Can you believe I hadn't read this book yet? :) A very easy, fun novel to read. Rowling's imagination can't be beat.Can you believe I hadn't read this book yet? :) A very easy, fun novel to read. Rowling's imagination can't be beat....more
I was drawn into the voices of the characters and the dire situations each faced, both the mom who's daughter was taken in a carjacking and the homeleI was drawn into the voices of the characters and the dire situations each faced, both the mom who's daughter was taken in a carjacking and the homeless teen girl who found her. Two hurting souls drawn together by a child. I didn't expect the LGBT theme that came out of the blue mid-way in the story. It's the reality of our world, and it gave me compassion for teens faced with situations similar to Molly's, but it wasn't what I set out to read with this novel. Overall, Hyde writes well and drew me into a story I might not otherwise have read except for her storytelling and characterizations. ...more
I've been a fan of Gudger's work from the beginning, and Catch doesn't disappoint. With her trademark humor mixed with some awesome suspense and charaI've been a fan of Gudger's work from the beginning, and Catch doesn't disappoint. With her trademark humor mixed with some awesome suspense and character-driven scenarios, the conclusion of the Guarded trilogy will tug at your heartstrings even as it pushes you to the edge of your seat. Highly recommended. This is gritty, real, and compassionate YA. ...more
3.5 stars. While certainly not a "bad" book, this one didn't have the flare of James' Bowers series. The plot and characters worked, but they seemed t3.5 stars. While certainly not a "bad" book, this one didn't have the flare of James' Bowers series. The plot and characters worked, but they seemed to lack the depth and emotion I would've preferred in a novel that tackles something so deep as what makes us human. Try the TV show Emergence for a more solid handling of the subject, IMO. So while the message overcame the story at times, it should still please loyal fans. Preachy? Maybe. Still a good story? Yes. ...more
I've been a fan of the dystopian genre since The Hunger Games, but it's hard to find a fresh voice when there are so many who just echo what's come beI've been a fan of the dystopian genre since The Hunger Games, but it's hard to find a fresh voice when there are so many who just echo what's come before them. Sami Eastwood's entry in the genre was fresh and exciting! I found myself looking forward to each "session" I had with the book. Main gal Andrea is strong, smart, and sassy, but she never loses her heart, even in the face of some awful abuse at the hands of her captors. It's easy to root for her, and we grow to care for her new friends too. Eastwood has penned a great tale that's easy to compare to the works of Collins, Roth, and Dashner except with much more hope, something this reader welcomes. More please!...more
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