Whisper by Lynette Noni is an incredibly secretive book with a main character who has not spoken since her capture. The writing style is also fitting for the story, making it even more enjoyable. It is a perfect sci-fi novel.
Category: Young Adult Fiction
Reviews of Young Adult Fiction on The Candid Cover YA Book Blog.
Love Songs & Other Lies, Jessica Pennington
Love Songs & Other Lies by Jessica Pennington is a whirlwind of a story that combines drama and music in a unique reality show concept. The characters are super relatable and the use of dual timelines and dual points of view give lots of dimension to the plot. Continue reading
The Summer of Broken Things, Margaret Peterson Haddix
The Summer of Broken Things by Margaret Peterson Haddix is an intriguing book set in beautiful Spain. It is a story about family secrets, and it contains two main characters who change drastically throughout the book. I did find the plot to be predictable, but it didn’t take away from my enjoyment too much. I would recommend this one to younger readers looking for a summer read with a message. Continue reading
Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian
Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian is a book has everything you could possibly want: summer vibes, ice cream, feminism, and friendship. I loved the ice cream parlour setting, and the main character is a strong leader. This book is cute and has an empowering message, and I would definitely recommend it. Continue reading
Picture Us in the Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert
Picture Us in the Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert is a beautiful book that tackles many tough issues. There are multiple themes throughout the story that will open your eyes and rip your heart out at the same time. The writing is compelling and beautiful making this one of my favourite reads so far this year. Continue reading