A review by Nalini Haynes In the opening scene of The Gathering, Serena drowns despite the best efforts of Maya, her best friend, and Daniel, …
Young adult
Die for Me by Amy Plum
A review by Elyse Taylor I’ve noticed a formula emerging in young adult literature, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. ‘Average’, plain, bookish, un-popular girl …
Meg Mundell
Meg Mundell, author of Black Glass, to Dark Matter This was my first ever phone interview and, as such, it wasn’t recorded. This interview is …
Black Glass by Meg Mundell
a review by Nalini Haynes Black Glass begins with Tally (aged 13) and Grace (aged 15) are sisters who are dragged around rural areas by …
Monster High by Lisi Harrison
A review by Clare Elaine Monster High by Lisi Harrison is the story of what seems to be a typical American high school, but actually hides some …
Awakened by P C & Kristin Cast
a review by Clare Elaine Awakened is the eighth novel in the House of Night series written by P.C. and Kristin Cast. The series follows the …
Ember and Ash by Pamela Freeman
A review by Nalini Haynes Ember’s father is the warlord of the dominant race of the region and her mother is one of the indigenous …
Crossing Over by Anna Kendall
a review by Liam Merrick Crossing Over is the story of a young teen, Roger. When in pain, Roger crosses over to the land …
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
a review by Nalini Haynes Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is a 17 year old wizard on the run from his nemesis, the dark Lord Voldemort. …
Embrace by Jessica Shirvington
a review by Nalini Haynes Jessica Shirvington’s Embrace begins when Violet Eden is about to turn 17, a momentous day in any girl’s life. …
Double-Edged Sword by Sarah Silverwood
a review by Nalini Haynes Sarah Silverwood’s Double-edged Sword begins with Fin (Finmere Tingewick Smith) turning 16, his birthday launching him from his strange life into …
Mogworld by Yahtzee Croshaw
a review by Nalini Haynes Mogworld by Yahtzee Croshaw begins with Jim, in second year college learning combat magic. A neighbouring college attacks in the hope …
I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett
a review by Nalini Haynes I Shall Wear Midnight is the fourth in the Tiffany Aching series, Discworld stories for younger readers (aimed at older …
Young Adult Index
This list includes books that seem to be aimed at a YA (Young Adult) audience (approximately ages 12 to 18, usually with a protagonist about …