September 24, 2013

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros

This is a meme I found as I was visiting other members of the Teaser Tuesday meme. In the future I hope to combine the memes but since I posted about The Testing for Teaser Tuesday I'm going to post about the other book I'm reading now.

First Chapter/First Paragraph is hosted by Bibliophile By the Sea, and in this meme you post the first (few) chapters from your current read.


In this heart-wrenching and suspenseful teen thriller, sixteen-year-old Sarah Meadows longs for "normal." Born with a port-wine stain covering half her face, all her life she’s been plagued by stares, giggles, bullying, and disgust. But when she’s abducted on the way home from school, Sarah is forced to uncover the courage she never knew she had, become a hero rather than a victim, and learn to look beyond her face to find the beauty and strength she has inside. It’s that—or succumb to a killer. 
Sarah 
8:00 AM

 Today is the day I've been waiting for my entire life- the beginning of normal.
    I reach for the latest Seventeen and flip through its glossy pages until I find the perfect face. The girl is pretty, with wide green eyes, hollow cheekbones, and full, pouty lips. But what I notice most is her smooth, unblemished skin. It's perfect. I cut photo out and stick it above my bed, in the last of the space. Now I can't even see the sunlight yellow of my walls- but the confidence that shines in these faces is even brighter. And today I'm going to get so much closer to that. I don't care how much the treatments hurt; it'll be worth it. It can't hurt as much as the stares and rude comments I get everyday. 

What do you think about books about bullying? What do you think of the synopsis and opening paragraphs of Stained? Would you keep reading? Leave me a comment and let me know!

*This is an uncorrected galley from NetGalley so it might still change. 

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23 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Sounds interesting. I hope this story has a happy ending. I hope you enjoy it.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:08 PM

      I hope she has a happy ending too! I'm enjoying it so far.

      Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  2. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Love the sound of this one...a great story that will be inspirational. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:22 PM

      When I read the summary I knew I had to read this book. I was actually born with my own port wine stains. They faded as I grew but one is on my face - it shows up when I get really angry- and I can feel for the main character.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Oh my! Good premise for a story and I can see myself keep reading it if I had it. I'm glad you are comfortable in your own body--how great! Thanks for sharing this.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 5:57 PM

      I thought it sounded like a good read.

      My port wine stains have faded over time and now the only way to see them is if I get really angry- then the one on my face appears, or if I get wet- then the one on the back of my thigh shows up.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. JoAnnSeptember 24, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    I don't read much YA, but this sounds like an interesting premise. Hope you are enjoying it!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 6:02 PM

      I enjoy reading YA books. But that might because I don't want to grow up. :) It's an interesting book so far.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianSeptember 24, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Reading this introduction, my heart goes out to the narrator. I'm rooting for a happy ending for her. I would continue to read to discover how things turn out for her.

    Thanks for visiting my Tuesday post.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 7:41 PM

      That was my thoughts when I started reading Stained! I hope I can review it soon.

      Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  6. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I read very little YA, but this sounds like it might be a good one. Thank you for joining us Alex.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:14 PM

      It's interesting so far. I'm really enjoying the meme! Thanks so much!

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  7. MargotSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    I like most of the YA I've read. This one us off to a good start.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:17 PM

      I am a big fan of YA reads. I think there is so much exploration and new experiences in these books.

      Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  8. YvonneSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    I don't usually read YA, but this sounds good.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:14 PM

      I thought it had an interesting concept and it is interesting so far.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. Nise' September 24, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Welcome! I would keep reading and will pick up this book if I see it at the library.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:15 PM

      I think the publication date is this month. So far I'd recommend it.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    I feel for her so far. She seems so obsessed with beauty and convinced that if she just "looked normal" she would happy.

    Thanks for stopping by and welcoming me!

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  11. MysticaSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Sounds a rather tough read to start on but I am sure the story/plot must be good.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:51 AM

      I'm only a bit of the way into it but it's definitely interesting so far.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  12. HilarySeptember 25, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    I would keep reading....

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    1. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 6:49 PM

      I can't wait for the chance to keep reading this book! It's good so far.

      Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment!

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