Playing Book Reviewer Bingo? I'll make it easy for you. SLOTAT is a beautifully written, powerful young adult novel is compelling in its artistry, a true tour de force of comic elements combined with heartfelt drama. It's John Green meets Lurlene McDaniel, with humor and angst. The main characters, Amy and Ricky, are nuanced and fully realized. The sweeping depiction of teen parenthood is pitch-pe...

The Unwritten Rule by Elizabeth Scott (Simon Pulse, Hardcover, April 2010) Rating: Among girlfriends, there is one unwritten rule - do not steal your best friend's boyfriend.  When Brianna starts dating Ryan, Sarah is crushed because she's liked Ryan for years.  Sarah doesn't intend to steal Ryan from Brianna but as the three begin to hang out more, it's obvious Ryan ...

The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting (HarperTeen, Hardcover, March 2010) Rating: Dead bodies seem to call to Violet Ambrose.  Ever since she was little and uncovered the body of a teenage girl in the woods, Violet has been able to find dead bodies--mostly, squirrels, mice, cats, and other woodland creatures.  Their "imprint" calls to her, through colors, smells, and noises.  Violet h...