With its slower pace and the many concepts it introduces and leaves unresolved, West’s debut novel will appeal to readers who appreciate philosophical fiction and fans of Scott Westerfeld’s “Uglies” and “Impostors” series.
Endearing characters spark life into centuries-old history in Walters’s latest, which will appeal to fans of Philippa Gregory, Margaret George, and Sharon Kay Penman.
Offer supplemental resources for further exploration of these groundbreaking women, and how they were treated after the end of World War I, to keep avid history readers engaged.
Readers craving something less sweet than the traditional Christmas story will devour Klavan’s (The Nightmare Feast) fast-paced, secret-driven story in no time at all.
Discussion questions at the end make this a great choice for book groups looking to end the year on an upbeat note. Ryan’s first novel for adults has endearing and flawed characters who are easy to root for as they navigate tough situations and find that they’re stronger together than alone.