Runny away sucked. Here I was, standing in the exact place I'd daydreamed about in math class so many times, right in front of the departures board at the Minneapolis airport, and every detail was just like I'd pictured. I was wearing my travel outfit - black leggings, ballet flats, and an oversize cream sweater that swallowed my hands and made my neck look even longer and skinnier than usual. I had my beautiful leather suitcase and enough money in my purse to fly anyplace I'd ever imagined I could go anywhere. Do anything. So why did I feel so trapped?
Everything You Want Me To Be by Mindy Mejia
Del - The dead girl lay face up in a corner of the abandoned Erickson barn, half floating in the lake water that flooded the lowest pair of the sinking floor.... "Must be Hattie." That from Jake, my chief deputy.
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Lovely beginning!
I'm hearing a lot about this book all over the place. I have it on audio and will be listening to it before too long. Enjoy!
That opening really drew me in. I'm curious about the character and would keep reading to find out where she goes and what happens to her. After reading your Teaser, I'm hoping she isn't the dead girl in the barn!
My Tuesday post features THE SEA BETWEEN.
After that first paragraph I'm eager to know what happens next. Combined with the teaser, I'm now wondering if this is the dead girl. Guess I'll just have to read it to find out. Thanks Nise, for turning me onto a good book.
Sounds like an interesting one!
Yes, yes, yes, keep reading. I want my book club to read this one so badly. If they don't choose it, maybe my library hold will come through for me.
Oh yes, want to read this one. ope you are enjoying it.
sounds good. I'm sure you are already finished.
Wow, I sense a major "but" coming on there. She wants to run away, but... whatever is holding her back. I never heard of this before and it sounds good to me. I would like to keep reading it!
Poor Hattie. Not what she was hoping for, I'm sure. I would keep reading. Sounds like something I would like.
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