Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Can't Wait Wednesday: Meant to Be

Can't Wait Wednesday is hosted by Wishful Endings and helps us spotlight upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating!

 

Meant to Be by Emily Giffin

Pub. Date: May 31, 2021




Goodreads says, "The Kingsley family is practically American royalty, beloved for their military heroics, political service, and unmatched elegance. When Joseph S. Kingsley III is born in 1960, he inherits the weight of that legacy. Growing up with all the Kingsley looks and charisma, Joe should have no problem taking up the mantle after his father’s untimely death. But he is also a little bit reckless, and can’t seem to figure out how to channel the expectations of an entire country.  No one ever expected anything of Cate, on the other hand. She, too, grew up in a single-parent household—just her and her mom scraping by in their small apartment. As a teenager, though, Cate is discovered for her looks. Modeling may be her only ticket out of the cycle of disappointment that her mother has always inhabited. Before too long, her face is everywhere, though she is always aware that she’d be a pariah in her social circles if anyone knew her true story.  When Joe and Cate’s paths cross, their connection is instant. What remains to be seen is whether their relationship will survive the glare of the spotlight that follows Joe everywhere. And just as they find themselves in the make-or-break moment, the tragedy that seems to run in Joe’s family right alongside all that privilege will repeat itself.  In a beautifully written novel that recaptures a gilded moment in American history, Emily Giffin tells a story of a love that may or may not have the power to transcend circumstances that seem arrayed against it . . . and the difficulty of finding your way to the place you belong."

 

I am a big fan of Emily Giffin and I love the sound of her latest novel. It sort of reminds me of the Kennedy family. What do you guys think? 

 

2 comments:

  1. I preordered this the moment I heard about it! I think this definitely sounds like a spin on JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's romance. Kind of different for Giffin, but I'm so excited for it!

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    1. You are so right! I know Giffin is a Kennedy fan, so I am excited to see if there's some similarities. Thanks for visiting, Angela!

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