Sarah Rees Brennan’s “Tell the Wind and Fire” is one of those books you should probably try reading before buying. In my case — I wouldn’t spend the money.
Browsing: young adult
The premise behind “The Hidden Twin” is compelling and the characters are interesting, but the world in which they live is disjointed and confusing.
Jody Hedlund reimagines the tale of Robin Hood in her latest novel, “A Daring Sacrifice.” It’s a good choice for those who are looking to escape into some lighter fare.
“After the Woods” is in many ways riveting. I read the book in a day. But as the plot developed, the twists made me angry, and the resolution left me anything but satisfied.
Gavriel Savit’s “Anna and the Swallow Man” is incredibly sad and, at times, hard to read, but it is also well written and incredibly moving.
Renee Ahdieh’s “The Wrath and the Dawn” is fast moving and told with an air of warmth and familiarity. Her characters are well-matched in complexity and worth investing time in.
While I specifically appreciate the dance setting, you don’t have to be a dancer to connect with Jennifer Longo’s “Up to This Pointe.”
Emily Albright’s “The Heir and the Spare” reads like a lifetime movie — it’s a somewhat predictable love story that for some inexplicable reason keeps you rooted to your spot until it’s done.
Over the holidays, I picked up Tim O’Rourke’s “Flashes.” I was looking for a quick and easy read; what I found was that and much more. It’s a suspenseful thriller that holds your attention throughout.
Alexandra Bracken’s “Passenger” is currently in the top 100 books on Amazon, and there’s a reason why — it’s a strong read with a compelling premise.