Young Adult Book Reviews

Name: Sue Wilsher
01 July 2025;

Genre: Dystopian

When Xavier wakes up on the first morning of a family weekend with his pregnant step-mum, Nia, and dad, Caleb, which he doesn't want to be on, he doesn't recognise where they are. Everything inside seems the same - but it's as if the house has been transported to a different location. Having t...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
01 July 2025;

Genre: Historical Fiction

It is 1066 and King Harald Hardrada is planning to invade York with his Viking fleet. His youngest son, Tor, and his companion, Eirik, have been sent ahead to gather information, but an accident wrecks their boat. With Eirik dead, Tor is left to complete his mission alone. Whilst gathering inf...

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Name: Clair Bossons
30 June 2025;

Genre: Science Fiction

Augmented is set in a future where the climate crisis has meant that plant life is depleted and there is a fight for survival. The decision has been taken to enhance abilities so that people can make a real difference. On an Earth where people can no longer go outside without...

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Name: Sue Wilsher
26 June 2025;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

When seven teenagers arrive for a school retreat, they find themselves at the Motel Loba, abandoned and rundown; not the top location they were expecting. But things only get worse when they find they are trapped and forced to play a game where every hour they must vote one person out, decidin...

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Name: Lorraine Ansell
26 June 2025;

Genre: Myths & Legends

Many years have passed since Robin Hood and the forest were beaten, destroyed, and left for dead. Marion has suffered a lonely existence as the Sheriff of Nottingham's wife, raising their son Rex whilst keeping the biggest secret of all. The remaining outlaws guard the one remaining piece of f...

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Name: Ruth Cornish
23 June 2025;

Genre: Romance & Relationships

The Hero Complex, the eagerly anticipated follow up to last year's The Love Interest by Helen Comerford, is another great read, full of interesting characters and with a great plot twist right at the beginning. In The Hero Complex...

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Name: Clare Wilkins
13 June 2025;

Genre: Personal Growth

George and his friends form the resident school band. An unofficial title but they play all the school gigs and local parties. Tadgh is a frustrated singer, hiding his talent, unsure of himself and unwilling to sing even in front of his family. Jeff and newcomer Beth are looking to start their...

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Name: Margaret Pemberton
12 June 2025;

Genre: Science Fiction

Augmented is a totally absorbing crossover between a science fiction and dystopian world. It is set in a version of Britain, specifically London, where food is at a premium and people can only stay outside for very short times, without wearing specialised suits. The pre...

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Name: Raveesha Age 15
10 June 2025;

Genre: Adventure

I love books that include pirates, romance, adventure. I have read the the Daughter of the Pirate King and Daughter of the Siren Queen. And those two books become my most favourite. Vengeance of the Pirate Queen is also amazing!

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Name: Jacqueline Harris
09 June 2025;

Genre: Fantasy

Lee and Annie have been friends since they met at the orphanage. Now they are both dragonriders and their pasts come back to haunt them. Will those pasts tear them apart or will the bonds forged learning to ride dragons over come what has happened? Set in a land with a recent revolutionary pas...

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