First book review of the new year! Actually first book review since this summer. To be honest I’ve have pretty much only been reading books for my AP Lit class. Do you want a review of Old Man and the Sea from someone who is not an English professor? Didn’t think so. But I have found the time to read a few good Young Adult books. Here’s the first:
Twelve years ago, Sarah O’Brien made an unbreakable pack with her brother, James. He would protect her from their abusive father if she promised to never leave him. But as they grew older, James hold on Sarah grew tighter and tighter. When Sarah falls in love James’ best friend, Sam, her brother proves to be more broken and dangerous than anyone ever thought.
This book was from my Black Friday book hall and I had never heard of it before I found it at Half Price Books. Not surprising, since this is Kate Avelynn’s first and only novel. Despite that, this book is suspenseful and compelling. Avelynn masters the art of keeping the reader on the hook of the drama without creating a soap opera. She delves into the guilt abuse victims feel and the flusters of first love at the same time. I would absolutely recommend reading this book, then checking out the alternative endings and all the other goodies Avelynn has on her website.
Coming up next: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
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