Reviews written by Eden Grey

HALF A WORLD AWAY is a unique, wonderfully written narrative from the point of view of a very troubled boy. When Jaden's parents take him to Kazakhstan where they plan to adopt a new baby, many of his fears are brought to light. Will they now reject Jaden, just as...

THE SCAVENGERS is a humorous adventure set in a dystopian Midwest United States, where a girl named Maggie must rescue her family and friends from certain danger. What I loved: Maggie's realistically independent attitude. The girl wants so bad to be on...

POLARIS is the sequel, and conclusion, to Mindee Arnett's YA science fiction series that began with AVALON. It is fast-paced, full of action and fighting, and will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next. What I loved: Jeth's...

A well-written urban romance with strong world-building and unique characters, ON THE EDGE is a refreshing addition to the world of contemporary YA fiction. What I loved: The setting. The hardcore, gritty, and dangerous world of inner city Miami contrasts with...

This book is hysterical. Let's talk about what "hysterical" means. hys·ter·i·cal - h??ster?k(?)l/ - adjective 1. deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion. synonyms: overwrought, overemotional, out of control, frenzied, frantic, wild, feverish, crazed Yes, all of that very much describes...

Once again Robin LaFevers blows us away with the latest incredible installment in the His Fair Assassin trilogy. Annith finally gets under the spotlight, and does she ever shine. Like the other books in the series, GRAVE MERCY and DARK TRIUMPH, the story is really driven by...

CAGED WARRIOR takes the reader to places they had no idea they could even go between the pages of a book. The poorest parts of Detroit, on of the poorest and most dangerous cities in the U.S., is where McCutcheon "M.D." Daniels calls home. He's only 16, but M.D. is...

This is a spectacular book. It is action-packed, thrilling, mystical, and will keep you guessing until the end. The plot is well-written and perfectly paced. The dialogue is unique to the locale and really authentic. The use of Hawaiian myths and folklore in the plot is simply outstanding. Aslan really...

I read SEX & VIOLENCE at the recommendation of a book-loving friend, and he was so very right - I needed to read this book. I wish I had read it sooner. If you want a summary, scroll up or read one of the other reviews. I'm just going to...

The gist: This a story about the stages of grief, coping, and dealing with hardship. Set in a very small town, in an indeterminable probably-present time period, the story of River Rose Byrne is like unraveling a ball of yarn and following its windy path towards the secret tied...

CHARM & STRANGE is a deserving Morris Award winning novel about family, abuse, and mental illness. It's very well-written and perfectly structured, has fascinating characters, and is really unique in its portrayal of mental illness in teens. Portrayal of mental illness: In her debut Stephanie Kuehn...

COMPLICIT is an amazing book. It's the story of Jamie and his sister, Crazy Cate. Cate may be the craziest girl in town, but Jamie also has his share of problems. He worries a lot, has panic attacks, and in extremely emotional situations his hands go completely numb and useless....

Told entirely in poetry written by the narrator, Lexi, the latest "Gravel Road" novel in verse from Saddleback Publishing is a heartfelt personal journey through hardship, drama, and pain. Life is really screwed up for sixteen year-old Lexi (rhymes with sexy). Her real mom is gone...

What if the monsters weren't the bad guys? If they were just regular, everyday people who went to school and fell in love and got in fights - the stories would be boring, right? No way. The stories would be bizarre, they would make you uncomfortable and keep you up...

For fans of Andrew Smith's WINGER and GRASSHOPPER JUNGLE comes the latest YA novel by Adam Selzer. PLAY ME BACKWARDS is a hysterical look at the senior year of a slacker named Leon Harris. The plain and simple truth is, I loved Leon Harris. Yes, he's the...