JaneApril Lindner
It seems like the current book fad is to put a twist on the classic. In this case, April Lindner has taken Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and modernized the tale. This modern story takes place on the East coast of the United States. Jane has just lost both of her parents in a tragic car accident. Lacking any sort of income, she drops out of college and applies to be a nanny through an agency. Jane is immediately placed with a family, but not just any family... Nico Rathburn's family. Nico is a legendary Rockstar, who has been living a hard-partying lifestyle for many years. Now he leads a hermit-like existence while working to revive his music career with a new album. Needless to say, a romance develops between Jane and her employer. I absolutely loved this story! I think fans of the original Jane Eyre, and teens who enjoy a good romance will love this book too.
Personal Demons
by Lisa Desrochers
I like dark fantasy, also known as vampires, werewolves, dark angels, and fae-ness. I am not ashamed to admit it. This being said, I gravitated towards the new book by Lisa Desrochers. The story centers on Frannie, an average high school student that happens to come from a very devout Catholic family. Unlike the rest of her family, Frannie has a wild streak, which has earned her a ticket to public school. There she meets Luce and Gabe, two very beautiful boys. Frannie doesn't realize that their beauty is not from this world; Gabe being an angel and Luce a demon. While the boys care for Frannie, they have alterior motives for being near her. She is special, and both heaven and hell want her soul! Yikes! This is a great quick read for teens who enjoy the paranormal. Stay tuned for more from Lisa Desrochers because this is the first book in a trilogy.
~Shanna
Teen Librarian
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