Who knew YA could be so entertaining!
926450
Fell in love with this novel for no particular reason.  Somehow this YA book manages to transcend the age barrier. A great novel to curl up with this winter.
2740584
I love a good YA book, and this one totally did not disappoint! The characters were written extremely well, and I adored all their little quirks!

NapoLEOn... sigh... if I was still in high school, he's totally the boy I'd have a crush on. I loved how even though his character was a what you see is what you get type... there was still this layer of mystery underneath. And let's not forget all of those 80's movie references had me cracking up!

Okay enough about Leo... the book focuses on Addy.

The beginning of the books pulls you in and has you wondering what all has happened to Addy to make her this way. We aren't told what happened to her right away, instead Wendy uses a mixture of things to bring out what happened to her.

If you want a book that will pull out all of your emotions, then I highly recommend this book!
3101488
I had so much fun reading this awesome book. Giggles ,laughter and nothing but love for Yaya. I baked a batch of cookies had a great weekend. Thank you so much! On my way to my next adventure book 2.
Hee hee hee perfect! Giggles!
2613588
I don't usually read books labeled as YA, but a friend of mine said this one was particularly well done and, after reading some excellent reviews, I decided to give it a shot. I was not disappointed. The premise is both fun and frightening, and the book hooked me from page one. Very well done.
1731220
This was cute, fun, funny, smart, and great with the boundaries of young romance. I found myself glued and loving every minute of it! Pleasantly surprised! I want another one, please!
1171150
Wow. What a ride! What an ending! This novel really stands out among the few YA suspense/mystery out there. It will keep you hooked until the end. Not only is it a mystery involving a liar, cheating boyfriend but it's also a journey through several cities including Paris, London and Mumbai--what else could I ask for? The story unravels in a slow uncovering of hidden truths and missing pieces that complicates the story more in every chapter.
The writing flowed nicely and the two girls were well developed characters. Some parts of the story may have felt a bit forced and the ending was quite a shocker, but it's definitely a fresh, fun addition to Young Adult literature that readers of all ages will enjoy.
1845977
I'm really picky about YA books. Too often, they are "dumbed down" for younger readers. Not this one! It's scary, fascinating, and wonderfully written. I love Robert Liparulo's adult novels (thrillers), but I wasn't sure I'd like his venture into YA. I should not have had doubts! It's truly a great story and executed so well.

I read some of the other reviews, obviously I agree with the glowing ones (and there are a lot of them), but I had to laugh at the lower-rated ones: Some didn't like it was YA (duh, the product description says it's YA--even though I seriously doubt you could say why it's YA--I think teens and adults would love it); some were upset it's the first of a series ("book one" sort of says that, folks. One person called it a prelude or preface to advertisement for the rest of the series. Jeez. Yes, it lacks a pat ending, but (1) that's great, I want more! and (2) despite it setting up more of a story to come, it's a good story in and of itself, with great mystery and spooky scenes and character I grew to really care about, and in my opinion, a good story that was satisfying all by itself.)

Long story short: It's a great read. Both my sister and mother have read through the whole series and tells everyone to read it, and that's what I'm doing now.
2174957
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book.  I was and still am burning out from the YA books, but a friend suggested this book and I took the plung and I am very glad I did.  While it encompasses many aspects of a YA book, the Hellhound aspect really makes it unique.  Ms. Swart provides the reader with a whole background and history of the Hellhound and this isn't the dog from hell, these are God's ultimate defense against evil and Kasadya excels.  Not wanting to reveal too much, but this woman kicks demon butt and looks good doing it.  My only complaint is it ends and we have to wait for the next book.  P.S. Go team Chax! Once he gets his cute butt handed to him ;)
3366277
The beauty of this book by Madeline Wynn is that it  gets you from the first chapter.  The action picks up so quickly that you will be hooked right away.  I was intrigued from the start, and I needed to know what in the world was going on!  I did not put the book down until I knew!  It's spooky, quirky, and at times down right scary!  It kept me guessing and I was not disappointed when it all unraveled.  Highly recommended to anyone who loves YA fiction!!
3188051
When you come across a book titled A Plague of Unicorns, it kind of makes you pause and wonder what on earth that could be about! It turns out, this book is as quirky and delightful as its title suggests!  I have read many books that take place in abbeys or boarding schools and plenty of books with monks, orchards, or mythical beasts.  But I have to say that this is the first book I have ever read that has entwined these elements in such a hilarious and compelling story.  I found myself literally laughing aloud in spots.  Any child -- boy or girl -- who enjoys colorful depictions of life in a bygone era or is tickled by little twists of humor throughout a story will thoroughly enjoy this book.  Adults who enjoy YA literature may also enjoy this story -- I certainly did!  The ending has a lovely little twist that didn't take me by surprise, but might well take younger readers by surprise.

I received a complimentary copy in order to write a review. My opinion is my own.
380740
This book was not what I was expecting it to be, but turned out to be a fast fun read. Very entertaining for the most part. This would be a great read for YA.
4079729
I hadn't realized it was a YA book when I purchased it. While it may have been YA, and my YA days are long in the past, I enjoyed it immensely. Alexie's prose is so engaging that reading the book was a breeze, and I had a hard time putting it down. I would definitely recommend this to adults as well as regular YA readers.
2540773
As a middle aged woman I don't often find myself hunting out rollicking YA reads. I encountered this book by serendipity on the Kindle discussion boards, downloaded a sample and was hooked.  This is a highly entertaining, beautifully written and plotted fantasy of 2 kids who go time travelling with their eccentric English uncle.  I love how the author has created a world that you want to inhabit and I can't wait for the next instalment.  I've never read any Harry Potter (seen the movies though) but I think that if you and/or your kids love Harry Potter then you'd love this, and like Potter and Adrian Mole I think this book will have a very promising future because the characters are believable and loveable and evolving.
1315243
This Fairytale Rocks!!  Aine leads you down a path you follow eagerly till the very end.  I love it when YA Authors treat the reader with respect and a challenge and Mrs. Ristau did both incredibly well. All ages will revel in this tales twist and turns, right to the very last page! Well done. I can't wait to see what this author has in store for us next!
534086
I love picking up cheap YA novels for light reading on the weekends when I don't have to focus on work for a while. I bought this book because it was free and had a title and description that made me certain it was going to be terrible, but I couldn't have been more wrong. This books successfully escapes the most groan-worthy YA tropes and is instead a well written story about a protagonist with personality and the boy she loves. This boy is kind and funny and is completely upfront with his new girlfriend about his condition.  I bought the rest of the series before I even finished this book an I have already recommended the series to both my sisters. Other than the handful of typos and slight errors in the work itself (all of which I have highlighted to forward to the author if I can figure out how) this book is well written and a completely fun read. If the typos get fixed I will absolutely give it 5 stars!!!
2071196
I loved the vividness of the characters and the imaginative plot that Brittany Oldroyd invented! This was a fun and awesome book. It drew me in from the beginning and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would recommend it to those who like YA.
414966
I never thought that as a married, mom-to-be, I'd still love reading YA as much as I do - largely in part to Jenny B. Jones! This Katie Parker series of hers is beyond amazing. It brought back the typical angst of my own teen years, and showed me that some things really don't change regardless of if you're 15, 25, or 55. Each of the extremely witty and realistic characters were relatable in some form or fashion.

In "On The Loose", I found myself laughing out loud and sometimes crying right along with the characters, upset when they were upset, sad when they were sad, and hysterical when they were being silly. I've noticed before that its easy for YA books to all read alike - but this series by Jenny is fresh and fun. DON'T miss out on this novel. It'll encourage, inspire, and challenge you. I ask you to read it, and I DARE you to pass it on to a teen in your life! =)