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 Libri
Leah Thomas crea fantascienza YA che approfondisce relazioni complesse in ambientazioni fantasiose. La sua scrittura è caratterizzata da una profonda esplorazione della psicologia dei personaggi e da una voce narrativa distintiva. Thomas esamina frequentemente temi di identità, connessione e ricerca di appartenenza. Le sue storie invitano i lettori nei paesaggi emotivi e intellettuali di personaggi che navigano nell'ignoto.
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
- 416pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
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.