Today’s book review is part of the official blog tour for Finding Mr. Brightside by Jay Clark. Be sure to keep reading for your chance to win a copy!
A sweet romance about overcoming unlikely obstacles, and moving forward after heartbreak and loss. Finding Mr. Brightside by Jay Clark is an easily readable love story filled with humor and charm.
Abram and Juliette know each other. They’ve lived down the street from each other their whole lives. But they don’t really know each other—at least, not until Juliette’s mom and Abram’s dad have a torrid affair that culminates in a deadly car crash. Sharing the same subdivision is uncomfortable, to say the least. They don’t speak.
Fast-forward to the neighborhood pharmacy, a year later. Abram decides to say hello. Then he decides to invite Juliette to Taco Bell.
To her surprise as well as his, she agrees. And the real love story begins.
I adored Clark’s first novel, The Edumacation of Jay Baker, and the same witty prose that I adored there shines through again in Finding Mr. Brightside. His writing is fresh, funny, and clever; it draws readers in and keeps them engaged as the story unfolds.
His characters are instantly likable — they are brutally honest, funny despite their faults, and realistically flawed. As Abram and Juliette come together, we see their personalities unfold and the beautiful way they fill each other out despite the unique (and uniquely challenging) aspects of their relationship.
The romance is sweet and charming, and it’s one you will root for throughout every up and down. A fast read and easily engaging, Finding Mr. Brightside is in stores March 24th.
We’re giving away one copy of Finding Mr. Brightside courtesy of Macmillan Teen Books. Just tell us in the comments why you want to read Finding Mr. Brightside, and then fill out the Rafflecopter form HERE.
U.S. only. Contest runs through midnight (PT) on Friday, March 27th.
About the Author:
Jay Clark is the author of The Edumacation of Jay Baker, which was named a Bank Street College Best Book. He’s also a random blogger. Surprisingly popular entries like “How to stop hating people in 21 minutes” and “8 tips for posting your best selfie yet!” can be found on his website: jayclarkbooks.com. He lives in Columbus, Ohio.
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I want to read Finding Mr. Brightside because it sounds like the perfect contemporary to get me out of my reading slump!
who wuldn’t want to read a love story!
I really enjoyed The Edumacation of Jay Baker, glad to see Jay has a new one out. Thanks.
I tried winning this book on Goodreads. No luck. Lol Maybe I’ll have a better shot here! 🙂
Seems like it’ll be a good book!
Sounds like a fun read!
I love Fantasy novels, but I read them too much. Whenever I read a contemporary book after a fantasy book, I feel refreshed. It’s realistic and really different.
sounds interesting
I’ve been dying to read this since I first heard about it! I love romance that comes with all kinds of awkward and comfortable drama and situations.
I want to read this book because I love young love. It sounds like a cute romance story! Thank you for this amazing chance! 🙂
I hear a lot about it since on Goodreads so it sounds like a really great book to read.
I heard a lot on Goodreads and on blogs so it seems like something I would enjoy a lot.
I want to win because who doesn’t love a good contemporary?!
I want to read it because I love a good laugh and clever writing.
This sounds like a great contemporary romance that has a unique twist and enough humor to be my perfect read! And it comes highly recommended by my trusted blogger friends!;)
I enjoy good love stories and I’ve read some pretty good reviews for this one