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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Giveaway & Promo: Antipodes by Michele Bacon


Antipodes
by Michele Bacon
Publisher: Sky Pony Press
Release Date: April 3, 2018
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Synopsis:
When Erin Cerise steps off her plane in Christchurch, New Zealand, she is focused intently on her mission: do something unique that will erase the mess she made of her life on her 17th birthday. She’s already lost her swim team captainship, her boy-friend Ben, and her reputation. Her mother is certain studying abroad will regain Erin’s chances of a good future. Once Erin sees her uninspiring host family and city, though, she’s not so sure.

Before Christchurch, Erin wasn’t always intense and focused. Years ago, a mission sounded like a fun adventure, and the only ivy she cared about was the stuff grow-ing around her grandparents’ back porch at their peaceful Upper Peninsula home. When had her priorities gone upside down?

Now Erin balks at NZ’s itchy school uniforms, cold houses, and her hosts’ utter ina-bility to pronounce her name correctly. Christchurch does boast amazing rock climb-ing, gorgeous scenery, and at least one guy who could make her forget Ben if she lets him. With months ahead of her, Erin slowly begins to draw on the years behind her, one step back into her memories at a time. As she rebuilds her life from the other side of the world, she finds that when life turns your world upside down and you’re far from home, every way you move takes you closer to where you came from.


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About the Author
Michele Bacon writes novel-length fiction for young adults and older adults. When she’s not writing, she’s skiing, playing tabletop games, traveling, or dreaming of travel. She lived in Christchurch, New Zealand for over a year, and is eager to re-turn. Today, Michele lives in Seattle with her partner and three children. She is also the author of Life Before.
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19 comments:

  1. It sounds like there's a lot of angst in this book.

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  2. Sounds like a great YA book that helps put things in perspective.

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  3. ANTIPODES is a new vocab word for me - thanx for making me Google it ;)

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  4. Great post, I will be doing an excerpt post for this book on the 27 as well, thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.

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    1. Thanks. I look forward to seeing your excerpt.

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  5. I find stories when you are far from home very emotional :( maybe my immigrant heart can always relate

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    1. I think this one will be a good read. I look forward to reading it soon.

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  6. I like this cover. It really makes me want to look a little closer at this book.

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    1. That's what drew my attention to this book as well. It's really pretty.

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  7. Interesting premise with a great way to learn a bit about New Zealand.

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  8. Student exchange! Sounds like a great premise. Love that its set in NZ.

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    1. Me too. It's something different and I think that's what makes it interesting.

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    1. Thanks, I think it's going to be a good read.

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