Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Readings Best YA Books of 2010
So without further ado I give you Readings Best Young Adult Books of 2010:
Fiona Wood
Fourteen-year-old Dan’s life is a mess, but he’s concentrating on six impossible things, including new school hell and a crush on the girl next door. Our reviewer said, ‘One of the stand-out young adult novels of this year ... I didn’t want it to end.’
Monsters of Men
Monsters of Men Patrick Ness
Our reviewer said, ‘Following on from the events in The Ask and the Answer, Monsters is a gripping read that sees Todd and Viola forced into a war they never wanted ... Ness never flinches away from how horrific war is, and how frustratingly slow progress can be.’
Mockingjay: The Hunger Games Book Three
Mockingjay: The Hunger Games Book Three Suzanne Collins
This gripping adventure series about a deadly reality game show has been a word-of-mouth bestseller – and this final instalment doesn’t disappoint. Twice, Katniss has been forced to participate in the brutal Hunger Games. Twice, she’s survived against the odds. But the Capitol are looking for revenge.
This is Shyness
This is Shyness Leanne Hall
Shyness is a suburb where it’s always night. Wildgirl is a visitor from across the border. And the charismatic Wolfboy is her guide for a night they’ll never forget. Our reviewer said, ‘It’s easy to see why This is Shyness won the 2009 Text Prize. In a word, it’s amazing
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
Will Grayson, Will Grayson John Green & David Levithan
This fabulously schizophrenic novel tells the story of two Will Graysons, exploring the dichotomy we all struggle with within ourselves. Our reviewer said, ‘A laugh-out-loud, cry-out-loud story about love and connection in all its forms: romantic, platonic, gay, straight and most importantly, musical.’
The Sky is Everywhere
The Sky is Everywhere Jandy Nelson
Seventeen-year-old Lennie’s older sister has suddenly died, leaving her with her Gram and pothead uncle Big. Our reviewer said, ‘Lennie narrates in spirited, sprawling, idiosyncratic prose that speaks perfectly of her age and her highly unconventional family life ... I can't recommend this book highly enough.’
White Cat
White Cat Holly Black
Cassell is uncursed – a straight kid in a crooked family of magicians and mobsters. Our reviewer said, ‘Nothing is as it seems in White Cat. Black edges towards perfection with this uncanny tale that’s part Harry Potter, part Sopranos. Full of a slimy, creeping kind of magic.’
Lips Touch Three Times
Lips Touch Three Times Laini Taylor
Our reviewer said, ‘One of those books that turns people who don’t like short stories into believers. This gorgeous book contains three short stories complete with goblins, a curse and lifelong secrets, and all revolving around a kiss.’
Ash
Ash Malinda Lo
Our reviewer said, ‘Malinda Lo has taken the familiar tale of Cinderella and retold it with the weight of its original intention as a cautionary tale and the added evocation of the grief of a young girl who loses her family and way of life.’
The Piper’s Son
The Piper’s Son Melina Marchetta
Saving Francesca’s Tom Mackee has been damaged by the past five years, and wants to leave the friends and family who tie him to grief. Our reviewer said, ‘There is darkness in this book: the darkness of real life, real pain. But there is warmth and light too.’
What do you guys think? Do you agree with the picks? I’ve only read two books from the list (Six Impossible Things and Mockingjay) and loved both however I’ve heard really good things on many of the other books on the list, hmmm I might have to get some of these books on the list, good thing Christmas is coming up, I love getting books for presents!
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Nic · 746 weeks ago
Jan@eatingyabooks · 746 weeks ago
Nomes · 746 weeks ago
I really think you'd love the Sky is Everywhere :)
I have Ash but haven't read it yet :)
cass_wordsonpaper 79p · 746 weeks ago
I also recommend The Sky is Everywhere. I really have to get reading all these books, because I've heard great things about them!