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Falkoff, Michelle
3 Reviews
(4)
YA
On his eighteenth birthday, Patrick receives a letter from his long-dead mother. Only she's not dead--his dad's been lying to him for years. As "Pack" unravels the mystery, he loses his supportive girlfriend and his whole life turns upside-down. Though readers may not feel satisfied by the hurried resolution to the mystery, Pack is an interesting character and his complicated relationship with food and exercise adds dimension.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay
(4)
YA
Desperate to ace the SAT, shy overachiever Kara takes study drug Novalert. Soon thereafter, she gets threatening text messages. Investigating the blackmail of many students helps Kara grow more confident, make new friends, and repair damaged relationships. The backstory behind Kara's anxiety is somewhat melodramatic, but the welcome message of facing mistakes while not expecting perfection is packaged in an engaging mystery.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(3)
YA
When his friend Hayden commits suicide after a party, fifteen-year-old Sam is determined to figure out why from using the playlist his friend left him. The playlist is a red herring, but it does lead Sam to learn about the jealousy, bullying, deceit, and guilt consuming everyone Hayden knew. A sad but faithful portrayal of high school friendship dynamics.
Reviewer: David Elzey
3 reviews
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