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Book Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Author: Jenny Han Genre: Young Adult Fiction Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good occurs whilst she visits Jeremiah and Conrad at the beach house. She’s known the two boys practically since birth. They have been her friends, her brother-figures, her crushes, and the murky… Read more
Book Review: Just Listen
Author: Sarah Dessen Genre: Young Adult Fiction Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Annabel’s the youngest of three sisters, and has just had a bitter falling out with her best friend. Suddenly Annabel is friendless and isolated from everyone at school and even from her family. But then her world changes dramatically… Read more
Book Review: This Woven KingdomÂ
Author: Tahereh Mafi Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: To the rest of the world, Alizeh is a meaningless servant, destined to never be recognised for who she truly is: The lost heir to an ancient Jinn Kingdom. Alizeh must constantly dodge danger and run for her life.… Read more
Book Review: Once Upon a Broken Heart
Author: Stephanie Garber Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: The love of her life is about to marry someone else. In a bid to stop it before it’s too late, Evangeline makes a deal with the Prince of Hearts. In return he demands three kisses, each given… Read more
Book Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueÂ
Author: V.E. Schwab Genre: Historical fiction, Fantasy fiction Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: In 1714 Addie LaRue makes a bargain with the Devil himself. She should have heeded countless warnings to never strike a deal with the devil, but she was desperate and foolish. Now Addie lives her life, day after… Read more
Book Review: Fable
Author: Adrienne Young Genre: Fantasy fiction, Action adventure. Age Range: YA 15-17 Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Seventeen year old Fable is the daughter of the most powerful trader in the Narrows. Four years ago her father abandoned her on an island, and since then she’s been fighting to survive on… Read more
