What We're Reading

Book Reviews by the staff of the Mendocino County Library

Friday, August 15, 2014

Ukiah YA Librarians Recommend

The Queen of the Tearling - Erika Johansen
Kelsea was raised in isolation.  Taught in secret her country’s history, she knew the day would come when she would take over her kingdom, but didn’t know just how much her kingdom had fallen into disarray.   With the world watching, Kelsea must make some quick decisions on just what type of queen she wants to be.

Golden - Jessi Kirby
Parker Frost has always been a good girl.  Best in her class, graduating with honors, and up for a full scholarship for Stanford, her life seems to be right on track.  That is, until she finds a notebook of a student who died ten years ago; one of those girls who seemed to have it all.  Parker decides to read it, and begins to find out just how complex life can be, and how choices, even everyday little ones, can really make you into the person you will become

The Impossible Knife of Memory – Laurie Halse Anderson
For the past five years, Hayley Kincain and her father, Andy have been on the road, never staying long in one place as he struggles to escape the demons that have tortured him since his return from Iraq. Now they are back in the town where he grew up so Hayley can attend school. Perhaps, for the first time, Hayley can have a normal life, put aside her own painful memories, even have a relationship with Finn, the hot guy who obviously likes her but is hiding secrets of his own.                  

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