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Barzak, Christopher
2 Reviews
(4)
YA
Just before graduation, Ellie's small Ohio hometown is decimated by tornadoes; Ellie's the only survivor of her close-knit friend group. Soon, Ellie realizes she can see and speak to the ghosts of her friends; she helps some move on, but others struggle. The heavy, pervasive grief makes for slow, sometimes tedious reading. An author's note reveals the intriguing, true-life inspiration for this supernatural tale.
Reviewer: Jessica Tackett MacDonald
(4)
YA
Aidan can't remember Jarrod, his old friend who has just returned to town. But the reappearance sparks other memories of eerie visions and voices Aidan experienced throughout childhood and inexplicably forgot, leading him to unravel a tangled history of family curses. Despite some awkwardly paced revelations, the gloomy, timeless atmosphere is impeccably sustained, with Aidan and Jarrod's uncomplicated romance a bright counterpoint.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
2 reviews
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