Like Moonlight at Low Tide by Nicole Quigley

When Melissa moves back to her hometown on Anna Maria Island, Florida, her only hope is that the bullies who teased her for being ugly will have forgotten her. And while a few people remember, most don’t care. Melissa isn’t the same little girl and people notice, including the most popular guy in the school, the guy she used to have a huge crush on. Just when Melissa thinks she’s getting everything she always wanted, things start to go way wrong.

Here’s a book that sucked me in. I liked Melissa right away. She was authentic and engaging. The story begins with the foreshadowing of a suicide, then moves along at a quick pace, leaving the reader wondering which boy died. The characters were amazing. The story deals with topics such as a dysfunctional mother, alcohol, drug abuse, bullying, and suicide. This is a story filled with heartache, passion, and hope. I’m looking forward to more books by this author. 

Age Range: 12 and up
Genre: contemporary
Part of a Series: no
Pages: 246
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Released: 2012
     

I liked this book so much, I’m giving away a copy. Enter on the Rafflecopter form below. Giveaway ends January 28, 2013. 

 

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8 Responses to “Like Moonlight at Low Tide by Nicole Quigley”

1. Rachel says:

   January 10, 2013 at 9:19 am

   This book sounds so great and I think a lot of teens will be able to identify with it from what I’ve read its about. Will have to look into getting this book. Thanks for the review and giveaway.

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   • Rachel says:

     January 13, 2013 at 7:04 pm

     Oops. Sorry Jill. Don’t ask me how it happened but I think I accidentally entered the giveaway twice using two different emails. Sorry and I can’t seem to un-enter myself. Please discredit the “bookwormreading” one if its there.

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     • Jill Williamson says:

       January 14, 2013 at 7:16 am

       No prob, Rachel. I’ll delete one.

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       • Rachel says:

         January 16, 2013 at 6:16 pm

         Thanks. I feel so dumb.

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2. Stacy says:

   January 17, 2013 at 7:07 am

   I really appreciate when people recommend books that they have felt impacted by. That is how I found your books, Jill. So thank you.

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3. Rosie W. says:

   January 17, 2013 at 7:14 am

   I LOVED this one! Thanks for giving away a copy, Jill!

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4. Bethany B. says:

   January 17, 2013 at 9:07 am

   Yay! I’d like to read this one. Looks like it could be a thought provoking read.

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5. Maddy says:

   January 21, 2013 at 8:49 am

   Oh my goodness! I am SO EXCITED to read this book! Thank you for the opportunity to win one.

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