July92012

Living Dead Girl- Elizabeth Scott

Alice is known as the cute little girl who lives with her father, Ray. Alice always looks so happy. But no one knows that Alice, is not Alice.

Alice was abducted years ago. Alice isn’t the first Alice. She lives alone in fear of her abductor, Ray. Alice dreams of going home, but knows that Ray would catch her if she tried to escape. One day, Ray decides that he needs another little girl. Alice could teach her how to behave and do as shes told. Ray tells Alice to go to the park to look for a girl for him. Alice provides the details he needs to take another girl. Alice is happy. She won’t have to be alone anymore. And then it all hits her. There were girls before her. Innocent girls like her that aren’t around anymore. She knows that Ray wouldn’t risk having two girls with him at once. But then again. Ray said he loves her. And he meant it, right?

K: This. book. is. woah. Not many books make me cry; this one did. Goodness, i loved it though. Being told from the point of view of Alice, you’re put in her place. You feel the fear and loneliness. The anxiousness, and the need to be free.

A: This book also shows how Alice’s mind gets twisted by Ray to make herself think  in ways that she wouldn’t. An overall great book that messes with your emotions.

Kaitlyn’s Rating: 9/10

Ally’s Rating: 9.5/10

March262012

Willow - Julia Hoban

Seven long months ago, Willow’s parents died in a terrible car accident. The twist? 16 year old Willow was driving. She secretly begins cutting herself to block the pain. It is working for her, until one boy, named Guy, discovers her terrible secrets- and threatens to tell her brother. How will he react? How will she? Can Willow forgive herself? Will her brother forgive her? The questions keep building until Willow feels like she can’t take it anymore. Will this boy help her? Or just make things more complicated?

This book is more than a ‘self-harm book’- it is the story of struggle, of forgiveness, and of sorrow. I strongly encourage you to read it.

Learn more about Julia Hoban and her books at:

http://www.zimbio.com/YA+Book+Reviews/articles/6/Interview+Julia+Hoban+Author+Willow+TSS

Ally’s rating: 9/10 Stars

Kaitlyn’s rating: 8.5/10 Stars

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