On My Wishlist (62)

Back from hiatus! In On My Wishlist I spotlight books that I'm really looking forward to. I know there's a meme Waiting on Wednesday and there even are others, but I'm going to rebel and do it how I want it (hehe). I'll feature the synopsis as posted on Goodreads and put a linkie to the Goodreads page of the book. This week: Faking Normal by Courtney C. Stevens.

Faking Normal by Courtney C. Stevens
Expected publication date: February 25th, 2014

Synopsis
Alexi Littrell hasn't told anyone what happened to her over the summer. Ashamed and embarrassed, she hides in her closet and compulsively scratches the back of her neck, trying to make the outside hurt more than the inside does.

When Bodee Lennox, the quiet and awkward boy next door, comes to live with the Littrells, Alexi discovers an unlikely friend in "the Kool-Aid Kid," who has secrets of his own. As they lean on each other for support, Alexi gives him the strength to deal with his past, and Bodee helps her find the courage to finally face the truth.

Goodreads page

This sounds like a contemporary along the lines of the books of Kody Keplinger, A.S. King and Courtney Summers' contemporary books. One that deals with issues and not afraid to show it off. No sugar coating. I love that. Ever since I first came across this one, I've wanted to read it and I'm very much looking forward to the moment I finally have this in my hands so I can start flipping the pages. Definitely one of my most anticipated debuts for 2014!