TITLE: The Boy on the Bridge
SYNOPSIS: A new breathtaking novel from Natalie Standiford about love and trust during the Cold War.
Laura Reid goes to Leningrad for a semester abroad as Cold War paranoia is peaking in 1982. She meets a young Russian artist named Alexei and soon, with Alexei as her guide, Laura immerses herself in the real Russia–a crazy world of wild parties, black-market books and music, and smuggled letters to dissidents. She must keep the relationship secret; associating with Americans is dangerous for Alexei, and if caught, Laura could be sent home and Alexei put under surveillance or worse. At the same time, she’s been warned that Soviets often latch onto Americans in hopes of marrying them and thus escaping to the United States. But she knows Alexei loves her. Right?
As June approaches–when Laura must return to the United States–Alexei asks Laura to marry him. She’s only nineteen and doesn’t think she’s ready to settle down. But what if Alexei is the love of her life? How can she leave him behind? If she has a chance to change his life, to rescue him from misery, shouldn’t she take it?
This sounds perfect for me! I’m adding it to my TBR. Great choice. 🙂
arlene
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My WOW
This one sounds so cute and romantic! I think I would wait till winter to read it though, since that seems to fit.
My Waiting on Wednesday
That’s what I was thinking. It doesn’t feel like a book to be read in the hot summer. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
I’m really interested in a book that takes place in Russia during the Cold War. It sounds so unique. Great pick!
Natflix&Books’ WoW
Me too! I just learned about the Cold War 3 month ago so it’ll be interesting. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
This book sounds like a great summer read!! Good choice 🙂
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Yup, I’ve wanted this for a while :c damn all these adorable books,I want them all!
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What a wonderful pick. And I like how the synopsis lays the multiple conflicts right out so now I’m wondering what her answer is going to be…
Erin @ YA Book Crush
The only problem is that it makes me want to read it right now, but it hasn’t even been published yet… Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Wow, this one sounds good…and it comes out next week! Not much longer to wait.
Rather Be Reading YA
I try to make sure my WoW picks are always published soon after I post them, that way I won’t forget about them… and so I don’t have to wait a long time to get my hands on them. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Oooo, I’ve never heard of this one! But the cover is so cute! And it’s during the Cold War! That’s cool – I love historical books 🙂 Hope you get to read it soon! 🙂
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Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
The cover is really cute. And it reminds me of a couple other books. Plus, I love historical fiction books that take place during an era I know about. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
This sounds interesting. Great pick.
Wow, this book sounds gooood. Automatically adding this to my TBR list now. Awesome choice Emz! :D<3