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Benway, Robin
6 Reviews
(3)
YA
Teenagers Joaquin, Grace, and Maya are half-siblings with the same biological mother. But they don't actually meet until Grace goes looking for them (and their birth mother) after she gives up her own baby for adoption. Benway's affecting multidimensional family story unfolds via the teens' alternating third-person narrations as they learn to trust one another with the secrets of their own complicated situations.
Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter
(3)
YA
Emmy lost her best friend Oliver at the age of seven when he was kidnapped by his noncustodial father. Ten years later, Oliver has been found and returned home--but will he fit back into his old life? Benway focuses her heartfelt novel mostly on Emmy's relatable teenage concerns and parent issues, but Oliver's traumatic story helps raise the stakes for all concerned.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(3)
YA
Teenage safecracker Maggie is back, and after false accusations against her parents, the Collective is looking to expel her undercover-operatives family from the group. The line between friend and foe blurs as Maggie, along with boyfriend Jesse and best friend Roux, flees to Paris to clear her parents' names. A quick pace, lots of action, and a little romance make for entertaining reading.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
(3)
YA
Maggie, a sixteen-year-old safecracker and daughter of spies, finally gets a solo assignment: attend a private NYC high school and befriend classmate Jesse in order to gain access to his father's documents. It seems simple enough--until she falls for Jesse. Less action-packed than Ally Carter's Gallagher Girls series, this book will appeal to readers who like adventure with their romance.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
(3)
YA
After their parents' divorce, April, May, and June discover they have extraordinary powers: April sees the future, May can disappear, and June reads minds. The girls respond differently to their abilities while navigating a year at their new high school. Though Benway doesn't fully explain the special powers, it's worth suspending disbelief to enjoy the siblings' distinctive narratives skillfully woven together.
Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter
(3)
YA
Audrey's ex, Evan, writes a hit song about their breakup after she dumps him. Suddenly Audrey is (in)famous: the paparazzi chase her, reporters call her, and message boards dissect her every move. In this light yet smart look at fame and notoriety, Audrey proves to readers that she's more than just what Evan's song makes her out to be.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
6 reviews
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