While I have shifted away from the genre a little over the past few years, I do love a good coming-of-age story! Today, I have a young adult book in our book review spotlight that should appeal to both teens and adults! Check out The Bad Luck Nickel, learn about author Matthew Leslie, and read my thoughts on the book!
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About the Book
When Blair Matthews, teen celeb and son of rock
legend, The Blade, shows up at a high school in Montreal amidst rumors
of a drug-fueled sex scandal, it’s the most excitement the students at
Trudeau High have seen in years.
And when Marco and his twin sister Julianna become fast friends with Blair, it seems like a dream. For Marco, Blair lifts him out of his post-breakup funk, and joins his band, The Bad Luck Nickel, instantly making it one of the hottest groups in town. And for Jules, Blair is her celebrity crush come to life in her living room.
But can Blair leave his past behind and start fresh at Trudeau High? Or will his infamy follow him from LA to MTL?
And when Marco and his twin sister Julianna become fast friends with Blair, it seems like a dream. For Marco, Blair lifts him out of his post-breakup funk, and joins his band, The Bad Luck Nickel, instantly making it one of the hottest groups in town. And for Jules, Blair is her celebrity crush come to life in her living room.
But can Blair leave his past behind and start fresh at Trudeau High? Or will his infamy follow him from LA to MTL?
My Review
Great Coming of Age Story with Wonderful Characters. This is definitely a book that will appeal to older teens and young adult readers. At first, I thought it would be a little lengthy for that audience--but, I was ready to follow the characters for hundreds more pages by the end! The teens in the novel face many challenges and teen-dramas as the storylines progress. Expect to root for every character (except maybe Blair) from the very first page. This is a book that I would have read with my teens, and one that we all would have enjoyed. The writing style is engaging and entertaining and the characters are realistic and well-developed.
Expect to Become Invested in the Characters' Stories. I love reading a book that makes me sad to leave it on the last page. I would love to follow these characters through a whole series of books--and will definitely look for more stories from this author in the future. His writing style caught my interest on page one and completely pulled me into the book and the characters' lives.
Would I Recommend The Bad Luck Nickel by Matthew Leslie? This book is written suitably for a teen audience--but, also engaging and interesting enough for an adult audience. If you enjoy coming-of-age stories with well done characters and entertaining plots--this is a great book for your reading list. There are some scenes with some heavier topics, so it may be better suited for older teens and adults--but, it is a wonderful coming-of-age novel.
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Meet the Author
Matthew Leslie grew up in Windsor,
Ontario, where he played bass in bands during high school and
university. He reckons himself a writer, musician, and lover of lovely
things. He lives in Montreal, where he teaches his favourite books to
teens with the goal of inspiring a love of reading...
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