In bleak Yukon, Canada Lynn McBride is surviving after society has collapsed, thanks to a nuclear war and the onset of disease. She is not alone though, her mother, brother, uncle and a couple of others live in a small settlement and rely on their hunting skills to survive. Whilst out hunting one day she… Continue reading The Wolves of Winter – Tyrell Jonhston
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A Very Large Expanse of Sea – Tahereh Mafi
Set in 2002, a year after 9/11, the world is a turbulent place but particularly for Shirin, a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl who is tired of being stereotyped. It never surprises Shirin the degrading comments, rude stares and even physical violence she must endure as a result of her race, religion and the hijab that she… Continue reading A Very Large Expanse of Sea – Tahereh Mafi
What If It’s Us – Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
Arthur is in New York but only for the Summer. Arthur loves Broadway and if it has taught him anything it is that the universe can gift you with a show-stopping romance when you least expect it. Ben believes the universe needs to keep its nose out of his business. If the universe cared about… Continue reading What If It’s Us – Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
Be Prepared – Vera Brosgol
Vera is desperate to fit in, but that isn’t easy when you are a Russian girl in the suburbs. All her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Vera’s single mother cannot afford anything as luxurious as that, but there is one summer camp… Continue reading Be Prepared – Vera Brosgol
Dear Evan Hansen – Val Emmich
Dear Evan Hansen, tells the story of when a letter that was never meant to be seen by anyone draws high school senior Evan Hansen into a family’s grief over the loss of their son. Evan is given the chance of a lifetime: to belong. He just must stick to a lie he never meant… Continue reading Dear Evan Hansen – Val Emmich
Rosie Loves Jack – Mel Darbon
Rosie loves Jack and Jack loves Rosie. So, when they get split up Rosie is willing to do anything to find the boy that makes the sun shine in her head. This included running away from home, travelling across London and to Brighton alone. Rosie faces many difficulties along the way to find Jack. This… Continue reading Rosie Loves Jack – Mel Darbon
That’s Not What Happened – Kody Keplinger
Leanne lost her best friend Sarah three years ago after she was killed in the Virgil County High School Massacre. Everyone knows how Sarah died, in the school bathroom whilst proclaiming her faith. But that's not what happened. Leanne was with Sarah when she died but didn't say anything about what really happened that day.… Continue reading That’s Not What Happened – Kody Keplinger
Book Review: Bookshop Girl by Chloe Coles
Title: Bookshop Girl(2018) Author: Chloe Coles Genres: Young Adult and Contemporary Publisher: Hot Key Books Release Date: 14th June 2018 Rating: ★★★★☆ Reviewed by: LoisSynopsis: "Bennett's Bookshop has always been a haven for sixteen-year-old Paige Turner. It's a place where she can escape from her sleepy hometown, hang out with her best friend, Holly, and also earn some money. But, like so… Continue reading Book Review: Bookshop Girl by Chloe Coles
Book Review: Floored
Title: Floorded (2018) Author: Sara Barnard, Holly Bourne, Tanya Byrne, Non Pratt, Melinda Salisbury, Lisa Williamson and Eleanor Wood Genres: Young Adult and Contemporary Publisher: Macmillan Children's Book Release Date: 12th July 2018 Rating: ★★★★☆ Reviewed by: LoisSynopsis: When they got in the lift, they were strangers (though didn't that guy used to be on TV?): Sasha, who is desperately trying… Continue reading Book Review: Floored
Book Review: My Heart Goes Bang by Keris Stainton
Title: My Heart Goes Bang (2018) Author: Keris Stainton Genres: Young Adult and Contemporary Publisher: Hot Key Books Release Date: 28th June 2018 Rating: ★★★★★ Reviewed by: Lois Synopsis: Ella, Lou, Issey, Liane and Paige are determined to make the most of this second year at uni. They want to have fun, but they want… Continue reading Book Review: My Heart Goes Bang by Keris Stainton
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