The Sky is Every Where

By Jandy Nelson
(YA F Nels)
375 pages 2010 Realistic Fiction

Lennie, 17, is absolutely devastated after her older sister Bailey dies. She deals with her grief by playing her clarinet, writing poetry on scraps of paper that she leaves around town, and falling into the arms of Bailey’s boyfriend, the only other person who understands how she feels. When Joe, the new boy in town, catches her eye, she finds herself caught in a love triangle. One boy represents a bittersweet past; the other an uncertain future. As Lennie comes to terms with the choices she has to make, she slowly learns to move on from her sister’s death. (Grades 9 & up)

Reviewed by Teen Librarian Shelly P.

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The Mockingbirds

By Daisy Whitney
(YA F Whit)
339 pages 2010 Realist Fiction

“Silence does not equal consent…the only thing that means yes, is yes,” so learns Alex, a junior at a prestigious boarding school. When she wakes up in bed with a strange boy, after a drunken night she can barely remember, she has a hard time putting the pieces together. As disjointed memories of the night before begin to surface she realizes she’s a victim of date rape. Instead of going to the police or the school administration, Alex seeks justice through the Mockingbirds, an underground justice system inspired by Harper Lee’s novel. But will it be enough to help her feel normal again? (Grades 8 & up)

Reviewed by Teen Librarian Kay G.

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Hot Pick from TAB - Last Sacrifice

By Richelle Mead
(YA F Mead)
594 pages 2010 Supernatural Fiction

Rose must escape from prison to find the true murderer of Queen Tatiana. With the help of her friends, Rose discovers the reality surrounding the murder of the queen and uncovers a secret that will change the vampire world forever. Mead expertly balances the right mix of thrilling action with heart-wrenching emotion to keep readers wanting more! To find out what ultimately happens with Rose, be sure to check out the last book in the Vampire Academy series. (Grades 7 & up)

Reviewed by TAB member Shivani S.
 
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Elixir

By Hilary Duff
(YA F Duff)
327 pages 2010 Paranormal Romance

Clea, a budding photographer, is puzzled when she notices a shadowy figure of a guy in several of her recent photos. She’s even more perplexed when she starts dreaming about him. Her dreams span several time periods, and she’s always there. Was she his girlfriend in past lives? When she meets him in person, she becomes more confused. Why hasn’t he aged? How will her attraction to him affect her relationship with her good friend Ben, who’s in love with her? A bit of mystery and adventure combine to make a paranormal puzzle hinting at a sequel. (Grades 9 & up)

Reviewed by Teen Librarian Shelly P.

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