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Pub. Date: July 22, 2008
ISBN-13: 9780802797636
320pp
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Kori Kitzler
is the "dark angel" of the eighth grade in Undone by Brooke
Taylor. Serena Moore is just your average
eighth grader. When Kori tells Serena that they are
more alike than she thinks, Serena is instantly flattered. What could she and bad-girl Kori possibly have in common?
Fast forward to their sophomore year and they're now best friends. They tell each other everything and Serena
has turned into Kori's twin. Serena has dyed her hair and changed her
clothes to look and act just like Kori. Kori is fearless,
and takes risks.
But then a tragedy happens,
and Serena is left alone. She has always
been reluctant and scared, but decides to fulfill Kori’s
list of five things she wants to accomplish before she dies. As Serena begins to complete those five
things, she learns for the first time how alike they really are, but she also
begins to uncover some secrets Kori had been hiding.
In Undone, author Brooke Taylor, channels a teenager’s voice so
realistically, I was instantly hurtled back to those tender years.
There were many times I was reading and chuckling about Serena’s complicated
relationship with her mother. There are
lots of themes covered in this engaging book with the biggest being self
discovery with a mystery that weaves throughout and keeps you turning the pages
as fast as you can.
The storyline about the girls
having such a strong friendship was touching and realistically portrayed.
I thought the plot and the writing were clever and witty. I have
been lucky enough to have read some fantastic YA books lately and this one is
no exception As I read this book I kept thinking
what a fantastic writer Brooke Taylor is. I would highly recommend this book to
readers 14 and up. I think some of the
themes are too dark for anyone younger. I look forward to reading much
more from this new author. She is one to watch.
Book Room Grade
B+
Review Posted: August 17, 2008
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