Young Adult Book Reviews

Name: Ruth Cornish
11 April 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Despite the clue in the title, the reappearance of the focus of this brilliant new YA novel from Holly Jackson still surprised me! I was so deeply immersed in the disappearance of the main character, Bel's mum Rachel, that her unexpected return to the Price family left me, the reader, as unset...

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Name: Stephen Leitch
11 April 2024;

Genre: Dystopian

From the author of The Loop series comes a shocking yet compulsive novel of survival, determination, social media and reality TV called 'The Kill Factor'.  "Retribution Island exists to reform criminals, and that is what you are." Teenager Emerson Ness has just b...

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Name: Aman Age 13
10 April 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Great book, compelling and jaw-dropping! Some swearing so I would say anyone over 13 should read it.

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Name: Ruth Cornish
08 April 2024;

Genre: Supernatural

Sister Spirit is a beautifully written, emotional story about a teen girl searching for her identity and, along the way, discovering the reasons behind the vivid images that haunt her dreams. This book weaves cultural and mystical themes through a more real-life narrative of d...

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Name: Phoebe Age 14
08 April 2024;

Genre: Fantasy

The book Goddess Crown is honestly one of the best books that I have read for a long time. The book is set in a fantasy world, in a kingdom call Galla. The palace is in the south, where the royals and lords live. They and all of the people in and around Galla believe in a Godd...

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Name: Rachel Bolton
02 April 2024;

Genre: Family & Home

What a wonderful idea to set a time travelling story with a cinema screen as the portal. Translated from Dutch, this award-winning novel (The Golden Pencil Prize for best Dutch children’s book of the year) tells the story of how Cate - a little bit sad, a little bit angry and definitely a litt...

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Name: Sam
21 March 2024;

Genre: Horror

Bite Risk: Caught Dead is the second book in this fast-paced fantasy horror for teens by S.J. Wills. A guaranteed great read for all, and an ideal choice for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant. Following the discovery of the Sequest conspiracy and their subsequent downfall, t...

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Name: Stephen Leitch
19 March 2024;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Mythical Japanese creatures, family secrets, school and destiny all come together in this exciting novel by A. J. Hartley. For 15 year old Caleb school is a lonely place, especially as one of the few half Japanese students at Porterfield High School. Despite being raised all-American, fitting...

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Name: Clair Age 14
15 March 2024;

Genre: LBGTQ+

In The No Girlfriend Rule, Hollis finds herself unable to join her boyfriend Chis and his group's table top game due to their 'No Girlfriends at the table' rule. Eager to continue playing so that she can have something to talk to Chris about, Hollis seeks another group to join...

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Name: Ruth Cornish
15 March 2024;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Faridah Abike-Iymide's long awaited follow up to her YA novel Ace of Spades will be equally popular and is well worth the wait.  Where Sleeping Girls Lie is a combination of a mystery requiring detective work from the main character, Sade Hu...

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