Being Sloane Jacobs by Lauren Morrill
To be published: January 7, 2014 by Delacorte
Meet Sloane Emily Jacobs: a seriously stressed-out figure-skater from Washington, D.C., who choked during junior nationals and isn’t sure she’s ready for a comeback. What she does know is that she’d give anything to escape the mass of misery that is her life.
Now meet Sloane Devon Jacobs, a spunky ice hockey player from Philly who’s been suspended from her team for too many aggressive hip checks. Her punishment? Hockey camp, now, when she’s playing the worst she’s ever played. If she messes up? Her life will be over.
When the two Sloanes meet by chance in Montreal and decide to trade places for the summer, each girl thinks she’s the lucky one: no strangers to judge or laugh at Sloane Emily, no scouts expecting Sloane Devon to be a hero. But it didn’t occur to Sloane E. that while avoiding sequins and axels she might meet a hockey hottie—and Sloane D. never expected to run into a familiar (and very good-looking) face from home. It’s not long before the Sloanes discover that convincing people you’re someone else might be more difficult than being yourself. [goodreads]
This book sounds like Parent Trap meets modern day YA. I love it! Lauren Morrill entertained me with her debut novel, Meant to Be, so I have a feeling she'll do the same with this one as well. What a fun idea for a story!
P.S. I adore her covers, so so much!
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I loved Meant to Be, so I will definitely be reading this one. Great pick! ~Pam
ReplyDeleteI know I'm in the minority in this one, but I wasn't the biggest fan of Meant To Be. I absolutely loved the concept but felt that the execution left a little something to be desired. I particularly hated the nickname 'Book Licker' - It just set my teeth on edge for whatever reason.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I will say that Morrill consistently comes up with concepts that I desperately want to read in theory, and this one is no exception. As you said, it reminds me a little of The Parent Trap, which I absolutely loved growing up. Plus, one of the love interests is a hockey player! As a Canadian I'm genetically programmed to find that attractive ;) I'll likely take a chance on this one despite my less than impressive history with Morrill's work. Great choice, Ginger!
*bounces* I cannot wait for this. Morrill's books are so fun and entertaining and sweet. I'm so excited for this one, too. Hockey. Philly. DC. Parent Trap. Gimme. : )
ReplyDeleteI am super excited for this one as well. And that cover! Totally adorbs:)
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Meant to Be was so cute! And I think this one sounds adorable as well. She does have wonderful covers!
ReplyDeleteACK! I'm so excited about this one too! Super cute covers and fun stories are what I'm coming to expect from this gal.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for thissss! It sounds so good, I LOVED Meant to Be, and that cover has the most gorgeous colors! ♥
ReplyDeleteI love her covers, too!! I also love there is a female hockey player -- not something you see very often in YA!
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ReplyDeleteI didn't really enjoy Meant To Be, but I still have this one on my tbr.
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I had this on my WoW a couple weeks ago. I'm super excited for Being Sloane Jacobs. The cover is so pretty and Lauren writes some amazing lines that are just utter perfection.
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