Young Adult Book Reviews

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...

More

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...

More

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...

More

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...

More

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...

More

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...

More

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...

More

Name: Linda Brown
18 May 2023;

Genre: Science Fiction

Mindwalker is a sci-fi debut novel for 2023. The author has packed it full of action and twists and turns making it a fast-paced read. 18-year-old Sil is a 'Mindwalker' who has been trained to take over the minds of field agents and extract them from danger. She hasn't lost a...

More

Name: Emelia Age 14
15 May 2023;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Let's Play Murder has to be the first book in a while to have an ending I didn't expect. Well written and exciting, I could easily get back into the book after I had to put it down. The language used by the author is perfect for creating the imagery of the story. The st...

More

Name: Sue Wilsher
11 May 2023;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Someone is obsessed with Mia Hawkins… I normally offer a summary of the book before a review, but this is one that I am not going to do that for in case I spoil the plot for anyone who has not read it! Having finished this a while ago, I have been waiting to review it until reading all of Gina...

More