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I am glad I got this as an ARC from the author. I appreciate that, I do. But I won't give a positive review to a book that doesn't deserve it.
“[Brandon] shook his head and turned away, shifting his weight as he violently raked his hands through his hair. He looked like an agitated animal pacing its cage. He took an audible breath and faced her again. ‘Look. We weren’t trying to hurt you. We’re all friends here. Let’s not turn this into an episode of Dynasty, okay? Nobody is trying to hide anythi ...more
“[Brandon] shook his head and turned away, shifting his weight as he violently raked his hands through his hair. He looked like an agitated animal pacing its cage. He took an audible breath and faced her again. ‘Look. We weren’t trying to hurt you. We’re all friends here. Let’s not turn this into an episode of Dynasty, okay? Nobody is trying to hide anythi ...more
Torn is a quick read, but it's not an easy read. I found the subject-matter compelling, and more so given that Amber Lehman doesn't hold back details or sugar-coat her characters' experiences.
In a note from the author, Lehman says "I have never ceased to be amazed at the gentle intimacy that we humans can have for each other, and on the contrary, have never ceased to be shocked at the tendency for brutal inhumanity."
This short reflection is truly sums up the over-arching theme of the story tha ...more
In a note from the author, Lehman says "I have never ceased to be amazed at the gentle intimacy that we humans can have for each other, and on the contrary, have never ceased to be shocked at the tendency for brutal inhumanity."
This short reflection is truly sums up the over-arching theme of the story tha ...more
Apr 18, 2010
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Reviewed by LadyJay for TeensReadToo.com
14-year-old Krista is in for some major changes. After attending a private Catholic school in Ohio, her family moves to sunny California, and Krista is thrust into the completely foreign world of public education.
These kids are very different from her. They all dress well, drive fancy cars, and act much older than they appear to be. It is all a little overwhelming to Krista - especially since she comes from a rather religious family. Her parents are usuall ...more
14-year-old Krista is in for some major changes. After attending a private Catholic school in Ohio, her family moves to sunny California, and Krista is thrust into the completely foreign world of public education.
These kids are very different from her. They all dress well, drive fancy cars, and act much older than they appear to be. It is all a little overwhelming to Krista - especially since she comes from a rather religious family. Her parents are usuall ...more
