Through the awesomeness that is Twitter I learned about Sophie & Carter, as well as their Author, Chelsea Fine. With this novel, I’ve now been turned into a huge fan of Chelsea’s as well as making a new friend! Check out the blurb and the super cute cover! Also, learn (at the bottom) how to enter to win a paperback copy of Sophie & Carter!
While other high school seniors are dreaming about their futures, Sophie and Carter are just trying to make it through each day. Carter is overwhelmed by issues at home as he struggles to support his mother. Meanwhile, next door neighbour Sophie is left to care for her three younger siblings in place of their absent and troubled mother. All that holds these two best friends together is each other, and knowing that each night they'll sit together on Sophie's front porch swing and escape from reality, if just for awhile. But as their relationship reaches a turning point and high school graduation nears, will their friendship become something more?--Quoted from Goodreads
Is it selfish to say that I want more? More Sophie & Carter. More Chelsea Fine, more love, more tears and more “littles”? I loved this books guts and couldn’t put it down, literally! Did I mention that I’m sad because it’s over?
Sophie & Carter is a passionate story of discovering love and rising above the shattered families that are barely holding together. This is truly a page turner, a tiny pocket sized morsel of greatness.
Chelsea Fine was able to create wonderfully real characters challenged with real life problems.
Sophie, who should be worrying about curfews, colleges and boyfriends, is forced to play every role a mother should, but what her own mother isn’t doing. She’s taking care of bills, food, homework, but most of all taking care of the family her mother has chosen to leave behind.
Carter, a teenager who’s grown up with domestic violence struggles to keep himself whole, and his mother. Having nearly been broken more times than he can count—his one saving grace is the girl next door.
Together the two of them struggle to stay afloat as the tides rush in threatening to take away their courage, their strength and their will but they find solace in each other. Having seen the inside of each other’s broken homes, Sophie and Carter know what’s real and what isn’t, and through this tear-jerking journey, they also realize the love they have for each other.
It’s a moving story, with a happy ending—Keep the Kleenex and chocolate nearby!
Chelsea and her publisher Acacia Publishing have graciously supplied me with one paperback copy of Sophie & Carter to give away! All you have to do is leave a comment for your chance to win. But, if one entry just isn’t enough, you can use Mr. Rafflecopter’s suggestions to gain even more entries.
This contest is open to the world and will run until Monday, with the winner announced on Tuesday!
This contest is open to the world and will run until Monday, with the winner announced on Tuesday!
24 November 2011 at 06:37
I want the book!! :D
24 November 2011 at 07:38
I don't know if this is up my alley, but I have a girl in mind who would love it! I met Chelsea through Twitter as well. She is pretty freakin' awesome.
24 November 2011 at 11:54
This sounds like a deeply moving book that I would enjoy!
24 November 2011 at 16:55
Another great review, Avery. I know a few people that book would be perfect for! Prepare for more entries!
24 November 2011 at 21:09
Here is me leaving a comment. :)
25 November 2011 at 04:54
Me, me, me *Jump up and down with my hands up* :-) yeah I get a little bit excited about contests for great books :-)
25 November 2011 at 08:55
I love the realistic themes in this YA! Sounds like a wonderful read for any age.
25 November 2011 at 09:29
Sounds like I can cross a name off my xmas list. Steve, thanks for posting a link on your blog. If I win, I'll tell you how the book ends :)
25 November 2011 at 09:33
Really good interview btw. I like that you kept it fun.
25 November 2011 at 10:59
Yay! :) I'm so excited to be part of this!! :)
25 November 2011 at 11:15
Wow guys thanks for stoping by and leaving a comment! Don't forget to spread the word :) The contest is open until Monday!
25 November 2011 at 14:43
This book looks really sweet. I <3 YA. Added it to my Goodreads TBR.
25 November 2011 at 17:14
Hi, Avery, found your blog via Steven Whibley. Love your blog, and the book looks great!
25 November 2011 at 19:16
Cute excerpt....thanks for warning me that I'll need Kleenex!;-)
28 November 2011 at 12:54
Awww! I love when I love a book's guts! This sounds AWESOME.
30 November 2011 at 13:49
Thanks to all who came, read the review and entered to win!!! Look out, there are many more giveaways in this blogs future :)