(2) YA Chapters alternate between Aussie high schoolers Sophia (a math-and-science whiz preoccupied with finding a reclusive Russian mathematician and passing her hated drama class) and Joshua (an amateur magician whose longstanding love for Sophia is unrequited). Excellent character development of the protagonists, their diverse group of friends, and their families makes their budding romantic relationship just one among several satisfying plot lines; witty dialogue keeps pages turning.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2018

(3) YA Illustrated by Mike Lawrence. Crowds descend upon Alba's "Oklahoma! meets Smallville" home after a TV prophet predicts that her tiny town will alone survive the apocalypse. Meanwhile, Alba struggles to figure out what to do after graduation and deals with the return of an old friend; working on her comics helps her process everything. Alba's tart, pop culture–savvy voice keeps this heartfelt story, illustrated with occasional comics-style art, fresh.

Reviewer: Lauren Causey

(2) YA Budding horror-filmmaker Sam is tight with his posse of fellow Aussie misfits: gay best friend Mike; highly excitable Adrian; and consummate nerd-girl Allison. Then beautiful, worldly Camilla arrives. She hangs with Sam and his friends, and manages to coax them out of their comfort zone. Snappy banter and fish-out-of-water situations combine with touching moments to create an entertaining and diverting read.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2013