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Summary: Emotional story of a young woman's journey
Review: Karin Story pens a young adult novel of depth and beauty with Lonely Heart. The heroine is believable and the story is told with warmth and honesty. I absolutely loved it!
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Summary: A pleasure for all ages
Review: Life inside the covers of a book appeals to Alyx Mossman far more than what she finds surrounding her, especially since her family has moved from New York to Heart, Colorado. Her father's ultimatum has not helped the situation with his demands that she would be off to boarding school if she does not learn to socialize with her peers. The truth is that Alyx feels like an outsider no matter where she is.Carrie Eberson does not give Alyx the opportunity to distance herself, cheerfully befriending her with or without her consent. Her elder brother is the school's heart throb, and Tom soon notices the reclusive Alyx. Unfortunately, Alyx misjudges his relationship with the school bad girl, distrusting her own gifts to attract such a popular boy. Teen struggles with self-esteem and self-worth make LONELY HEART a poignant read. Alyx's naivety leads to painful clashes with school's bad girl, revealing her own inability to defend herself. Yet when she does learn to assert herself, Alyx comes across as a powerful and lovable heroine readers will cheer. In addition, Tom makes a delightful hero with his typical male blindness but good heart, and his younger sister is absolutely wonderful. With subtle complexity and powerful characterizations, LONELY HEART comes highly recommended.
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Summary: A heart-warming read.
Review: Lonely Heart is truly one the best books I've picked up in a long time. I laughed, cried, and throughout the book, was totally enchanted. Karin Story is a gifted author whose books I will definitely seek out in the future.
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Summary: MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
Review: What are the feelings of a young girl becoming a woman?
Struggling to have her own identity and still maintain unity with her family? That is what young Alyx Mossman is trying to achieve in this excellent novel for young adults. Moving from NY to Colorado with her family, Alyx encounters the trauma of being the new girl in High School. Most of us know
how that feels! Not only is she new, but she is different from the others, in dress, action and attitude. Alyx catches the eye of the popular Tom Eberson and is befriended by his sister Carrie. Alyx at first is not pleased
with this unwanted attention, as she is struggling with her relationships at home and the guilt of the death of a friend she left behind. Karen Story speaks in a way that young people will relate to.
She brings her characters to life and keeps the reader interested in the story as it twists and turns into mystery, suspense and danger for Alyx and her new friends. The autor also brings the innocence of young love into the storyline in a tender, gentle way. This was quite enjoyable and a good read.
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Summary: MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
Review: What are the feelings of a young girl becoming a woman?
Struggling to have her own identity and still maintain unity with her family? That is what young Alyx Mossman is trying to achieve in this excellent novel for young adults. Moving from NY to Colorado with her family, Alyx encounters the trauma of being the new girl in High School. Most of us know
how that feels! Not only is she new, but she is different from the others, in dress, action and attitude. Alyx catches the eye of the popular Tom Eberson and is befriended by his sister Carrie. Alyx at first is not pleased
with this unwanted attention, as she is struggling with her relationships at home and the guilt of the death of a friend she left behind. Karen Story speaks in a way that young people will relate to.
She brings her characters to life and keeps the reader interested in the story as it twists and turns into mystery, suspense and danger for Alyx and her new friends. The autor also brings the innocence of young love into the storyline in a tender, gentle way. This was quite enjoyable and a good read.
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