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Got two YA books this week that I am really excited about. Old Magic by Marianne Curley and Nearly Departed by Rook Hastings. Old Magic was first published in 2000, but with all the YA hype it has been reissued this year. Isn’t the cover awesomely spooky?
The moment the new guy walks into the room, Kate senses something strange and intense about him. Something supernatural. Her instincts are proven correct a few minutes later when, bullied by his classmates, Jarrod unknowingly conjures up a freak thunderstorm inside their classroom.
Jarrod doesn’t believe in the paranormal. When Kate tries to convince him that he has extraordinary powers that need to be harnessed, he only puts up with her “hocus pocus” notions because he finds her captivating. However, the dangerous, uncontrolled strengthening of his gift finally convinces Jarrod that he must take Kate’s theories seriously. Together, they embark on a remarkable journey — one which will unravel the mystery that has haunted Jarrod’s family for generations and pit the teens against immense forces in a battle to undo the past and reshape the future.
Nearly Departed by Rook Hastings
“I’ve seen a ghost,” said Emily. “Well, not seen one exactly. Heard one. At least, I think I have!” Everything has a rational explanation. Unless it doesn’t. Welcome to Weirdsville…Woodsville is not like other towns. Night falls a little earlier there, the shadows are darker and denser, and everyone knows it’s a place where strange things happen. Even if they won’t admit it. Bethan would prefer to be anywhere but here. Jay has his theories, but isn’t ready to share. Hashim sees more than he’ll say, while Kelly’s demons are all too flesh and blood. But Emily’s freak-out brings them out of denial and face to face with the supernatural. Anywhere else, Friday night would be date night. But not in Weirdsville!
And for review (via Librarything c/o HarperCollins) I got the new adult fiction book by YA author Sara Shepard (Pretty Little Liars Series). Has a pretty, sparky cover and looks like it will be an enjoyable – if not somewhat depressing read.
All the Things We Didn’t Say by Sara Shepard
Emotional, issue-led fiction perfect for all fans of The Memory Keeper’s Daughter and Jodi Picoult Tragedy came as if so often does: a teenage party, emotions running high, followed by a horrific car crash. A girl is left dead and a boy is forced to leave his home town, with a secret that he will carry with him forever! Years later, when Summer’s mother disappears one summer, she is left with her father. Obsessed with an accident from years ago, he slowly descends into mental illness. And as he becomes more disorientated, he reveals small fragments of a secret that has been hidden since his youth, a secret that changes everything. Summer supports her father as much as she can but eventually realises that she has to escape. She finds refuge with her great-aunt, Stella. Feisty, fun-loving, and dying of cancer, Stella holds parts of the family secret. Slowly, things fall into place for Summer – or at least so she thinks! This is a story of the importance of family, of the damage a lie can do, and of how nothing is ever what it seems.
That’s it for this week, what did you get in your mailboxes?
- Top 10 Books of 2015 - January 6, 2016
- Image comic-book-buying madness - December 3, 2015
- Review: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews - November 22, 2015
OHH all those sound awesome – Old Magic, and Nearly Departed especially – Cant wait to hear what you think!
Old Magic sounds really good – I’ll be interested to read your review of that one. I received Nearly Departed for review & really liked it :o)
I’ve not read anything by Sara Shepard but have read a lot of good things about her Pretty Little Liars series so it will be interesting to see what you think of All The Things We Didn’t Say
+JMJ+
All the Things We Didn’t Say sounds haunting! I don’t care much for Jodi Picoult-type authors or “issue-driven fiction,” but the title and cover of this book would certainly make me think twice!
I keep thinking I should buy Old Magic. I’m very tempted now I’ve seen that you have it. Enjoy!
Loveeee the cover of Old Magic, and I can’t wait to read Nearly Departed! Brilliant books, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts 🙂
Ooo, I have seen three different covers for Old Magic and I definitely like this one the best! Nearly Departed is on my wish list, and All the Things looks so interesting! Enjoy them!
I think I want to read Nearly Departed. I also like the cover to Old Magic. Very cool. Enjoy your books. Here’s Mine.