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Cant’ Wait Wednesday- Like Home


 


Hi! Can't-Wait Wednesday is hosted by Tressa @wishfulendings. This meme is an off-shoot of Waiting on Wednesday which was hosted by Jill@breakingthespine. The purpose of this meme is to feature a book, usually unpublished, that we can't wait to read. This week I'm featuring Like Home by Lousia Onomé. All information comes from Goodreads. 
  


Title: Like Home

Author: Louisa Onomé

Genre: YA, Contemporary

Expected Publication: February 23rd, 2021

Add to Goodreads:  Here

 

Goodreads Summary

 

Fans of Netflix's On My Block, In the Heights, and readers of Elizabeth Acevedo and Ibi Zoboi will love this debut novel about a girl whose life is turned upside down after one local act of vandalism throws her relationships and even her neighborhood into turmoil.

 

Chinelo, or Nelo as her best friend Kate calls her, is all about her neighborhood Ginger East. She loves its chill vibe, ride-or-die sense of community, and her memories of growing up there. Ginger East isn't what it used to be, though. After a deadly incident at the local arcade, all her closest friends moved away, except for Kate. But as long as they have each other, Nelo's good.

 

Only, Kate's parents' corner store is vandalized, leaving Nelo shaken to her core. The police and the media are quick to point fingers, and soon more of the outside world descends on Ginger East with promises to "fix" it. Suddenly, Nelo finds herself in the middle of a drama unfolding on a national scale.

 

Worse yet, Kate is acting strange. She's pushing Nelo away at the exact moment they need each other most. Nelo's entire world is morphing into something she hates, and she must figure out how to get things back on track or risk losing everything⁠—and everyone⁠—she loves.

 

Why: 

First of all how cute is that cover?! I just love it. Well, In The Heights was mentioned in the blurb. I love that musical, and particularly lately, I’ve been really loving that musical. I think I would enjoy Elizabeth Acevedo and Ibi Zoboi based on past reviews. Anyway, this looks like a timely novel and one that will make me feel all the feelings and emotions. I grew up and still live in a community similar to this one, so it will have many homey vibes, and nostalgia I can’t wait! 



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  1. Lisa MandinaFebruary 17, 2021 at 9:53 AM

    This one is on my list as well! Great pick!
    Lisa Loves Literature

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  2. GregFebruary 17, 2021 at 10:36 AM

    I love that cover too, and the community sounds fabulous. I want to read this one now also! :)

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  3. Stephanie @ BookfeverFebruary 17, 2021 at 10:47 AM

    The cover is looking pretty cute! 🥰

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  4. Laura February 17, 2021 at 12:29 PM

    I like the cover. It seems perfect for the book. Hope you enjoy it when you get it!

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  5. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseFebruary 18, 2021 at 12:21 PM

    I love that we are getting more contemporary books that emphasize community. Great choice for this week!

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  6. Literary FelineFebruary 18, 2021 at 3:02 PM

    Like Home really appeals to me too--and it sounds very timely. I love that cover. I hope you enjoy it when you read it!

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  7. Suzanne @ The Bookish LibraFebruary 21, 2021 at 1:51 PM

    This sounds like a great read. I'm really loving that cover too.

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