When You Get the Chance
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A bighearted novel about falling in love, making a mess, and learning to let go, from Emma Lord, the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon YA Book Club pick You Have a Match.
**An Indie Next Pick**
Nothing will get in the way of Millie Price's dream of becoming a Broadway star. Not her lovable but super introverted dad, who raised Millie alone since she was a baby. Not her drama club rival, Oliver, who is the very definition of Simmering Romantic Tension. And not her "Millie Moods," the feelings of intense emotion that threaten to overwhelm. Millie needs an ally. And when an accidentally left-open browser brings Millie to her dad's embarrassingly moody LiveJournal from 2003, Millie knows just what to do-find her mom.
But how can you find a new part of your life and expect it to fit into your old one without leaving any marks? And why is it that when you go looking for the past, it somehow keeps bringing you back to what you've had all along?
PRAISE FOR EMMA LORD:
"Brimming with energy, rapid-fire banter, and affectionate theater references, this memorable Mamma Mia! retelling...thoughtfully pays homage while skillfully modernizing it for today's readers." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Chock-full of musical theater references and humor, the novel includes high-stakes emotional drama that is balanced by supportive friendships and strong, deep family connections...An entertaining personal journey with plot twists galore." - Kirkus Reviews
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**Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the advanced copy for review. All opinions are my own. Do you like Mama Mia? Then you'll love this retelling. ( I was 75% through the book before I made the connection even though they bring up Mama Mia every chapter! LOL) Millie Price is a super-talented and ambitious teen who has dreams of bring a Broadway star. She has the opportunity to attend a precollege to get a jump start on her Broadway career, but her family and friends aren't sure that's what she should do. She wants to prove them wrong. She also has a nemesis, because of course she does, named Oliver. Are they really nemeses or are they end game? Definitely worth the read to find out. Back to the Mama Mia thing... Millie doesn't know who her mom is. She's never asked her dad and he's never told her, but now that she needs a parent's approval to attend precollege she thinks if she finds her then she can convince her to give that approval for her. But who is she and how will she find her? I really enjoyed When You Get the Chance. All of the characters are really likeable and fun. The plot is so much fun you can really picture everything that happens. I highly recommend this book if you love Broadway, fun enemies-to-lovers, found family, and searching for clues.
Description
A bighearted novel about falling in love, making a mess, and learning to let go, from Emma Lord, the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon YA Book Club pick You Have a Match.
**An Indie Next Pick**
Nothing will get in the way of Millie Price's dream of becoming a Broadway star. Not her lovable but super introverted dad, who raised Millie alone since she was a baby. Not her drama club rival, Oliver, who is the very definition of Simmering Romantic Tension. And not her "Millie Moods," the feelings of intense emotion that threaten to overwhelm. Millie needs an ally. And when an accidentally left-open browser brings Millie to her dad's embarrassingly moody LiveJournal from 2003, Millie knows just what to do-find her mom.
But how can you find a new part of your life and expect it to fit into your old one without leaving any marks? And why is it that when you go looking for the past, it somehow keeps bringing you back to what you've had all along?
PRAISE FOR EMMA LORD:
"Brimming with energy, rapid-fire banter, and affectionate theater references, this memorable Mamma Mia! retelling...thoughtfully pays homage while skillfully modernizing it for today's readers." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Chock-full of musical theater references and humor, the novel includes high-stakes emotional drama that is balanced by supportive friendships and strong, deep family connections...An entertaining personal journey with plot twists galore." - Kirkus Reviews
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**Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the advanced copy for review. All opinions are my own. Do you like Mama Mia? Then you'll love this retelling. ( I was 75% through the book before I made the connection even though they bring up Mama Mia every chapter! LOL) Millie Price is a super-talented and ambitious teen who has dreams of bring a Broadway star. She has the opportunity to attend a precollege to get a jump start on her Broadway career, but her family and friends aren't sure that's what she should do. She wants to prove them wrong. She also has a nemesis, because of course she does, named Oliver. Are they really nemeses or are they end game? Definitely worth the read to find out. Back to the Mama Mia thing... Millie doesn't know who her mom is. She's never asked her dad and he's never told her, but now that she needs a parent's approval to attend precollege she thinks if she finds her then she can convince her to give that approval for her. But who is she and how will she find her? I really enjoyed When You Get the Chance. All of the characters are really likeable and fun. The plot is so much fun you can really picture everything that happens. I highly recommend this book if you love Broadway, fun enemies-to-lovers, found family, and searching for clues.