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Corrigan, Eireann
4 Reviews
(3)
YA
At the rehab facility she's sent to after she's caught shoplifting, Greer falls for Addison, a recovering alcoholic. He's the perfect guy--except for his unquestioning dedication to his enigmatic mentor, Joshua. Soon Greer realizes that Joshua is not only creepy but also potentially dangerous. This intense, compelling novel draws readers in as Joshua's lies and psychological manipulation become increasingly disturbing.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(3)
YA
To stand out to colleges, Finn and her best friend Chloe decide to stage Chloe's disappearance, leading to (as they had hoped) a national media story. But as their town begins to unravel and an innocent classmate is arrested, Finn slowly comprehends the enormity of the lie. Somehow, Corrigan manages to make Finn sympathetic in this suspenseful, thought-provoking story.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(4)
YA
Sixteen-year-old Emil, struggling with his mother's death from cancer and subsequent family problems, finds some clarity by using a master key to access the hidden recesses of his private school. Though the story tends to drag, Emil's emotional maturation is realistically portrayed.
Reviewer: Abby Harper Kingsbury
(4)
YA
Following a violent home invasion, a family deals with its guilt, anger, and lingering fears. Fifteen-year-old Paulie begins a clandestine sexual relationship with a college student; both she and her older brother Jeremy escape into drugs. Presented as a series of wordy, meandering poems in the siblings' two voices (differentiated only by typeface), the narrative is hard-hitting but slow.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
4 reviews
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