Debut of the Month - All About Here Lies Bridget +Giveaway

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Book Profile

Debut - Here Lies Bridget  ( Goodreads )

Author - Paige Harbison ( Profile )

Genre - Paranormal/ Contemporary

Release Date - 1st of February 2011

Avaliable - The Book Depository / The Nile

Bridget Duke is the uncontested ruler of her school. The meanest girl with the biggest secret insecurities. And when new girl Anna Judge arrives, things start to fall apart for Bridget: friends don't worship as attentively, teachers don't fall for her wide-eyed "who me?" look, expulsion looms ahead and the one boy she's always loved—Liam Ward—can barely even look at her anymore.

When a desperate Bridget drives too fast and crashes her car, she ends up in limbo, facing everyone she's wronged and walking a few uncomfortable miles in their shoes. Now she has only one chance to make a last impression. Though she might end up dead, she has one last shot at redemption and the chance to right the wrongs she's inflicted on the people who mean the most to her.

And Bridget's about to learn that, sometimes, saying you're sorry just isn't enough….

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The Insider's Scoop and Mini Reviews of Here Lies Bridget

Insider's Scoop:
1) Bridget is supposed to be awful. Otherwise the whole book would be overkill.


2) I have a crush on Liam, the main guy.


3) If I have my way, Sarah Hyland (oldest daughter in Modern Family) would play Bridget in the movie. Also, lets hope the movie gets made! (The rights were bought by Galgos Entertainment) ( HERE )


4) I wrote an entire book about Anna Judge that I don’t know if I’ll ever use. (Involves more Limbo and a lot of New Orleans….)


5) I came up with the premise for Here Lies Bridget on an (awful) (long) (coach) Amtrak Train trip with an (awful) ex-boyfriend from Florida to Virginia.


6) If I could do it over again, it wouldn’t have been so short!


Reviews:

“Compellingly written from Bridget's point of view, "Here Lies Bridget" is an ideal read for victims of this abysmal behavior [bullying], offering keen and witty insight into the emotional motivations of privileged narcissists.

What's so engaging about "Here Lies Bridget" is its honest insight into Bridget's self-perception…[A] solid and intriguing read.”

--Susan Carpenter, L.A Times ( HERE )

" I definitely recommend this book to everyone, because I don't think there is anyone who couldn't relate to this book in some way or another. My favorite read in a long time, bravo! "

--Jamie Kline, Goodreads


" Here Lies Bridget is real and will play on your heartstrings, leaving you with a message of life about second chances. "


--A Bookful of Thoughts, Justine


" This journey with her was remarkable. It is well thought out and well described. Great execution of each situation. The characters are likeable and you even feel sorry for them with the way Bridget treats them. I took a lot away from this book. I wasn't sure where it was going at first but when it took the turn that it did I was pleasantly surprised. If you get a chance to read this PLEASE DO "


--Lora Wiedenheft, Read For Your Future
“…a clever take on a classic premise.”


--Shana Silver, Bookanistas

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~ Giveaway ~

Paige has kindly offered not one but TWO of you lucky readers, each a finished copy of 'Here Lies Bridget'. I so so so tempted to enter this giveaway but the morally right part of me won't let me! Sounds like a fantasic read and I'm envious of the winners already!

Rules of Entry :


- International

- MUST leave a comment on this post or Paige's post yesterday HERE

- Must Fill out this FORM

- Extra Entries not required

- Ends 28th of February

Badass Bookie xx