This week's pick is a YA title that I couldn't wait to get my hands on and definitely wasn't disappointed though since I have been blogging, I haven't seen it show up on my blogs though it was published in Feb 2009 which could be part of why. Regardless....
Toby Barks: Read Alis by Naomi Rich.
Summary: At 14, Alis has never been outside her strict religious community. But when her parents arrange for her to marry a 40-year-old man, she desperately flees to the dangerous, unfamiliar city. She learns quickly that the only way to survive there is to become a thief--or worse.
My thoughts:
This book had many surprising events and a pretty unique story line. Alis most definitely pulled me in and often times, I had little trouble envisioning the world created. I found myself both loving and hating her family, despising them for how they treat her but knowing it was their lifestyle. This book puts a nice spin on the strict religious community type of scenario.
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Hmm... I've never read a book set in a religious community... but if you recommend this one I'll have to have a look!
LOL seems like Toby couldn't wait to get his hands...sorry, paws on it either. Sounds good, and the cover looks nice.
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Aye.Me? Thank you for pointing that out haha. This is what I get for trying to do this at midnight I guess... but the religious community aspect of this book was really interesting, and somewhat eye opening.
ReplyDeleteIvana- Yep, he took it and wouldnt give it back haha