Glimpse by Carol Lynch Williams

Rating:

Characters: 19/20

Plot: 20/20

Originality: 19/20

Writing: 19/20

Recommendation: 20/20

Overall: 97/100 or A

Source: Publisher

Hope finds her sister Lizzie in their bathroom with a gun on her head. She doesn't understand why Lizzie would want her sister wanted to die and why she won't talk to her. Lizzie and Hope have relied on each other, since they were little. Their mom is not a reliable parent and turns tricks to support their family. She slowly unravels the truth about the mysterious circumstances that surround her sister.

I do not know how to explain this book, but amazing. I wanted to jump into the book and shield that family from the horrors that they are put into. I could relate to the realtionship between the sisters, because I am like that with my sisters. Hope starts as a niave girl with no care in the world, but sadly grows to see what the world is like. Lizzie's protective nature reminded me of how my older sister treats me and how I treat my younger sister. The mom in this book made me furious. I can not imagine anyone doing what she did to her children. The plot of Glimpse is gripping and powerful. William's verse doesn't spare a word, but allows for each emotion to be felt as if it were your own. I felt emotionally drained after this book, but I still found all of the power in the characters, because Hope and Lizzie's story will definitely stay with me. I reccomend this book to anyone that is looking for a powerful book.

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Title: Glimpse
Author: Carol Lynch Williams
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date: June 22, 2010
Twelve-year-old Hope’s life is turned upside down when her older sister, Lizzie, becomes an elective mute and is institutionalized after trying to kill herself. Hope and Lizzie have relied on each other from a young age, ever since the death of their father. Their mother, who turns tricks to support her family, is a reluctant and unreliable parent—at best. During the course of this lyrical and heartbreaking narrative from an exceptionally promising YA voice, readers will discover the chilling reason why Lizzie has stopped speaking—and why Hope is the only one who can bring the truth to light and save her sister.
This book sounds amazing. I also enjoyed her book from last year, and the cover is amazing.

The Chosen One by Carol Lnych Williams

Rating:
Characters: 18/20
Plot: 17/20
Originality: 20/20
Writing: 18/20
Recommendation: 17/20
Overall: 90/100 or A
Kyra has grown up in an isolated community without questioning the fact that her father has three wives and twenty brothers and sisters, with two more on the way. Kyra is not allowed to read anything but the bible, watch Television, go to the movies, or go on a date. Despite these strict rules, she secretly visits the Ironton County Mobile Library on Wheels or the meeting with Joshua in the middle of the night. This is the boy that she hopes to choose for herself instead of having a man chosen for her. Though her dreams are crushed, when the Prophet decreed that she must marry her sixty year old uncle at only the age of thirteen years old. He already has six other wives. Kyra must decide between a life of violence in the community or a life without her family.
The Chosen One is a one of a kind book. It is gripping, while dealing with a topic that was in the news, recently. From what I know, the polygamous sects were well portrayed. Force Marriages, Striping a man of his wives and children if he didn't follow the leader, and much more is a common feature. Kyra is strong with a lot of heart and independent. It is impossible to forget her story. Her love for her family is touching and authentic. The Chosen One is also a page turner. Williams also made it, very beautifully written. I really hope that you read this.