A Love Story

Innocents by Cathy Coote
ISBN: 0802139272
Australian Author
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A 16 year old school girl meets a 34 year old teacher. They fall in love and move in together. She’s a bit of a tease and draws the animal in him to the surface. Things go too far, and the stresses threaten to break the relationship.

This story is told from the girl’s point of view. She explains why she’s at fault (not him). It avoids issues that such taboos generate in the community, and concentrates on the love they have for each other. Her innocent perspective, of course. It’s well written.

It’s a (different) love story. A quick read – enjoy! 3.5/5

Two tales of “Life Interrupted”

Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin
ISBN-13: 978-0312561284
Tags: Teen, Young Adult,
High School
Naomi’s accident results in amnesia. She can’t remember the last 4years – her parents divorce, mother’s remarriage, her new step-sister, her boyfriend/s. A good read. Memoirs-Teenage-Amnesiac-AMAZON

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Torn By Stephanie Guerra

ISBN-13: 978-0761462729
Tags: Teen, Young Adult, High School
Ruby comes into Stella’s life, alienating her from her friends, and introducing her to a different lifestyle. Ruby leads a detatched sort of life, doing things that unsettle Stella, but she manages to not stray – much! A tame-ish story, and a pleasant read. Torn-Stephanie-Guerra-AMAZON

Torn is not as rich, in characters and story, as the Amnesiac tale.

Ratings:
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac 3.5/5
Torn 3/5