Young Adult Book Reviews

Name: Julie Broadbent
02 July 2020;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Trina Warren did not set out to be a hero, she was just going to fourth period. For her it was just another normal day at school. As she attempts to navigate her way to class, whilst trying to avoid any more hassle from the mean jocks, she hears a loud bang. She sees an overturned chair and th...

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Name: Julie Broadbent
02 July 2020;

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Short Knife is set in the 5th century. The Roman Empire has withdrawn from Britain, throwing it into the chaos of the Dark Ages. Young Mai and her sister Haf live a peaceful existence on their small farm with their father, until the day their lives are shattered by the arr...

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Name: Linda Brown
08 June 2020;

Genre: Fantasy

Midnight's Twins is a debut fantasy novel by Holly Race and is the first in a trilogy of books. As an adult reviewer, I have read many fantasy novels, but this author has truly impressed me. She has managed to create a new world called Annwn, which you visit in your dreams. Th...

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Name: Clare Wilkins
03 June 2020;

Genre: Dystopian

In The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the Capitol is still living with the ravages of war when 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is selected as a mentor for the barely-watched and unpopular Hunger Games. Still a student at the Academy and desperate to gain a scholarship to enable h...

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Name: Sharon Bolton
27 May 2020;

Genre: LBGTQ+

When Dylan met Ellis, so much about his own life started to make sense. He felt he was on course for true happiness and feeling comfortable being gay. All of this changed, however, when Ellis died in a tragic accident. Is Dylan suffering from survivor's guilt, or is his recollection of someone...

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Name: Stephen Leitch
17 May 2020;

Genre: Adventure

Alex Rider is back in this new adventure from Anthony Horowitz. Having just returned to school and enjoying his normal life, after being informed he will no longer be used for secret missions, Alex finds himself agreeing to take on one more mission for Mrs Jones, Chief Executive of MI6 Special...

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Name: Julie Broadbent
15 May 2020;

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

Here Lie the Secrets is a tense psychological thriller that follows the story of 18 year-old Mia. Set in New York, Mia goes to stay with her aunt in Manhattan for the summer. Here she is introduced to her aunt's roommate Rav, who is a parapsychology student. Mia is intrigued t...

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Name: Linda brown
15 May 2020;

Genre: LBGTQ+

When Dylan and Ellis's secret relationship is exposed on social media, Dylan is forced to come out. Much to Dylan's surprise, they are met with support at their Easter high school dance and he feels that with Ellis at his side, things will not be all bad.But Dylan's happiness is sh...

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Name: Sharon Bolton
14 May 2020;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Set during World War II on the Scottish airfield of Windyedge this is a complex novel which illustrates Elizabeth Wein's attention to detail. It is a natural choice for suggesting to readers looking for a fantastic piece of historical fiction since it not only immerses the reader in the time s...

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Name: Sharon Bolton
12 May 2020;

Genre: Historical Fiction

Having thoroughly enjoyed Orphan Monster Spy, I was determined to get my hands on the sequel Devil Darling Spy. Imagine the excitement when it arrived just before lockdown occurred!The start of the novel picked up where the previous one ende...

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