Young Adult Book Reviews
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The Half-Life of Love
Name: Stephanie A
16 June 2023;Genre: Romance & Relationships
I LOVED this. From the concept to the characters, The Half-Life of Love is a really beautiful love story with themes of friendship, grief, family, and a message of never taking a day for granted. Highly emotional, it made me both laugh and cry. Brianna's characters are incredi...
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The Girl Who Fell to Earth
Name: Sam Phillips
16 June 2023;Genre: Family & Home
What if there is life on other planets, but that whoever or whatever that life is, has been taught to despise those of us on Earth for our apparent lack of emotion or care? The Girl Who Fell to Earth by Patricia Forde takes this possibility and cleverly unpicks ideas of indoct...
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When Women Were Dragons
Name: Clare Wilkins
13 June 2023;Genre: Personal Growth
In an alternative 1950's America a 'Mass Dragoning' occurs. Hundreds of thousands of women spontaneously sprout wings and talons and fly away, leaving fire and devastation in their wake. As a young girl, Alex Green is aware of the extraordinary events that unfolded in her town but a sustained...
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Crossing the Line
Name: Eileen Armstrong
11 June 2023;Genre: Social Issues
A question for you: do you want a book that will get everyone reading? Crossing the Line is that book. It's the story of Erik. Erik could be any teenage boy in your school. Since his dad died of Covid-19, his life hasn't been the same. At school, his red hair makes him an easy...
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Bitterthorn
Name: Linda Brown
09 June 2023;Genre: Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
Bitterthorn, by the wonderful author Kat Dunn, is a must read of 2023. Dunn has spun a tale of a beautiful dark romance that will capture your heart and linger long after you have finished the last page... Mina is a princess in the town of Blumwald, but the town is over...
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The Sharp Edge of Silence
Name: Ruth Cornish
02 June 2023;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
The Sharp Edge of Silence is a tough YA read where the cover declares that 'boys will be held accountable'. This book is a thriller where the victim of a terrible crime exacts an equally terrible revenge on their perpetrator. Intertwined are also the stories of the other two m...
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Never Trust A Gemini
Name: Clair Bossons
01 June 2023;Genre: LBGTQ+
Never Trust a Gemini is a humorous story following Cat, who is obsessed with star signs and has a crush on her friend Alison Bridgewater. It is advertised as 'A sweet funny romantic comedy about a girl who likes girls'. I enjoyed the format of the book as it was broken up wit...
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My Love Life and The Apocalypse
Name: Clair Bossons
01 June 2023;Genre: Science Fiction
I found My Love Life and The Apocalypse to be a really thought provoking read, especially given the recent concern surrounding artificial intelligence and the extreme weather events on the news. The chapters alternate between Echo (part human and part robot) and Pandora, daugh...
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Every Word A Lie
Name: Clair Bossons
22 May 2023;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
Every Word A Lie is a murder mystery that is full of twists and turns. It is fast-paced and really builds the tension. It is also a bit of a cautionary tale on internet safety, but this is done in a way that is not condescending. The message is clear - Every Word could be A Li...
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This is the Way the World Ends
Name: Clare Wilkins
19 May 2023;Genre: Suspense & Thrillers
Attending prestigious Webber Academy in New York, scholarship student Waverly is used to keeping a low profile and fitting in. Academic but with parents in a different financial sphere from her wealthy peers, she works hard and subsidises herself by tutoring. When this brings her into the hall...
