Reviews

Solitary

Solitary by Alexander Gordon Smith

My friends often come to me with questions about what books they should read, and I will definitely be adding this book to those suggestions. Once you enter the Furnace with Alex, you won’t be able to leave him until he escapes.

– Julie, age 18

Edges

Edges by Léna Roy

It effectively relates both sides of alcoholism, a common problem in many families. Whether you have the problem or know someone with alcoholism, you will be able to relate to the story.

– Megan, age 19

Hold Me Closer, Necromancer

Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride

This wasn’t your usual teen-angst story. The central relationships were between the friends and once a girl is introduced, it isn’t the main focus of the story! I loved the story from Ramon’s point-of-view because he had a wit and sarcasm to him plus he cared so much for his best friend, Sam. Sam also had a refreshing voice for a YA novel, and he made numerous references to lit/tv that I was rolling with laughter! The actions not to bad either ;)

– Beatrice, age 19

Spray

Spray by Harry Edge

I really liked the multiple viewpoints involved; they gave you an extremely in-depth, insider’s view of the Spray game and increased the sense of tension. The amount of action packed into the book was also incredible; even though it was only about a game, the strategy involved made it seem more serious and even deadly.

– Chloe, age 17

The Beginner’s Guide to Living

The Beginner’s Guide to Living by Lia Hills

It’s an amazing, riveting, and haunting story that’s very insightful and the lives of teens.

– Katie, age 16

Solitary

Solitary by Alexander Gordon Smith

I would recommend it to a bud that likes horror and suspense. I would tell them that it is gory and frightening and a great way to freak yourself out. In a fun way, of course. Though the nightmares that may result aren’t necessarily fun. ;)

– Angie

Edges

Edges by Léna Roy

A beautiful novel about alcohol, family and growing up.

– Ruthie, age 15