Blink+Once

Blink Once by Cylin Busby Ghost Story/Thriller/Paranormal 2012

Kirkus age 12-17, SLJ Gr 8+

Recommended by Barrington Middle School

View the NHU-PAC entry [|here]

Comments: This has strong appeal with my 7/8 girls. The boys assume it's a girl's story because of the cover. Amy, BMS

What an exciting page turner! Full of plot surprises, twists and turns. A bit of innocent romance between the main characters who are living in a hospital/ICU that will speak to teen's need for acceptance in their worst moments. West is likable and believable 17 year old; Olivia's unpredictability is enough for the reader to wonder - with West - if she's really got West's best interests at heart. I loved how West was able to embrace his unusual hospital experience so that it made him a real hero. The supporting characters all rang true for me - especially Nurse Norris and West's best friend Mike. I am not sure if this is better suited to Flume given the age of the characters, but I absolutely loved this. Yvette/Merrimack