Learning to Swim is Sara J. Henry’s excellent debut novel featuring a slightly quirky, but beguiling protagonist. You’ll be quickly drawn in to the mystery surrounding the little boy’s disappearance and sudden resurrection. From Goodreads: “If I’d blinked, I would have missed it. But I didn’t, and I saw something fall from the rear deckContinue reading “Learning to Swim by Sara J. Henry”
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Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt
Adolescence is awkward at the best of times and painfully cruel at the worst. Death, even when expected, can be crushing and life changing (often at the same time). Intersecting the two can be heartbreaking. This is where you’ll find Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt. In 1987, fourteen year old JuneContinue reading “Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt”
Three A.M. by Steven John
From Goodreads: “Fifteen years of sunless gray. Fifteen years of mist. So thick the streets fade off into nothing. So thick the past is hazy at best. The line between right and wrong has long been blurred, especially for Thomas Vale. Long gone are the days when new beginnings seemed possible—when he was a newContinue reading “Three A.M. by Steven John”
Something Red by Douglas Nicholas
From Goodreads: “From debut author Douglas Nicholas comes a haunting story of love, murder, and sorcery. During the thirteenth century in northwest England, in one of the coldest winters in living memory, a formidable yet charming Irish healer, Molly, and the troupe she leads are driving their three wagons, hoping to cross the Pennine MountainsContinue reading “Something Red by Douglas Nicholas”
The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe
The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe , deftly weaves modern day, Harvard doctoral candidate Connie Goodwin’s life with that of Salem-era witch Deliverance Dane. Connie’s earthy, organic mother has asked her to spend the summer cleaning her Granna’s old house (to sell) during the same time Connie’s PhD advisor has recommended she find a profound,Continue reading “The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe”
The White Forest by Adam McOmber
From the publisher: “In this hauntingly original debut novel about a young woman whose peculiar abilities help her infiltrate a mysterious secret society, Adam McOmber uses fantastical twists and dark turns to create a fast-paced, unforgettable story. Young Jane Silverlake lives with her father in a crumbling family estate on the edge of Hampstead Heath.Continue reading “The White Forest by Adam McOmber”
Nevermore by Kelly Creagh
From Goodreads: “Cheerleader Isobel Lanley is horrified when she is paired with Varen Nethers for an English project, which is due—so unfair—on the day of the rival game. Cold and aloof, sardonic and sharp-tongued, Varen makes it clear he’d rather not have anything to do with her either. But when Isobel discovers strange writing in hisContinue reading “Nevermore by Kelly Creagh”
Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
First, a few confessions: I don’t usually read YA literature, in fact, my total count is probably less than ten (including when I actually was a young adult) and I initially picked up Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood because I liked the character names (Cate, Maura, Tess, Finn, Rory, etc…). Great names, may I suggest aContinue reading “Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood”
Penelope by Rebecca Harrington
From Goodreads: When Penelope O’Shaunessy steps into Harvard Yard for the first time she has lots of advice from her mother. “Don’t be too enthusiastic, don’t talk to people who seem to be getting annoyed, and for heaven’s sake, stop playing Tetris on your phone at parties.” Penelope needs this advice. She is the kind ofContinue reading “Penelope by Rebecca Harrington”
The Starboard Sea by Amber Dermont
The Starboard Sea is a heartbreaking, beautifully written coming of age story set in 1980’s New England. The story focuses on Jason Prosper, an overly self-aware, spoiled rich kid dealing with the trappings of circumstance, social class, and the decade. Jason exiles himself to the third tier school of Bellingham Academy after his best friendContinue reading “The Starboard Sea by Amber Dermont”
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