Young Adult Book Reviews

Name: Linda Brown
18 August 2021;

Genre: Science Fiction

The Harm Tree is like dipping into a YA version of A Game of Thrones, (sadly no dragons), as it's full of dark magic, politics, bloodthirsty battles and a wonderful protector in the shape of a huge wolf. Nine years before our two main protagonists take up the battle, two princ...

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Name: Catherine Purcell
18 August 2021;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Ace of Spades is a High School drama the like of which you've not read before! Pretty Little Liars meets Gossip Girl doesn't quite hit the mark; those comparisons belittle the very sinister undertones and motives driving Aces, the anonymous shadow targeting Devon and Chiamaka....

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Name: Catherine Purcell
16 August 2021;

Genre: Friends and family

The first book in this trilogy introduced us to the group and focused on Tabby during their summer full of bookish adventures. This, the second book, follows Olivia, a high achieving, usually organised, power house as she enters Year 11; and it's not long before Olivia discovers her haven, the...

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Name: Linda Brown
16 August 2021;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Our Beautiful Game is set during the First World War. The plot has been cleverly wrapped around true historical events and the author, through her wonderful writing, shows how much she has researched her topic by basing her central character on the life of the famous female fo...

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Name: Joanna Hewish
13 August 2021;

Genre: Environment & Nature

Original and absorbing but filled with such an important message, this book is perfect for teen readers. The Summer We Turned Green tells the story of a typical, normal neighbourhood who all live peacefully. That is until the Council decide to begin building a new airport acro...

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Name: Clare Wilkins
08 August 2021;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

Ashley is part of the 'in-crowd' at school. Wealthy, glossy kids on the brink of adulthood leading privileged lives with monied parents and no real worries beyond what to wear and when to hit the beach.  Being the only black kid in the their tight-knot group has never been a problem for Ashley...

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Name: Julie Broadbent
06 August 2021;

Genre: Historical Fiction

I absolutely loved this book, I found it so compelling that I just couldn’t put it down. Lou Kuenzler's historical fiction novel Our Beautiful Game grips you from the very first page. Set toward the end of World War One, we are introduced to our hero and main protagonis...

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Name: Sharon Bolton
06 August 2021;

Genre: Mystery & Detective

16-year-old Becks is the polar opposite to her new step-sister but when their parents go on a belated honeymoon to Japan, the differences become more intriguing. Silva has always been the solitary, quiet member of the family, spending hours isolated in her room by her own choice, not allowing...

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Name: Linda Brown
06 August 2021;

Genre: Supernatural

Midnight Sun is the companion book to Stephanie Meyer's Twilight. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years a...

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Name: Natalie J. McChrystal Plimmer
05 August 2021;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

With her debut novel for young adults, Every Line of You, Gibson has created a captivating, thought-provoking, tense thriller of a page-turner. Grieving for the loss of her family, her brother's death, dad's abandonment, and mum's breakdown, Lydia buries herself in her talent...

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