[Waiting on Wednesday] Don't Touch by Rachel M. Wilson

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine,

that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

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Title: Don't Touch

Author: Rachel M. Wilson
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Release Date: September 2, 2014
Publisher: HarperTeen
Genre: Young Adult- Contemporary Romance, Social Issues

*There's a Goodreads giveaway through 8/19/14*

Summary via Goodreads:

Step on a crack, break your mother's back,
Touch another person's skin, and Dad's gone for good . . .

Caddie has a history of magical thinking—of playing games in her head to cope with her surroundings—but it's never been this bad before.

When her parents split up, don't touch becomes Caddie's mantra. Maybe if she keeps from touching another person's skin, Dad will come home. She knows it doesn't make sense, but her games have never been logical. Soon, despite Alabama's humidity, she's covering every inch of her skin and wearing evening gloves to school.

And that's where things get tricky. Even though Caddie's the new girl, it's hard to pass off her compulsions as artistic quirks. Friends notice things. Her drama class is all about interacting with her scene partners, especially Peter, who's auditioning for the role of Hamlet. Caddie desperately wants to play Ophelia, but if she does, she'll have to touch Peter . . . and kiss him. Part of Caddie would love nothing more than to kiss Peter—but the other part isn't sure she's brave enough to let herself fall.

Why I'm Waiting...

Well this is a new topic... and so real! Mental health and social issues are often overlooked until tragedy strikes. I'm really excited to see Caddie's issues explored and I'm anxious to see in what capacities. As someone with Impulse Control Disorder (ICD) I can understand on a small level how similar issues can effect your everyday life from work, social, etc. It's can be hard!

I'm ready for a heroine who has flaws, deep seated flaws that she'll have to cope with and *fingers crossed* have a hopeful ending. I also am really digging the Shakespeare parallel and I'm curious to see how some of the themes from Hamlet may carry over.

I don't expect it to be fun and flirty but I'm hoping for some education combined with character development and a story of survival in the end.

What do you think about the topic?
Have you read similar novels?