Unforgettable and distinct voices . . . A fantastic novel that will be especially resonant for readers who struggle with being or feeling outside of 'normal.' starred review Booklist
Leah Thomas Boeken
Leah Thomas creëert YA sciencefiction die zich verdiept in complexe relaties binnen fantasievolle omgevingen. Haar schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door een diepe verkenning van de psychologie van personages en een onderscheidende vertelstem. Thomas onderzoekt regelmatig thema's als identiteit, verbinding en de zoektocht naar ergens thuishoren. Haar verhalen nodigen lezers uit in de emotionele en intellectuele werelden van personages die het onbekende trotseren.
Ollie and Moritz are two teenagers who will never meet. Each of them lives with a life-affecting illness. Contact with electricity sends Ollie into debilitating seizures, while Moritz has a heart defect and is kept alive by an electronic pacemaker. If they did meet, Ollie would seize, but turning off the pacemaker would kill Moritz. Through an exchange of letters, the two boys develop a strong bond of friendship which becomes a lifeline during dark times - until Moritz reveals that he holds the key to their shared, sinister past, and has been keeping it from Ollie all along.
A radical and empowering primer for the next generation of activists.
Wild and Crooked
- 416bladzijden
- 15 uur lezen
Set in a small town, this compelling novel weaves together the secrets of a long-ago crime with themes of personal liberation. The story explores the struggle to break free from the shadows of the past, highlighting the impact of buried truths on the present. Leah Thomas, a critically-acclaimed author, crafts a narrative that delves into the complexities of memory and redemption, inviting readers to uncover the hidden layers of both the town and its inhabitants.