Young Adult
Reviews, recommendations, posts and ideas for and by young adults.
The Graces by Laure Eve
Written by Emily Mitchell · Published Feb 7, 2017
Library volunteer Emily found The Graces dreamy, dark, enigmatic and unputdownable.
The Making of Mollie by Anna Carey
Written by Emily Mitchell · Published Jan 24, 2017
Emily found The Making of Mollie "an interesting historical novel, with a splash of girl power added for good measure."
Blame by Simon Mayo
Written by Kate Ashton · Published Dec 27, 2016
Kate recommends this young adult novel to teens and adults alike
Panic by Lauren Oliver
Written by Emily Mitchell · Published Dec 22, 2016
Panic meets Lauren Oliver's usual high standards of characterisation and realism.
Bus Stop Baby by Fleur Hitchcock
Written by Emily Mitchell · Published Dec 8, 2016
A touching story about friendship, family and abandonment for pre-teens.
Rose in the Blitz by Rebecca Stevens
Written by Emily Mitchell · Published Nov 24, 2016
Emily finds Rose in the Blitz cleverly mixes past and present, deals sensitively with the subject of dementia, and effectively delivers the message that love conquers all.
The Ever Never Handbook by Soman Chainani
Written by Emily Mitchell · Published Nov 10, 2016
The Ever Never Handbook provides an irreverent and imaginative take on fairytales.
Unboxed by Non Pratt
Written by Emily Mitchell · Published Oct 27, 2016
Emily finds Unboxed delicate, honest and poignant.
Fire Witch by Matt Ralphs
Written by Emily Mitchell · Published Oct 11, 2016
Emily reviews the second book in Matt Ralphs' Fire Girl series.
Only Ever Yours by Louise O’Neill
Written by Matt Shenton · Published Jul 5, 2016
Literacy ambassador Matt Shenton reviews dystopian novel Only Ever Yours.