The Here and Now by Ann Brashares
Richard and I were walking around the mall the other day and he says, "I wish I were 16 again."
Me too. I could sleep 'til noon, my bones wouldn't ache and I could eat as much ice cream as I wanted without any side effects. And I could hang out with cool kids like Prenna and Ethan.
These two teenagers stole my heart. No wonder Prenna fell in love with Ethan even though the rules in her community forbade it. He is just too darn cute.
Prenna and her mother are part of a group of time travelers who have escaped to the past to try to avert the disease and social unrest of the future. They work hard to remain undetected. When Prenna shows up in Ethan's class, he knows she's keeping a secret.
I love to read a good YA novel every now and then. The Here and Now is well crafted in blending the creation of the future with the reality of the present. The story is fast moving, tension filled, and includes a touch of romance. Falling in love for the first time is a feeling none of us will ever forget no matter how old. Ann Brashares does a wonderful job of involving the reader into the life of teenager and fueling the fire with the supernatural.
Even though I am not the target audience for this book, the pages kept turning. The characters are adorable. The setting is intriguing and believable. And oh do I wish I was 16 again.
Richard and I were walking around the mall the other day and he says, "I wish I were 16 again."
Me too. I could sleep 'til noon, my bones wouldn't ache and I could eat as much ice cream as I wanted without any side effects. And I could hang out with cool kids like Prenna and Ethan.
These two teenagers stole my heart. No wonder Prenna fell in love with Ethan even though the rules in her community forbade it. He is just too darn cute. Prenna and her mother are part of a group of time travelers who have escaped to the past to try to avert the disease and social unrest of the future. They work hard to remain undetected. When Prenna shows up in Ethan's class, he knows she's keeping a secret.
I love to read a good YA novel every now and then. The Here and Now is well crafted in blending the creation of the future with the reality of the present. The story is fast moving, tension filled, and includes a touch of romance. Falling in love for the first time is a feeling none of us will ever forget no matter how old. Ann Brashares does a wonderful job of involving the reader into the life of teenager and fueling the fire with the supernatural.
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