Beginning:
You have to be quick,Friday 56:
none of this pretending to be browsing business
that some shoplifters go for.
Dawn drags her chair so close to mine
our knees touch.
"So, Jess,
how are things going?"
Authors Brian Conaghan and Sarah Crossan have joined forces to tell the story of Nicu and Jess, two troubled teens whose paths cross in the unlikeliest of places.
Nicu has emigrated from Romania and is struggling to find his place in his new home. Meanwhile, Jess's home life is overshadowed by violence. When Nicu and Jess meet, what starts out as friendship slowly blossoms into romance as the two bond over their painful pasts and their hope and dreams of a better future. But will they be able to save each other, let alone themselves?
This illuminating story told in dual points of view through vibrant verse will stay with readers long after they've finished.
This sounds kind of interesting. Enjoy your current read!
ReplyDeleteYou have me curious for more! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI read a similar Crossan novel that was told in verse as well last year and I really enjoyed it. It is such a refreshing style of writing. I hope that you enjoy this one. :)
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