Posts Tagged by YA Novel
A Heart-Pumping Mystery with the Right Amount of Romance
August 27, 2013 | Filled under Horror, Mystery Thriller, Romance, YA Fiction |
“I would highly recommend this book to those who like mysteries, suspense, young adult, and romance novels.” –Amazon Reviewer
Get ready for a heart-pumping ride with today’s feature book, Crushing by Elena Dillon. The perfect combination of mystery and romance, it currently has a 4.7 star rating with 23 reviews.
A Little About Crushing:
Rory is the pampered and adored daughter of a wealthy Southern family. Her life is seemingly perfect until her troubled childhood crush moves back forcing her to choose between him and the life that has been chosen for her. As if that isn’t enough, her quiet island town has turned dangerous. A good friend has gone missing, lending truth to the rumors of a serial kidnapper. In her quest to help she becomes a target and will have to make choices about love, friendship and the inevitable sacrifice that they both require.
About the Author:
Elena lives and writes in a suburb North of Los Angeles. She loves being a wife and a mother to her two kids and three dogs. A self proclaimed nerd, she has been writing since she was a child. She has only recently, however, come out of the closet about this to her family and friends.
What Readers Are Saying About Crushing:
“I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I’d expected it to focus mainly on the romance aspect, but it was a perfect mix. I was completely engrossed from start to finish. The mystery was amazing, and had a few twists. This was an amazing hard to put down novel, one I’m sure many of you will enjoy!” –Simone
“This book grabbed me from the beginning. This is a definite must read from young adult on into the adult years.” –Amazon Reviewer
“I really liked this book, it had suspense, romance, and mystery. What’s not to love? The author did a great job at creating characters that you grew to like and could relate to as well as a plot that was fast-paced and kept you on the edge of your seat.” –Kristy
Make sure to grab your copy of the suspenseful mystery, Crushing today.
A Superbly Crafted YA Novel
March 3, 2013 | Filled under Uncategorized |
Kindle friends, today’s featured book is Essence by Heather Case. This young adult novel will have people of all ages quickly turning the pages to find out what happens next. Essence has a whopping 4.9 star rating with 13 reviews. “I enjoyed the characters, especially Ana, a teen-aged girl trying to find her place after experiencing some difficult situations in her life. I have a feeling this will be a series to follow & I would encourage anyone who likes a good read to grab it!!” -E.G. Sanders
A Little About Essence:
Ana Drummond is a seventeen-year-old high school junior who finds herself being uprooted from her diverse neighborhood in Chicago. As she arrives in rural Georgia to accommodate her mother’s career, Ana struggles with the nuances of southern society. She also wrestles to define who she is and what she wishes to become in light of the death of her father and her estranged relationship with her mother. Ana’s fervent requests to return to Chicago begin to wane when she discovers Elijah, the soul of a former slave, that dwells in her house.
When Ana and her brother, Gabe, are the targets of a racial assault. Elijah intervenes in the assault to ensure that Ana and Gabe escape, but Ana finds herself in the ironic position of trying to convince her mother that the family should stay in Georgia to pursue tolerance and justice.
About the Author:
Heather Case lives in Indiana with her husband and two daughters. She works as a College Counselor both in an independent school and as a private consultant. She is passionate about helping adolescents discover the path that will allow them to become unique and powerful individuals as they journey towards adulthood. For more information about the Essence book series, visit www.TheEssenceBooks.com. For more information about college counseling, visit www.SummitEducationConsulting.com.
What People Are Saying About Essence:
“This is a wonderful, engaging story for adults and teens with relatable characters. You won’t be able to put it down and will be anxious for what comes next!” –Terra Aguirre
“I thoroughly enjoyed this engaging book! The descriptions of places and characters made me feel as if I were in Georgia with Ana and her family; the plot was timely and made me again consider the issue of tolerance.” –Mark Hood
“All of the characters are well developed and intriguing. I cannot wait for the sequel to come out. I’m dying to know what happens.” –Angela Terry
Grab your copy of Essence today.
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