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O'Connell, Mary
2 Reviews
(2)
YA
High school student Flannery's favorite teacher goes missing, and Flannery impulsively follows her to Manhattan. A whirlwind day unfolds between two narratives. The young women share a verbosity that makes for dense reading, and copious Wuthering Heights connections lack cohesion. But this immersive novel is all about the experience. Tenacious, bookish readers will be entranced--and perhaps inspired to seek out the source text.
Reviewer: Jessica Tackett MacDonald
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2017
(3)
YA
Alone after her mother's death, Sandinista reaches a breaking point under her teacher's cruelty. She ditches school, gets a job at a vintage clothing store, and comes to terms with her grief with the help of another lost soul, Bradley, recently rebuffed by his ex-boyfriend. Sharp narration, unique characters, and strong emotional resonance give the story staying power.
Reviewer: Brittany Schlorff
2 reviews
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