM

      The cover is super great and definitely just add to my desire to read this book. Can't wait to see how this turns out! :)
      Thanks for stopping by Alysia!

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  2. MilkaFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:37 AM

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  3. CraftyOtakuReaderFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    This sounds like a great book! I hope you like it!
    My WoW: http://onceuntold.blogspot.com/2015/02/waiting-on-wednesday-3-manwhore.html

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    1. MilkaFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:46 PM

      I really hope so too! Thanks gor stopping by! :)

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  4. Kim GriffinFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Dumplin sounds like a great heroine. I love that she isn't ashamed of her body and accepts herself as she is. That's so refreshing! I'm adding this one to my TBR list. Great pick! Thanks! My WOW.

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    1. MilkaFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:48 PM

      Yeah, I love the fact that this seems to be about a character who does not have to change the way she looks in order to be happy.

      Thanks for stopping by Kimberly :)

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  5. KrystiannaFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    I can't wait for this one either! I loved Side Effects May Vary by the same author and I'm excited to read more by her.
    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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    1. MilkaFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:50 PM

      I unfortunately haven't had the chance to read Side Effects May Vary yet, but I am really hoping I have a chance to pick it up before this one is published.

      Thanks for stopping by Krystianna :)

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