YA at its’ truest, meaning not young teens but this will appeal to the New Adult 16-20 year old market as well as those of us a little older. This is a well written and presented story of a futuristic virtual reality. When one of the main characters is dying, her brain, memories, feelings etc … Continue reading Aaru by David Meredith
Young Adult
Eden Wakes by C. S. Harte
First and most importantly - this is a book for middle school through adult readers. There is nothing in here that I would not have allowed my 12 year old children to read. The main character, Kayla is a foster child. Along with the stress and pressures of being moved around a lot, dealing with … Continue reading Eden Wakes by C. S. Harte
Heirs of Power by Kay MacLeod
This book is the first in the Constellation Saga. Kitty, the main character has spent her life being raised by her father who has taught her to be hunter. Kitty does not realize that she is part of the Constellation group until an encounter with a otherworldly ritual when her father reveals her true identity … Continue reading Heirs of Power by Kay MacLeod
Scorpion: The Myriad Series by Cindy Stone
Here is the third nominee for Book Talk Radio Club's Best Book of the Year. In the continuing wave of great Young Adult novels, this book easily holds its own. The main character, Avery, a young adult who has been raised in a very privileged New York environment, quickly pulls you into her world. You … Continue reading Scorpion: The Myriad Series by Cindy Stone
Stalking Jack The Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
YA - Young Adult Fiction This is the first book being presented by James Patterson under his new children's imprint Jimmy Patterson Books. So many Young adult books can easily be enjoyed by young teens and I thought that was true of this book until … Continue reading Stalking Jack The Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
On The Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis
YA - Science Fiction I know that YA is one of the newest trends - thank you Twilight - and I have read and enjoyed a few but this was not one of them. I just could not get into the book - and tried for 100 pages. Not my cup of tea. Reviewed January 3, … Continue reading On The Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis
