#Young Adult
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Book Review: The World of the Narrows #1, Fable, by Adrienne Young
First published in November 2020 by Wednesday Books, the first book in the World of the Narrows is told from the perspective of the main character, Fable. It is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Seventeen-year-old Fable lives by her father’s five rules:… Continue reading
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Book Review: The World of the Narrows #0, Saint, by Adrienne Young
First published in November 2022 by Wednesday Books, the first book in the World of the Narrows, written in dual perspective of the main characters: Elias a.k.a Saint, and Isolde, is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Elias learns at a young age… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Crimson Moth #1, Heartless Hunter, by Kristen Ciccarelli
The first book in the Crimson Moth series, published by Wednesday Books, is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, and through the Libby app. Ciccarelli introduces her readers to great world-building in this book full of forbidden magic. Rune Winters is a witch. No one can ever know. In the… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #0.4, The Traitor, by Veronica Roth
The next installment of Four’s story, available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app, takes place two years after The Son. The Son runs parallel with events in Divergent. The Traitor continues the storyline as Tobias meets Tris Prior, and the Erudite plan comes to light. Four… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #0.3, The Son, by Veronica Roth
Four’s story continues; it’s available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Readers get to know his struggles as Tobias tries to find a place in the hierarchy of the Dauntless faction. His climb in the ranks isn’t easy. There’s danger lurking beneath the waters. And Four… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #0.2, The Initiate, by Veronica Roth
Another short glimpse into Tobias awaits you in this short story, available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. In the Initiate, Roth provides readers further insight into Four, his embryonic understanding of the danger his faction choice entails. How the bad blood between him and Eric… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #0.1, The Transfer, by Veronica Roth
Tobias Eaton never really got a voice in Divergent; now Roth is bringing him out of the shadows. First published in September 2013, the book and all its editions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. In this novella, readers gain deeper insight into Tobias,… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #3, Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Katherine Tegen Books published the third installment of the Divergent series in October 2013. The book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at local libraries or through the Libby app. Roth explores the world of what if. What if your whole world was a lie? What if… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #2, Insurgent by Veronica Roth
Published in May 2012 by HarperCollins Children’s Books, the book and its editions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, and through the Libby app. Tris continues her harrowing tale, where choices have consequences. She grapples with haunting questions, the grief of losing her parents, guilt over her… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #1, Divergent by Veronica Roth
Published by Katherine Tegen Books in February 2012, the book and its editions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, and through the Libby app. Roth brings her readers into a war-torn world broken into factions: Abnegation are selfless, Amity are peaceful, Candor value honesty, Dauntless are brave… Continue reading
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