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A Place in This Life

by Julie Rieman Duck (Goodreads Author)

3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 · rating details · 71 ratings · 24 reviews

For Natalie Miller, it’s just another family vacation. For someone else, it’s the opportunity he’s been waiting for.

With only a single peck from a guy named Frank, Natalie’s anything but experienced with boys. But when Todd pops out of the water, says hi, and tells Natalie he has leukemia, all of that changes.

She’s never had attention like this from a boy, let alone one w...more

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Published April 17th 2012 by Julie Rieman Duck

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Nov 01, 2011 Vanessa Wu rated it 5 of 5 stars

Although this book had some minor editing flaws that made it superficially less than perfect, I have no hesitation in giving it five stars because of the effortless plausibility of its prose.

The author has captured perfectly what it feels like to be a young girl on the verge of womanhood, wrestling with nascent sexual desires and the expectations of her family and friends.

The story is an unusual one and I didn't expect to like it. I'm squeamish about illness and I try to avoid too much discussio...more

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Feb 02, 2012 Sam rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Delightful, yet heart-shattering at times.

For Natalie Miller, it’s just another family vacation. For someone else, it’s the opportunity he’s been waiting for.

With only a single peck from a guy named Frank, Natalie’s anything but experienced with boys. But when Todd pops out of the water, says hi, and tells Natalie he has leukemia, all of that changes.

She’s never had attention like this from a boy, let alone one who’s a real charmer with sex on...more

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Sep 16, 2012 Laura rated it 4 of 5 stars

3.75 stars, really, rounding up.

I came away from this book feeling that I *almost* loved it. I was drawn to the premise initially: Natalie is seventeen when she meets Todd, a young man struggling with leukemia, while on vacation. In vowing to see Todd through his illness - first as a friend, later blossoming into more - she's making a choice that will change her much more than she anticipates.

It took me a long time to feel for any of these characters (and if not for the favorable reviews, I lik...more

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Feb 13, 2012 Brett rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is not one for those who are after a light romance. It has to be the most moving book I have ever read. I still feel like someone’s ripped me open and torn me to shreds. I didn’t put this book down once, sitting glued to my kindle for the entire afternoon. I knew it wasn’t going to be a walk in the park based on the synopsis, but I had no idea how much I would come to care for these characters. For the past however many hours it was, they were all that existed. Their pain is still affecting...more

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Feb 27, 2012 Tee loves Kyle Jacobson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-must-reads, 2012-ya-standalone-challenge, feb-2012

First I would like to thank Julie and Amanda Paduella for allowing me to be a part of this blog tour. I have no idea where to start with this review. I have so many emotions running through me right now. This story is so gripping from the very start that it tugs at your heart. It is a story about firsts, first love, first loss, and first intimacy.

Natalie is seventeen and innocent. She has just finished her sophomore year and is starting the summer. She is going on a family vacation she does not...more First I would like to thank Julie and Amanda Paduella for allowing me to be a part of this blog tour. I have no idea where to start with this review. I have so many emotions running through me right now. This story is so gripping from the very start that it tugs at your heart. It is a story about firsts, first love, first loss, and first intimacy.

Natalie is seventeen and innocent. She has just finished her sophomore year and is starting the summer. She is going on a family vacation she does not want to go on but while there she meets a guy her age. Todd is on vacation recovering from Leukemia. He sees Natalie and is instantly intrigued with her. They spend a few days together and decide they want to carry this on after they get back home. Todd has to go back for more Chemo treatment and wants Natalie by his side. Natalie decides she wants to stand by Todd and be there for him because she cares for him.

As Natalie and Todd begin on the road of a relationship things seem to be going good. Natalie is loving and caring towards Todd even when Todd worries about dying. As their relationship progresses things start to happen. The story starts to unfold and things start to happen between Todd and Natalie and their are choices made that are difficult for them but what would love be without boundaries being tested. Can Natalie and Todd survive this relationship? Will Todd beat this cancer?

This story had me laughing and crying. I really enjoyed how Julie incorporated so many things from losing your virginity to first loves to death. Careless choices are made and what happens from there is a spiral effect that you never see coming because you are wrapped up in the story you don't see it coming. New loves are formed and new friendships are made but in the end the question remains will Natalie and Todd find a place in this life.

This is a must read! I have so many favorite quotes but here are a few. I hope you enjoy this book as must as I have.
“Natalie Miller, I love you and would never hurt you,” he said, petting my hair, hugging me even closer. I could feel newfound strength in his every muscle.
I said nothing as I collapsed into him and his life, whatever kind of life it was. Running from Todd was like running from a living-breathing problem. There was no real escape. I wanted to be near him, to breathe him, to protect him from ever hurting again. Never to be sick again, never to feel
alone again. It was my soul calling, and I couldn’t deny it.

We walked down the path, holding hands, and stopped to take in the expansive view of the ocean. The sun sparkled like stars as its light danced on the water. There was no visible smog belt,but only clear views to Catalina and beyond. Looking back at Alex, I squeezed his hand and felt that at last, I had found my place in this life.

My song for this book is by 3 Doors Down Here By Me
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Jan 14, 2012 Courtney rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book was pretty good. Slow at times though. This book lets you into a teen girls life who has to choose what she believes is best. An exciting read.

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Mar 02, 2012 Pooja (On books!) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 4-5s

4.5 stars

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I just finished reading A Place in This Life and I don't know where to start. My mind's a muddle. I'm so taken with so many things about this book! Let's start with the beginning. I totally didn't expect A Place in This Life to be so... real. It wasn't an easy and glossed over read. It wasn't over dramatic and over emotional. It wasn't overdone at all. It was so real. Which makes sense as it is based on the author's experiences. It takes so much skill to por...more 4.5 stars

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I just finished reading A Place in This Life and I don't know where to start. My mind's a muddle. I'm so taken with so many things about this book! Let's start with the beginning. I totally didn't expect A Place in This Life to be so... real. It wasn't an easy and glossed over read. It wasn't over dramatic and over emotional. It wasn't overdone at all. It was so real. Which makes sense as it is based on the author's experiences. It takes so much skill to portray that period in the protagonist, Natalie's life so vividly.

The book opens with Natalie vacationing with her family at Catalina Island. At seventeen, she has had only one sort-of boyfriend and her parents seem naturally over protective of her. She never expects to meet someone special at Catalina but she meets Todd who tells her outright that he has leukemia. The rest of the story is a plethora of firsts for Natalie as she decides to stick by Todd who was an out-and-out bad boy before he fell ill. As the school year begins, Alex, a perfectly nice, rich boy, makes things complicated as it's clear that he likes Natalie and Natalie thinks she might like him back as well.

At first, I didn't like Todd. He was too brash and forward in a way that made me worried for Natalie. But soon, I started liking those things about him. Maybe it was as Natalie found herself falling for him. I liked how unapologetic and positive he was. I didn't realise how strong he was till midway through the book.

Natalie felt like the little sister I never had or me from few years back. But it's clear that everything she went through made her stronger. I could feel her grow as a person over the span of a year and truly find a place for herself. She had a lot on her plate when it came to the two guys who suddenly entered her life. I could feel every awkward flutter, the queasiness, the heartbreak and the impact of every decision she made.

But what I liked most about A Place in This Life was the small things. Whether it was Natalie's first conversations with Todd which were so awkward and difficult to read, her habit of chewing her nails, the chemo session or her amazingly supportive parents... Every stage of her relationship with Todd... Natalie's walk in the rain, the "invisible audience" when she's on the phone, her weird dreams that always gave shape to her worries or the path she carved for herself... I was taken in by these parts that I felt most books leave out or don't elaborate on.

Dealing with first love, heartbreak, sex, drugs and cancer, A Place in This Life is raw, moving and so real. It will make you smile before you reach the point where your heart drops and you want to sob your heart out. Available at the Amazon Kindle Store, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords and BookieJar at 0.99$, A Place in This Life is a book you wouldn't want to miss!(less)

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Mar 06, 2012 Jess rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: quarterly-challenge-4-dec-feb02

Since I began reading this book, I felt drawn to the story. Every page I read gave form to the microcosm that is Todd and Nally's story. Simply, I couldn't stop reading.

Nally and Todd are a pair who know each other during family vacation. As soon as they begin taking, Todd makes quite a shocking revelation: he has leukemia. Todd is a straight forward guy, he doesn't uses euphemisms, to him things just are, and therefore he talks about anything in a genuinely open way. Nally has never experienced...more Since I began reading this book, I felt drawn to the story. Every page I read gave form to the microcosm that is Todd and Nally's story. Simply, I couldn't stop reading.

Nally and Todd are a pair who know each other during family vacation. As soon as they begin taking, Todd makes quite a shocking revelation: he has leukemia. Todd is a straight forward guy, he doesn't uses euphemisms, to him things just are, and therefore he talks about anything in a genuinely open way. Nally has never experienced attention from guys, and when Todd appears, a world of opportunities to explore life, opens in front of her. Nally begins to know herself in a new way, she embarks with this, I might add daring boy, in an emotional and sexual exploration, that ultimately will bring them to love each other and life every day as it comes. Also, a new guy makes himself visible to Nally, Alex. He will be part of the process of self-discovery Nally is having, and later in the story, will continue emerging on her life.

To me this book is pure Carpe Diem. As Seneca well explained On The Shortness Of Life, life is too short and can't be wasted on trivial pursuits (to him a good use is the study of philosophy). We will use this idea to explain what this book is about and the intensity of the emotions involved in the story. Life has to be lived at its fullest, time cannot be wasted. This boy, Todd had a crazy life previous to his leukemia diagnostic. When he is diagnosed, he losses all the people around him, having to fight without support. When he knows Nally this an opportunity to have someone by his side. He and Nally share everything, love, saddness, Todd's sickness and a new found sexuality for both of them. Nally had never experience this, and Todd although experienced, we can infer this is the first time he is emotionally involved. Their relationship is intense as we can see by the description of their encounters. They are young and living the moment, life is full of ephemeral moments, but if we unite all of those events we can build a whole rich experience. That's what they did. They fought side-by-side everyday trying to grab life, but sometimes, fighting and wanting are not enough.

The story ends, some characters prefer to continue fighting, others prefer to seize life, stop fighting and enjoy life and remember themselves in happiness, and that their love ones remember them as well. Todd is one of this characters, a fantastic character.

About this book:
I received this book for review purpose, via Amanda Pendulla at Stuck In YA Books for the Blog Tour she is hosting. I'm glad I could be part of this blog tour with such a great book. Author Julie Rieman Duck wrote it in a fantastic way. It is genuine and true, it shows life as it is, not a well adorned pseudo-reality. Her descriptions are quite graphic, this element is one of the things that makes this book one of my favorites.

While reading, I remembered the song Young Blood by The Naked and Famous. In fact, at page 63, I did listen to the song while reading. The video of this song is amazing and I even could picture Nally and Todd doing all the things the video shows. The song is about the youth's naivete, about love and being free. For the characters in this story, life was short but they seized it and lived it intensely no matter the circumstance.

Undoubtedly, Julie Rieman Duck is creating a YA style of her own, with an indisputable independent voice.

Do I like the characters? I developed empathy. Nally is young, she understands she has flaws, she knows and understands that her decisions and actions are not always the best and that they have repercussions to others. I like her attitude and the way she see things, she makes decisions and knows what she wants, no matter how much confusion she encounters.

Todd is extroverted and intense. At first, I was confused by him, thought he was a hypocrite. Later I understood his decisions; decisions that seemed toward simply and accustomed self- destructiveness, but then you can see he was just tired. When someone has been fighting with all they got, but truly never achieve their goal, they will just continue and enjoy the time they got and probably begin doing whatever they want, terrified to see themselves suffering again and losing what they are.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5/ The -.5 is do to the end of the story. I consider Nally a strong girl, I imagine she would be by herself at the end continuing her life (just an opinion). I recommend this book to all of you, and if you are a YA lover this will be perfect.(less)

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Shelves: young-adult, own-ebook, wishlist, own

Natalie doesn't have much experiences with boys, if any. Then she meets Todd on a summer family vacation and grows more than she thought she ever would. In their first meeting she learns that Todd has cancer. Todd is unique from the very start. He is very open and doesn't hold back. In a way Natalie's and Todd's meeting is perfect timing for each one of them, for many different reasons. Their relationship travels through many emotional roller coasters, all of which make this novel amazing.

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Jun 12, 2012 Rogena rated it 5 of 5 stars

"A Place in This Life" is wonderful young adult novel is appropriate for all reading audiences, not just the young adult sect.

Although, it begins as a typical girl-meets-bad-boy story, when young Natalie meets the edgy Todd, it's the beginning of a deep attraction and meaningful friendship. However, it isn't long before she--and the reader--discover that Todd is suffering from leukemia. These two characters are thrust, not only into the complications of teenage romance, but are faced with the t...more

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Feb 23, 2012 Shellie Cruz rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, 2012-releases

Natalie is 17 and fighting against her parents on going on their annual trip, of course they win and she is forced to go and that trip changes everything in her life. While she is out Todd pops out of the water, literally, introduces himself and tells her straight up he has leukemia. She is shocked that a boy is finally paying attention to her. She has all the insecurities that most teenage girls do and she hasn’t had a real boyfriend so everything is new to her. Todd on the other hand lets her...more Natalie is 17 and fighting against her parents on going on their annual trip, of course they win and she is forced to go and that trip changes everything in her life. While she is out Todd pops out of the water, literally, introduces himself and tells her straight up he has leukemia. She is shocked that a boy is finally paying attention to her. She has all the insecurities that most teenage girls do and she hasn’t had a real boyfriend so everything is new to her. Todd on the other hand lets her know about his past – that he is anything but innocent. When their trip ends and she goes back to school she meets the handsome and charming locker mate, Alex.

Alex is the boy that takes things slowly and is just as experienced in the relationship department as Natalie is where Todd on the other hand has had all those experiences before and isn’t trying to hold back or move slow, but doesn’t pressure Natalie into something that she doesn’t want. What I loved most about Natalie is that even though she didn’t know what to do at some points she still followed her heart knowing that eventually it would be broken to bits. She had doubts about herself and didn’t let Todd make her move to fast in their growing relationship. I knew that this was going to be an emotional read for me right from the synopsis since I’ve had to deal with cancer full on myself and watching my mother wither and die from it so when I say I can picture just what Todd is going through, I literally can just through my memories of having been through it. Natalie is there for Todd while he goes through the worst part of his life, she is there for his treatments and takes care of him afterwards. She finally gives him everything and their relationship blossoms and they get closer.

Even though she is with Todd, Alex is still in the back of her mind and they do keep in touch. Alex turns out to be there more for Natalie just when she needs someone to lean on who knows what she is going through. I will say that towards the ending was a bit of a shocker for me but knowing Todd’s personality – take life while you have it kind – it seemed to fit him perfectly as sad as that may be. It’s kind of hard to explain to much more without giving anything away so you’ll have to see for yourself. This was a real tear jerker for me but something that I did enjoy and it has stayed with me since reading it. You are fighting just like Natalie is to fix things in everyone’s life, especially Todd’s. There are some steamy scenes in A Place in This Life as well as smoking, drinking, and the occasional drug use but it shows us all that everyone has their weaknesses and that regardless of what you have going on in your life there is always someone there that will love you for who you are.
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Sep 06, 2012 Candace rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was one of the most emotional books I have read in a long time. It deals with so much. First love, cancer, growing up... It was all very well woven together and felt very realistic to me. It brought me back to my teenage years and going through my first love(s). And so much of what Natalie goes through with Todd is very similar to what I've gone through, except without the cancer.
First of all, Natalie is a pretty naive 17 year old. Maybe naive isn't the right word, just inexperienced. She s...more This was one of the most emotional books I have read in a long time. It deals with so much. First love, cancer, growing up... It was all very well woven together and felt very realistic to me. It brought me back to my teenage years and going through my first love(s). And so much of what Natalie goes through with Todd is very similar to what I've gone through, except without the cancer.
First of all, Natalie is a pretty naive 17 year old. Maybe naive isn't the right word, just inexperienced. She seems to know what's going on in the world with other teens, she just hasn't experienced much romantically herself. When Todd pays attention to her she practically basks in it. She's desperate for something to change and to grow up a bit. But Todd has cancer, and while this is a concern of course, it's his cavalier attitude about sex and his somewhat obsession with it that has Natalie a bit worried. She does surprisingly well on her own, holding back his advances, but he's very persistent. I have to say that I had a lot of mixed feelings with Todd and I actually think that's a very good thing. I think that's what the author had in mind. First of all, his persistent and constant sexual innuendo is grating and made me not care for him much, but as we saw that he really does care for Natalie I liked him a bit more. And on top of that we see him suffer as Natalie brings him to treatments and stays by his side through some rough times. I guess I could say that I pitied him. He really had to go through a lot and he really only had Natalie.
Now at the same time Natalie has gotten to know Alex, who is her locker mate and a very cute guy. She's had some temptations and mixed feelings. At first I was annoyed with her behavior to sort of string each guy along, but keep reading because you'll see how this gets straightened out. It's something I didn't love, but with how much I did love the book, that was minor.
Family ends up being pretty important in the story. It's not that there's anything big, but her parents are present. They stand by Natalie as she goes through everything. They offer encouraging words and advice but never push her too hard to do any certain thing. They hold her hand when she's down and really losing focus on life and they are the kind of parents that every child should have. At the same time they weren't perfect, which made them more realistic.
This book wasn't perfect, but when I finished it I realized that this was one that really makes you think, makes you feel. And all the little things here and there that I didn't love were put on the back burner and were quite minor to me compared to how much I loved it.

Also, I have to put out a warning that this is for mature YA readers. There is sex and while it's not romance book sex, it is somewhat descriptive.

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Feb 19, 2012 Jena rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is one of those books that when you finish you kind of just sit there and wallow in how loaded the story actually was. I was completely satisfied when I finished but I was still doing the whole "jaw-dropping-wow-that-book-was-moving" emotion as well. A Place In This Life is not light by any means. It will pull at every single one of your heart strings. It's completely moving, emotional, and extremely raw.

We start with Natalie Miller, and her normal family vacation. She expects it to be bori...more This is one of those books that when you finish you kind of just sit there and wallow in how loaded the story actually was. I was completely satisfied when I finished but I was still doing the whole "jaw-dropping-wow-that-book-was-moving" emotion as well. A Place In This Life is not light by any means. It will pull at every single one of your heart strings. It's completely moving, emotional, and extremely raw.

We start with Natalie Miller, and her normal family vacation. She expects it to be boring, but then she meets Todd. And he's not like anyone she's ever met. He's outspoken, good looking in a non-conventional way, a complete bad boy, and well he has leukemia. As her emotional relationship grows with Todd, so does their physical relationship, but cancer doesn't stop for anyone. Then she meets her locker-mate Alex. Alex is gorgeous, and sweet, and obviously into her. With two completely opposite boys, cancer, and emotions running haywire Natalie will have to make a choice and be strong enough to stick with it.

I knew right from the synopsis that this book was going to be an emotion drainer. I knew that my heart might potentially break. But, oddly enough, those feelings are what make me love a book. Each of these characters gets put into such a dark place at times. To watch them all struggle and learn and grow is magic in itself. Especially Natalie. She's one of those protagonists who start somewhere in the beginning of the book and end somewhere completely different at the end, but in a strong I-was-so-proud-of-her way.

There's so many touchy topics that Julie has put into this book in such an exquisite way. She weaved things like first loves, sex, cancer, family problems, and so many more in such a way that has you pulling yourself chapter after chapter to know what will happen next. Also, I have to admit the book didn't end exactly that way I expected it to and that always pleasantly surprises me in the best ways. Granted, my heart was slightly broken and my emotions where shattered all over the place but I truly enjoyed this story.

A Place In This Life is a truly eye-opening and emotional roller coaster of a story. One that will definitely stick with me.

Side Note - There's two quotes that I absolutely fell in love with and I'm not quite sure why. But after I read them, I knew what was coming and the words just seemed to have so much wisdom in them. It just stuck with me.

"When I was in high school I saw two boys at once and it got pretty complicated."
Now my eyebrow was up. "Really? How'd it work out?"
"One broke my heart... and the other is your father," she said with a smile.

and

"You are, right now, the most interesting person in my world, and just about the only one who gives a damn about how I feel. I want to be close to you, as close as I can get, because life is worth living when you have someone to life for."
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Mar 09, 2012 Andrea (Cozy Up With A Good Read) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I wasn't really sure what to expect when I came into this book and I was really surprised. I found I could not put this book down at all as I read it. Julie did an amazing job bringing this story to life.

It had to have been difficult to take on such a heavy topic as she does here. This is not a light contemporary read, Julie really took on the emotional issues and the difficulties of what it is like to care for someone who is dying. I found myself cry...more

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Jul 14, 2012 Casey rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-authors-sent

awesome book, the last line is the title of the book, i seriously that just amde my day. that previous sentence also makes no grammatical sense but honestly this novel is SO AWESOME. everything flows well together, my favourite character is alex of course ;) and it's hjust so great. thanks ms. duck for sending it to me! =D

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Aug 07, 2012 Melissa rated it 4 of 5 stars

I loved the story!! There is a small need of editing, but it's the story that matters!!

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Mar 16, 2012 Kylee rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book, although short, was so amazingly good! I loved every minute of it and I was bawling by the end. Such a great novel & it's always taking unexpected turns! AMAZING.<3

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Oct 03, 2012 Pauline Almestica rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was beautiful. At times I found myself sobbing so much I couldn't read. I just finished it and I can't wait to read it again

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Apr 24, 2012 Tessamari ♥Many Waters...♥ marked it as to-read

On hold. Never started, but have too many I want to read first :)

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Feb 06, 2012 Amanda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Very good, and a very sad ending :( more review to come!

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Feb 05, 2012 May rated it 4 of 5 stars

Review to come :)

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Nov 27, 2011 Medeia Sharif rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2011

Natalie is torn between two boys. Alex is handsome, sweet, and—as she finds out later—rich. Todd is a bad boy who has leukemia. Natalie, who is rather innocent and has never been in a relationship before, has these two boys vying for her attention. She makes her choice, even though heartache is inevitable. This book fully captures the teenage experience. I was inside Natalie’s head as she underwent a tumultuous year of love, and I felt all her highs and lows.

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Feb 12, 2012 Racquel rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, favorites, must-buy-authors, read-in-2012, tear-jerker, ya, ya-contemporary, review-copy

Excuse me while I wipe the tears away.

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Born in Los Angeles and raised in San Clemente, California, Julie Rieman Duck wrote her way through school on an old-fashioned typewriter. Somewhere along the line, she was sidetracked by careers in magazine publishing and copywriting. While Julie honed her skills at writing print ads and articles, the stories that moved her heart and soul were bubbling underneath, waiting to escape.

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