When Julian is 9 years old, his parents were killed a car accident, and he was placed in a foster home. When his foster family no longer wanted him, his uncle became his guardian. Unfortunately, Julian's uncle should never have been allowed to be a father, and in the five years since then, Julian has learned to follow strict rules to keep his uncle from becoming "upset." Of course, he often makes mistakes and is punished. Now a freshman in high school, Julian runs into his former foster-brother, Adam, and he discovers that they wanted to adopt him, not give him away. Adam still sees Julian as his little brother, and he welcomes him into his circle of friends. When Adam discovers how terrible Julian's home life is, he vows to protect his "brother." However, breaking Julian out of his cage may cost both them their lives. This lyrical and haunting story of abuse, hope, and friendship will captivate readers. Adam and Julian are both such unique and amazing characters, and you can't stop from loving them as much as they love each other. I could not put this book down, and it is a story that will resonate with me always. Highly recommended!
List of Cages by Robin Roe
When Julian is 9 years old, his parents were killed a car accident, and he was placed in a foster home. When his foster family no longer wanted him, his uncle became his guardian. Unfortunately, Julian's uncle should never have been allowed to be a father, and in the five years since then, Julian has learned to follow strict rules to keep his uncle from becoming "upset." Of course, he often makes mistakes and is punished. Now a freshman in high school, Julian runs into his former foster-brother, Adam, and he discovers that they wanted to adopt him, not give him away. Adam still sees Julian as his little brother, and he welcomes him into his circle of friends. When Adam discovers how terrible Julian's home life is, he vows to protect his "brother." However, breaking Julian out of his cage may cost both them their lives. This lyrical and haunting story of abuse, hope, and friendship will captivate readers. Adam and Julian are both such unique and amazing characters, and you can't stop from loving them as much as they love each other. I could not put this book down, and it is a story that will resonate with me always. Highly recommended!
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The Impossibility of Us by Katy Upperman On paper, Elise and Mati should never be a couple. They come from different worlds. He is Afghan, and she is a California girl. Their parents are against their relationship, and his religion says it is wrong. Even their future commitments mean their relationship can never last. Despite all that, Mati and Elise have not been able to stay away from each other since their fateful meeting on a deserted beach. They both realize that love is precious, and they want to make it work. However, how long can you keep fighting for your dreams when everyone else tells you they are impossible? This swoon-worthy romance of star-crossed lovers is impossible to put down. Mati is a poet, and his poems filled with longing for Elise are hungry and beautiful. They perfectly capture the rapture of falling in love. This is the perfect romance to start the school year. Highly recommended! |
AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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