Audrey Bunny

Audrey Bunny by Angie Smith and Breezy Brookshire is a sweet book about a bunny who wants nothing more than to be loved but is worried that her imperfections will cause her not to be.

This is a sweet book with a nice message.  It has a bible quote at the end and a couple of religious discussion questions but is not overhanded in it's religious message.  Even those who are not Christian can appreciate it for it's universal message of acceptance.

I recommend this book for kids 4-7

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Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac

Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin follows Naomi who falls down the stairs and looses all of the memories from the last six years of her life.  Her parents are divorced, she has a little sister and a boyfriend and social life she doesn't recognize at all.  Naomi has to figure out how to live a life she doesn't understand and decide which parts she wants to change.

This is a great book that I couldn't put down.  Naomi's journey is fascinating to read as she comes into herself.  She develops new friendships while trying to figure out her life.  The ending works well leaving the reader satisfied.

Appropriateness:   There's a bit of underage drinking (with disastrous results) and some talk of sex.  There are several discussions of mental illness and suicide.  I would recommend this book to readers 13+

Scarlet in the Snow

Scarlet in the Snow by Sophie Masson follows Natasha who finds herself at a mysterious house after running from wolves in the snow.  She's immediately drawn to a beautiful rose and when she touches it the houses terrifying owner demands that she stay at the home.  Natasha learns a lot as she works to help her family and save the one she loves.

This is a beautiful fairytale, a mix between the classic Beauty and the Beast tale and a fantasy story.  The beautiful snowy setting makes for a dream like setting and Natasha is smart and resourceful when it comes to making sure that the ones she loves are protected.  I enjoyed this book throughout and it was a beautiful twist on a classic fairytale with a strong female heroine who does the saving herself.

There is no adult content in this book.  It felt like a book written for the older YA/adult crossover audience but is appropriate for younger audiences also.  I recommend it for readers 13+