The third book in Cavallaro’s series opens a year after Book 2. Graham Halstead and Julia Whelan, as the voices of main characters Charlotte Holmes and Jamie Watson, alternate chapters to recount a story that has little action. Both narrators do a good job of capturing the voices of the estranged, guilt-ridden, and angst-driven teenagers who are trying to come to terms with all that’s happened and move on. Graham Halstead, as Jamie, has no trace of the British accent you would expect from someone raised in England but is believable as he obsesses over all the disparate parts of his life, trying to find closure. Julia Whelan gives a much more nuanced performance, employing different accents as Charlotte tries to right all her wrongs. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
Real-world takes on classics, fairy tales, and even historical lore might not be as common as fantasy versions, but that’s what makes it so cool when an author pulls them off. Whether it’s turning famous literary heroes and historical figures into teens, diversifying the works of Shakespeare and Austen, or turning political work on its […]
Gird your loins and your wallets—today is a release day worthy of doubling your entire YA collection. The incredible new voices of debuts like Ashley Woodfolk and Tomi Adeyemi join incredible new entries by established names like Brigid Kemmerer and Brittany Cavallaro. Favorite series get new installments, romances will make your heart pitter-patter and also […]
The stories continue! Find out what your favorite characters have been up to and where they’re going next in this amazing collection of next installments in series of all genres. (Please note that spoilers are to be expected, but will be kept as vague as possible!) You can also find highly anticipated sequels among our […]
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a month start off with a bang like this March does, and the hits just keep on coming until the very end. Get your fill of incredible debuts, mindblowing fantasy, beautifully quiet contemporary, an anthology of unforgettable girls, and books guaranteed to shatter your heart.
From Scooby Doo to Nancy Drew, mystery solving is something so many of us have loved since we were little kids. But we’re not wee ones anymore, and the bold, brave sleuths of YA lit face twists, turns, gore, betrayal, terror, and heartbreak as they embark on solving mysteries the pros in power won’t…or can’t. […]