Posts Tagged "realistic fiction"

If you like great gritty and realistic fiction, get your hands on a copy of Split by 2010 debut author Swati Avasthi. This YA novel tells the story Jace Witherspoon, who flees an abusive father to try and start a new life with the older brother who escaped years before. But for Jace escaping from his past will take more than a long road trip and some new friends. Split has some scenes that had my heart racing, including a few where I was so worried about what would happen that I wanted to do what I do while watching a horror movie – close my eyes. Problem is, it’s hard to read with your eyes closed. Thankfully, I was brave and kept my eyes open and was able to enjoy of Swati’s novel. For fans of realistic fiction, I highly recommend...

When I finished reading Dirty Little Secrets by C. J. Omololu, I had the overwhelming desire to help my mom cut down on some of her clutter. As much as I complain about my mother’s tendency to hang onto things that she doesn’t need, she’s got nothing on Lucy’s mom in Dirty Little Secrets. This YA novel takes a look at the serious issue of hoarding. It was a powerful novel that pulled no punches. A warning to those who like me have a tendency to read while eating, you might want to avoid eating while reading this one as some of details get a bit graphic. This is a great novel that tackles a serious subject that hasn’t had much, if any, literary...

It’s group blog time once again, It’s Monday What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at One Person’s Journey Through a World of Books. I’ve been doing more writing than reading this week, and only managed to get through one “real” book and one audio book. I finished the awesome Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde and listened to the moving Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr. Shades of Grey I’ll be honest, although I like the premise behind Jasper Fforde’s Thursday Next series, I had a hard time getting into those books, but when I read the premise behind Shades of Grey, I knew I had to give Fforde another try, and I am so glad I did. The novel is set in a dystopian future where everyone is obsessed with color and society is...