CatherineGrade: A-
Author April Lindner continues to modernize those British Classics that everyone has been forced to read in their English class. This time, Catherine, is the modern re-telling of Brontes' Wuthering Heights. Although we are still firmly entrenched in the Jane Eyre camp, we found this version of Wuthering Heights far less annoying and easier to follow. We suggest that you read both this version and the original. If you want even more Catherine and Heathcliff drama, you can follow up the books with one of the many films.
Paper ValentineGrade: A
We have heard that author Brenna Yovanoff writes some crazy, disturbing, but totally fantastic books- and it's TRUE! We thought we'd start with Paper Valentine (guess it was one of those "let's read about serial killers" moments). Hannah's best friend, Lillian died six months ago of starvation. Hannah blames herself for letting her friend waste away and now Lillian is haunting her, trying to get her to investigate a series of murders that are happening in their town. Strange storyline, but certainly not your typical girl detective works with ghost. In fact it really is so much more. If you read this one and like it, we've got her other two- The Replacement and The Space Between- already on our shelves.
DodgerGrade: A-
Pratchett fans probably won't be disappointed- we weren't, but there were some slow moments in this one and some that felt as though they had been repeated. Dodger saves the day by rescuing a damsel in distress, becomes friends with Charles Dickens, and helps capture Sweeney Todd in this cool mix of adventure and history.
Wonder ShowGrade: A
Sometimes you just have to run off and join the circus... or carnival... or Wonder Show. Portia Remini joins the troupe after running away from a home for girls in the hopes that she will find her father and escape the clutches of Mister. But he has eyes everywhere and he knows the truth about her family. Full of heartfelt characters, Wonder Show is one of the summer must-reads.
Just One DayGrade: A
Gayle Forman has a knack for setting up a storyline that fills in one side so well, that you really want to know what the other character was doing. That's not a criticism, it's her style. In Just One Day, Allyson Healy takes the Senior trip of a life-time to Europe. While visiting London, she meets Willem and together they take a spontaneous trip to Paris. In just 24-hours, Allyson will experience risk, adventure, love, fear and abandonment which will change her in every way. The companion novel, Just One Year, will be available October 2013.
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