Lindsay Ribar staat bekend om haar suggestieve YA-romans die de complexiteit van de adolescentie vastleggen. Haar schrijven duikt in thema's als identiteit, vriendschap en de zoektocht naar verbondenheid, allemaal gepresenteerd met een frisse en herkenbare stem. Ribars kenmerkende stijl combineert hedendaags realisme met een vleugje het fantastische, en trekt lezers mee in werelden die lang na de laatste pagina blijven resoneren.
A chance encounter at a convention center brings together a drummer, a fan-fiction writer, and an amateur taxidermist, setting the stage for a transformative weekend. As their lives intertwine, they navigate personal challenges and unexpected friendships, leading to self-discovery and growth. The novel explores themes of creativity, passion, and the impact of connections made in unconventional settings.
Fast-paced and unpredictable, the plot seamlessly balances a summer romance with well-crafted paranormal suspense. A fresh and substantive story about family, love, and deciding who you want to be in the world.- Kirkus , starred review Breathtaking storytelling. This is a fast-paced paranormal mystery with an unusual magic system. It is not the same old make-believe and should be very welcome in most libraries.- School Library Journal A novel that balances fantasy with realism . . . Quick and entertaining; the characters ( some of whom learn their lessons) are can't-look-away wicked in an all-too-human way.- Horn Book [An] unnerving tale of supernatural suspense . . . Ribar ( The Art of Wishing ) sets up an intriguing premise and explores Aspen's abilities in provocative ways.- Publishers Weekly The mind games are acrobatic in their twists and turns.- BCCB Refreshingly poignant. A surprisingly deep fantasy nicely grounded in reality.- Booklist A unique paranormal mystery and family drama . . . Readers will be hooked by the mystery, which has an exciting climax and a satisfying redemption for Aspen.- VOYA Pitch perfect from the title to the end, I couldn't put Rocks Fall, Everyone Dies down! The characters shine in this brilliant page-turner with a supernatural twist.-Beth Revis, author of the Across the Universe trilogy PRAISE FOR THE FOURTH WISH : The truths this novel reveals are so real . . . quite an achievement.- Kirkus Ribar has delivered fans a fun romantic read with some deliciously exciting paranormal elements while casually tackling . . . the importance of balancing power with humanity.- School Library Journal PRAISE FOR THE ART OF WISHING : Stands head and shoulders above the competition because of its main character Margo . . . a decisive, strong-willed heroine.-Tor.com Rich with romance, magic, and action, this novel will captivate teens.- School Library Journal
"When eighteen-year-old Margo McKenna becomes a genie, she must figure out how her new powers work, deal with having a master who attends her high school, and try to graduate with her secret under wraps--all while learning what "forever" really means when your boyfriend is a centuries old genie"--
Margo McKenna hat ihr Leben im Griff, bis der gut aussehende Flaschengeist Oliver auftaucht und alles durcheinander bringt. Während sie sich mit ihren drei Wünschen auseinandersetzt, wird sie schnell in ernste Schwierigkeiten verwickelt, als Olivers Erzfeind ebenfalls auftaucht und es auf sie abgesehen hat.