Reader: Veronica K.
Age: 14
Title: Falling into Place
Author: Amy Zhang
Publisher: Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins
Pub Date: 09/06/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: What really bothered me about the book was the
narrator. It took me 237-ish pages to figure out who was telling me the story.
This sort of took away from the book, as I spent more time confused than
comprehending. Another problem was how stupid the characters were. The main
character knew she was an idiot, complained about being an idiot, but did
nothing about being an idiot. Annoying. This book also felt like it was written
in segments over a long period of time. This might have been the non-linear timeline,
but some of the sections felt like they were written by an eight year old. My
final problem is that it seems like the first chapter happened to hook you; the
middle happened because the author wanted to make a point, but the story was
neglectable; and the end is there to finish it and make it over.
Memorable or Forgettable: This is forgettable because it seems like one
long complaint. The main character was weird and annoying. The other characters
were out of character for most of the book. It just was not well done.
Cover: I like the cover. Nobody else my age will like it,
but I like it.
Age Range: Under 12
Quality: 2Q Needs more work
Popularity: 2P Only for special interest
tags: bullying / suicide / ya lit
Reader: Dana F.
Age: 13
Title: Fig
Author: Sarah Elizabeth Schantz
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub Date: 04/07/15
Galley: Yes
Top 25: Yes
Convince us to read the book: This book was wonderfully written. Fig, her
family, and her classmates are all very different and personable in their own
ways. I felt like I knew them by the time the book was over. I also thought the
dialogue was well thought out and realistic. I will add that the plot was a
little confusing and surprising at points.
Memorable or Forgettable: I loved the character of Fig. She was unlike the
standard heroine, maybe because she is very devoted to her mother and isolates
herself from her classmates. The whole plot was memorable because of the way it
was told - and it was different (in a good way).
Cover: The cover definitely pulled me in, but it
doesn't really reflect the contents.
Age Range: 12 through 18 and up
Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book
Popularity: 3P Some teen appeal
Annotation: This book is a snapshot of Fiona’s (otherwise
known as "Fig") life as her mother struggles with schizophrenia, a
mental disease.
tags: contemporary fiction / schizophrenia / ya lit
Reader: Sophie F.
Age: 13
Title: We All Looked Up
Author: Tommy Wallach
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub Date: 03/31/15
Galley: Yes
Top 25: Yes
Convince us to read the book: The narrator shifts are a bit confusing at first,
but as the book goes on I began to identify with each character, to ask myself,
"What would I do?" The author does a really good job building the
plot up all the way to the end, but some things were slightly confusing due to
the narrator shifts. I think that this is a must read for those of you
wondering, "What would happen if the world ended in two months?"
Memorable or Forgettable: This book was memorable because it is dealing
with the topic of an apocalypse. The author does a good job of conveying how
each person reacts differently.
Cover: The cover tempted me because of how it was
simple yet intriguing at the same time.
Age Range: 14 through 17
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
Additional Comments:
Slightly confusing and unclear ending.
Annotation: There is a 66 percent chance that, in 2 months,
an asteroid known as Ardor will collide with Earth, ending the world as we know
it. For five teens, this means that now is the time to really LIVE.
tags: contemporary fiction / apocalypse / ya lit
Reader: Pazao L.
Age: 14
Title: Paper Things
Author: Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Pub Date: 02/10/15
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: I did not like this book and would not recommend
it unless you enjoy reading books that are a little too easy to read. It was a
simple read that took me not too long to finish. I felt like all the main
character did was either complain, talk, or not do anything at all. I felt like
she was not really well developed and wasn't complete. The other characters
were okay. They also weren't very well developed and weren't explained much in
the book unless they were very important. I also felt like this story was written
more towards younger children with a young adult topic.
Memorable or Forgettable: Something that was memorable about this book was
the fact that the main topic of the story was how it felt like to be homeless
and how it felt like to not have a permanent home. It made me feel like I was
actually going through what they went through and their experiences were quite
sad and heart-breaking. It made me look at people in a different light and not
judge people at a first glance. You never know what a person could have gone
through and this story made me understand that.
Cover: The cover was actually the thing that made me
pick the book up and check it out. I really like the cover and it really
relates to the contents.
Age Range: Under 12 through 13
Quality: 3Q Readable
Popularity: 3P Some teen appeal
tags: contemporary fiction / homelessness / ya lit
Reader: Brooke H.
Age: 16
Title: Mortal Heart
Author: Robin LaFevers
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub Date: 11/04/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: Yes
Convince us to read the book: I really enjoyed this book. The plot was very
well organized and developed, and it certainly kept me guessing. I never knew
how the author would solve certain conflicts, and there were so many twists
that I didn't expect! Also, the way that the main character, Annith, developed
throughout the book as she figured out who she was and what she wanted was
beautifully done. There were some lesser characters that I wish we knew more
about, but overall, the character development was pretty great. I loved the way
that the author told the story, and I was rarely bored.
Memorable or Forgettable: The most memorable thing for me is the fact that
even though the dialogue and actions within the story were accurate to the time
period, it was written in such a way that the reader could understand it. That
certainly takes a lot of talent, and I admire the author for it. The direction
of the plot was also memorable, because, as aforementioned, it kept me guessing
and was full of twists.
Cover: I didn't love the cover, but it wasn't bad, and
it reflected the contents well.
Age Range: 12 through 18 and up
Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
Annotation: Annith has been waiting for a chance to serve
her god, Mortain, but she discovers that her convent doesn't want her to leave.
So, she escapes to find out the truth about herself and discover her destiny.
tags: historical fantasy / Celtic mythology / female assassins / His Fair Assassins trilogy / romance / ya lit
Reader: Simon D-S
Age: 14
Title: Killer Instinct (The Naturals)
Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Pub Date: 11/4/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: Yes
Convince us to read the book: This book had a very good construction. The
characters all had multiple dimensions, allowing for growth and change
throughout the book. The plot moved well, seamlessly transitioning from one
lead to another. I honestly had a hard time turning to homework when reading
this.
Memorable or Forgettable: This will always be one of my favorite series,
constantly giving me a good mystery to sink into. I love the way that the book
gives me a way to learn about serial killers and also ride the plot.
Cover: I loved the cover, as it implied both violence
and mystery.
Age Range: 14 through 17
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
Annotation: The Naturals survived a serial killer with
victims mimicking Cassie's mother. Now, they have something worse on their
hands: a killer mimicking Dean's father.
tags: mystery / serial killers / The Naturals series / ya lit
Reader: Gwyneth P.
Age: 13
Title: Grasshopper Jungle
Author: Andrew Smith
Publisher: Dutton Books
Pub Date: 02/11/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: Yes
Convince us to read the book: The writing style was very original and is
something I'd love to read more of. I loved how the book was very well put together
and flowed nicely with its intriguing use of history and more modern events and
ideologies. The plot, I felt, wasn't necessarily about the end of the world; it
seemed more in the background. I think that was because it was seen through the
eyes of a sexually confused teenager who was quite ignorant to even the most
dire needs of others. The dialogue was fun and witty, but did have some quite
serious and emotional moments. I thought it was quite well thought out and
articulated. I thought the character development could use some more work. I
wish we could get to know all of the main characters in more detail, especially
Robby and Shann. I understand that Austin was mainly focused on himself, as he
had many issues at the time. I did love the way that everything was out in the open,
there were no secrets. Everything was known and everything was shared at
some point and that truthfulness in the writing was very surprising but very
appreciated. I also loved the way that everything was consecutive almost like a
time line, which I guess it was.
Memorable or Forgettable: Grasshopper Jungle was very memorable because of
the eccentric and beautiful way that it portrayed the truth, in all sense of
the word, to its readers.
Cover: Yes, the cover did tempt me to pick up the book
because it was so simple. It was so simple that it stood out with its
simplicity. The yellow pages made the gritty, almost dirty, and old effect that
the writing style portrayed, but that kind of gross look also drew me in.
Age Range: 12 through 18 and up
Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book
Popularity: 3P Some teen appeal
Additional Comments:
This book was beautiful.
Annotation: In a miniscule town known as Ealing, Iowa,
sexually confused Austin Scerba and his two best friends Shann and Robby (of
whom he is sexually confused about) accidentally let loose a plague strain that
turns humans into giant praying mantises that only want to do two things.
Austin, Robby, Shann, Robby's mother, and a pancake house owner then must learn
how to stop these beasts from ending the world by uncovering their concerning
history, somehow resolving their personal problems, and making history
themselves.
tags: realistic science fiction / coming of age / GLBT / ya lit
Reader: Claire W.
Age: 13
Title: Destined for Doon
Author: Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon
Publisher: Blink
Pub Date: 09/02/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: Yes
Convince us to read the book: The description of the setting is great. Most of
the book is set in a hidden city in Scotland that isn't very modern. I can picture
it perfectly in my head without trying. The plot had a few cracks but was great
over all. The characters have changed a bit because it has been between 2 and 6
months. They show very real and believable emotions.
Memorable or Forgettable: I love Scotland so much because I lived there
for a year. The setting was just so accurate and beautiful.
Cover: I love the cover because the girl on the cover is
wearing a beautiful dress.
Age Range: 12 through 15
Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
Additional Comments:
This is the second book in the series
Annotation: Kenna hasn't even gotten over Duncan, but she
thinks she has. When he shows up in her dressing room all the old feelings come
rushing back. He asked her to go back to Doon because her best friend desperately
needs her help. She makes her way back to Doon and finds things much worse than
she thought.
tags: fantasy / romance / Brigadoon / ya lit
Reader: Michelle M.
Age: 16
Title: Guy In Real Life
Author: Steve Brezenoff
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Pub Date: 05/27/14
Galley: No
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: What originally caught my eye was the summary -
the summary had a very unique way of describing the story that seemed original,
as compared to many old cliches you often find. When I read the book, I felt
that the story was different from the summary, and that the summary did not
accurately describe the story. Though this disappointed me, I still enjoyed the
story. Elements I found memorable in the story were the plot voice/narrator
voice, and the character development. The narrator voices changed often,
between the voices of Lesh and Svetlana (the main characters) and the
characters of an RPG. I enjoyed reading the main characters' voices and being
able to get inside their heads and understand them, but I didn't like the RPG
characters as much. I understand that parts of it were essential for the plot
of the story, but I felt it also detracted from the story a bit. I thought that
the narrator's depiction of Lesh was quite strong, and though his views
were somewhat strange, they were understandable. Svetlana was also well
written, but I did not feel a connection to her. I thought that later on in the
book there was a very good plot twist that was well set up, but I felt that it
was resolved too soon and it should have been expanded on more.
Memorable or Forgettable: I had a mixed reaction to this book. There were
many flaws I found while reading it, but for some reason I needed to keep
reading it. I was intrigued, and I loved the little romance/love story between
Lesh and Svetlana. I picked it up because of a very promising summary, was
disappointed when the book didn't meet expectations, but kept reading. I loved
reading the unconventional love story, and the differences in their lives. I
thought the characters were relatable, and I got a kick out of the fact that
the main characters live in the same city as me and go to my high school. I
would say it was forgettable in that it spent too much time describing the RPG
characters and not enough time developing the plot. I found it memorable in
that it is unique from many love stories and that there is such a big
difference in personalities of the characters.
Cover: The title caught my eye, but my reaction to the
cover is neutral. I appreciated the mental image of what the characters looked
like, and I appreciated the simplicity of it, but it wasn't eye catching and
does not reflect the contents as well as it could.
Age Range: 14 through 17
Quality: 3Q Readable
Popularity: 3P Some teen appeal
tags: romance / role playing games / ya lit
Reader: Veronica K.
Age: 14
Title: Guilty?: Crime, Punishment, and the Changing Face
of Justice
Author: Teri Kanefield
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pub Date: 11/04/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: This was nonfiction (but you probably knew
that). It seemed very well researched and well presented. It moved very
smoothly and made sense. If it were me, I would have put more of my opinion in
it, but the whole "these are the facts, what do you think" thing
worked. Nonfiction can be good, or it can crash and burn. This was good.
Memorable or Forgettable: The real life situations made it memorable. I am
against pointless things right now, and the real life made it have a point. It
made sense, and that helped its cause.
Cover: Wait- it has a cover?! Oh yeah. It does. Well,
it reflects the contents. I picked it up to annoy my Social Studies teacher. I
would not know if it turns people off or not.
Age Range: 12 through 15
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 3P Some teen appeal
tags: non-fiction / American justice system / ya lit
Reader: Lillian B.
Age: 13
Title: The Devil's Intern
Author: Donna Hosie
Publisher: Holiday House
Pub Date: 08/01/14
Galley: No
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: I truthfully am very confused with my emotions
around this book. The characters were strong but the plot felt uneven. The
time-line seemed to jump around too much. The relationship between Mitchell and
his love interest was also very inconsistent. I had a hard time trying to figure
out how he felt about her. They would act romantic and he would be totally fine
with it and then he would say something like "she's my best friend." I understand what the author was trying to do with the classic
best-friends-fall-in-love-romance but though her emotions were clear his,
the main character's mind you, were not. Other than those two things plus
slightly odd information placements it was a decent read. It was funny and I
really loved the whole supernatural/life-after-death element going on. It's just
that the plot felt off.
Memorable or Forgettable: It was somewhat memorable, but not exactly in
the way Donna Hosie might have intended. "I will never forget that one
very quirky book with the odd development and climax.The resolution was
delightful, but other than that every thing was a little scattered," I may
say one day.
Cover: The title really caught me. I love the whole angels and demons fad, take away the over-done dramatic romance, so I got a bit
excited. The cover also reflects one of the main ideas of the book: Hell
isn't the fiery abyss they preach about in the church, it's worse, it's an
office job for eternity.
Age Range: 12 through 13
Quality: 3Q Readable
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
Additional Comments:
Okay so for rating, it really depends on the 12
year old. I would say PG-13 if it was a movie,or maybe slightly more than
that, PG-14.
Annotation: Mitchell Johnson is a teenager who died four years
ago and went to hell. Through his job (the Devil's intern) he has come across a
time traveling device. Now he and his friends have found a way to change their
own deaths and escape from hell.
tags: comedy / time travel / ya lit
Reader: Sarah R.
Age: 12
Title: Very Bad Things
Author: Susan McBride
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Pub Date: 10/14/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: It had amazing character development. It
had an interesting amount of realism about the story.
Memorable or Forgettable: It was memorable because Katie had a real and
funny personality. The author also had awesome details explaining every moment.
Cover: The cover with roses in the coffin convinced me.
If you read the book it is completely shown.
Age Range: 12 through 15
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
tags: mystery / boarding school / ya lit
Reader: Eli S-M
Age: 15
Title: Illusive
Author: Emily Lloyd-Jones
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Pub Date: 7/15/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: This book is worth reading for several reasons.
First of all, it features an interesting concept. Like Steelheart, it explores
the real world consequences of a sudden influx of superheroes in a fairly
realistic and intriguing way. Secondly, the plot of a 'gifted' character simply
trying to survive was unique and interesting. It did seem, at times, as though
the government, which I would identify as the main antagonist, was a bit
over simplified and made into more of an evil force than is reasonable.
Memorable or Forgettable: This book was memorable. One interesting thing
the book had was a lack of distinct villains. The government was definitely an
antagonist, but each individual within the government had their own motivations,
none of which centered around bringing down the main character. The use of
other antagonists, such as organized crime, also helped make the government
seem less of a mustachio-twirling villain and more simply a factor which
contributed to the overall plot.
Cover: I think the cover pretty well described the
contents of the book and sort of made me want to pick it up.
Age Range: Under 12 through 15
Quality: 3Q Readable
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
tags: dystopian / action / superpowers / ya lit
Reader: Derek D.
Age: 12
Title: Mortal Gods
Author: Kendare Blake
Publisher: Tor Teen
Pub Date: 10/14/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: This book put an exciting twist on Greek
mythology by having gods in the bodies of teenagers and having them fight other
gods, and their fates, literally, for survival. This book also contains past
heroes that have been reincarnated as high school students. Throughout the
book, the main characters, Cassandra, Henry, Andie, Hermes, and Athena, are
constantly put up against, and injured by various monsters and creatures from
Greek mythology. Also, they travel to various locations all around the world.
All this happens without their parents or other students discovering where
they've been going or what they've been doing. The parents are mentioned in the
book, though, and they do state that they think they should give their kids some
sort of punishment for always missing school, but they never do. That kept
nagging at me as I was reading this book and I kept waiting for an explanation,
but never found one, or if there was it wasn't made clear enough to notice. This was just a minor thing that didn't subtract much from the plot,
but a clear explanation would make the story more believable. The characters
really grew closer to each other as the book progressed and the plot kept
getting thicker and the book harder to put down. Overall, I really am loving
this series and can't wait to get my hands on the next book.
Memorable or Forgettable: The book's modern spin on a rich set of
characters from various Greek myths made this book memorable. Also, the
cliffhanger ending will be something I will never forget.
Cover: As I was looking through the shelves for a book
to check out, this one immediately grabbed my attention because of the title,
Mortal Gods, displayed in large font. I am a fan of anything having to do with
Greek mythology, so I immediately checked out this book and its prequel. When I
looked closer at the cover, I saw a girl coming out of what looks like a cave
and looking at a building that looked like Greek architecture, most likely
Olympus, which made me think that at some point in the book a character will
visit the famous palace of the gods. I was correct, which shows that the cover
does portray the content of the book.
Age Range: 12 through 15
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 3P Some teen appeal
tags: fantasy / Greek mythology / paranormal / romance / Goddess war / ya lit
Reader: Tristan H.B.
Age: 13
Title: The Name of the Blade
Author: Zoe Marriott
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Pub Date: 11/11/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: The book is action packed with adventure and a little romance.
Memorable or Forgettable: The book was memorable because it has mythology and I learned about Japanese mythology.
Cover: The cover tempted me to pick up the book because I like swords.
Age Range: 12 through 15
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 3P Some teen appeal
tags: fantasy / adventure / romance / Japanese mythology / ya lit
Reader: Veronica K.
Age: 13
Title: The Vault of Dreamers
Author: Caragh M. O'Brien
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Pub Date: 09/16/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: The plot was really well put together. You always had exactly the right amount of information for any given moment, and it also worked with itself. It happened in a place where this kind of thing can happen, to people I can see it happening to. The characters developed very well, and in directions you can see them going. The dialogue was great. These are actual people having conversations I can see people having, with an actual life behind them, not cardboard cutouts speaking lines on a stage who will go home to nothing, literally. This author knew what they were doing.
Memorable or Forgettable: I really think this author wrote the character, not the story, then had the character write the story, and that, nine times out of ten, makes the book so much better. The story was not told, it was showed. The details included make me believe in this plot, even though I doubt it would ever actually happen. It also helps that the plot idea itself is brilliant. This book was memorable.
Cover: The cover did tempt me to pick up the book, but now that I have read the book, two questions: where did this cover come from, and why?
Age Range: 12 through 18 and up
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
tags: science fiction / dystopian / psychological thriller / reality TV / ya lit
Reader: Rayna Grace C.
Age: 15
Title: Of Scars and Stardust
Author: Andrea Hannah
Publisher: Flux
Pub Date: 10/08/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: This book was so strange. It was totally working the mystery/cheesy romance power combo … until about the last forty pages, when everything took a complete 180° turn and dropped a giant, steaming dump on everything it had created. I’m not sure if this was the intent of the novel or if the author backed herself into a corner and just went with it. This book was upsetting because it presented itself as a love-will-heal-all-wounds sort of book someone (probably a pre-teen girl, but I won’t judge) might read when they’re a little down and won’t mind if the main character is a bit overdramatic; however the resolution completely wrecked this persona.
This novel was not bad, that isn’t what I want to say here. I actually really liked it until those last forty pages slapped my budding feelings right in the heart and left the smell of burning cake lingering in my nose. I mean, the romance was realistic; the characters made sense and very well could have been real people; the plot thickened appropriately; the author had the perfect amount of back story explanation without becoming mundane; the small town aspect was original/realistic enough to not bug me. BUT THE END WRECKED ALL THAT WE HAD. I wasn’t even all that invested in this book until Andrea Hannah wrecked all the fun I was having. Then I became upset.
SLIGHT SPOILERS: If you plan on reading this book, you probably should not go on. I mean, the end is not explicitly explained here, but this could ruin some of your fun* I honestly thought the whole the-wolf-did-it scenario was either some sort of plot hole no one could convince the author to remove or a metaphor for the real culprit who had the facial resemblance of a wolf, a surname that meant a wolf (Lupa, Lobo, Loup, etc.) owned a wolf, or something of the like. I even thought the knife development was somehow going to be explained away by the perpetrator during their grand reveal, like on Scooby Doo. The conflict resolution was nothing like I expected and it made me very sad.
Memorable or Forgettable: This book was memorable because this was the first cheesy romance I have read with a surprise dark ending… This is probably for good reasons. The novel should not have ended the way it did, period. There was nothing to take away from the book because the ending was so “WHAT?!” I mean, I just don’t know what the end was supposed to mean to the reader. The only possible lessons I learned from this book were things like, “even crazies need love,” “no one said a teenage romance couldn’t be troubling,” “love is a relative term,” and last but not least, “the insanity plea is important because this girl needed it.” Of course, none of these can translate in the average reader’s everyday life in any way, shape, or form, which is a shame, because that twist ending even shocked me, which rarely happens in any genre. If the ending was somehow profound, the book would have been 1000x better. I think I will remember this book as something that might have made me happy, but decided to hurt me instead.
Cover: The cover is pretty good. I honestly have no comment on it... the trees are really pretty?
Age Range: 12 through 15
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
Additional Comments:
Honestly, the more I write this the more I think I am just kind of bitter because this is the first romance I have actually maybe enjoyed, and Andrea Hannah ruined it for me with the falling action/resolution.
tags: paranormal/psychological suspense / ya lit
Reader: Sophie L.
Age: 13
Title: Falling into Place
Author: Amy Zhang
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Pub Date: 9/09/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: No
Convince us to read the book: I thought that this was a very thoughtful book. The plot is a stereotypical high school mean girl who commits suicide and the reasons why she does this. I loved how it switched from present to past. That reminded me of If I Stay and other books that I've read, so it wasn't the most original story but I liked the way it was told. The narrator was very surprising - I was guessing who it was until the very end. The whole book shows that even the meanest people also have issues that can possibly cause them to commit suicide. One thing I didn't like was the ending. I thought that with so much sadness in the book the ending should also be sad, but it was not.
Memorable or Forgettable: Who the narrator was is memorable to me, as well as the topic of suicide, which is hard to forget.
Cover: I think that the cover fit the book well, but not great.
Age Range: 14 through 17
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
tags: bullying / suicide / ya lit
Reader: Alyissa S.
Age: 14
Title: The Cure for Dreaming
Author: Cat Winters
Publisher: Amulet Books
Pub Date: 10/14/14
Galley: Yes
Top 25: Yes
Convince us to read the book: I am in love with this book! The characters were written amazingly well. I can relate to all the characters. I love how the story mixes history and struggle. The romance of the story was not like Twilight, it was just right. This book keeps you hanging at every chapter!
Memorable or Forgettable: The most memorable part was when she was on the train because it shows how every one sees something different no matter what happens.
Cover: The cover fit really well with the story. It reminds me of when Henri stood on top of Olivia when she was hypnotized.
Age Range: 14 through 15
Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
Additional Comments:
If you don't like women's suffrage books, I would not recommend this book for you.
Annotation: Have you ever been hypnotized?
tags: historical fiction / suffragists / mesmerism / ya lit
