Spotlight on...Awaken

Good morning readers! I hope all is well in your worlds.Spotlight on... is a celebration of books that are no longer new to the bookshelves but deserve a continued interest in reading them because they are worth it. A book will be featured each Saturday, so check back to see what will be next.

I am pleased to bring Awaken back into the spotlight. 

I bought this book last summer, and when I finished reading it, I was in love with it. A lot. 

This is one book that is always on my "You must read this book!" list for my students. It gives readers a glimpse into what life could be like in 2060, and let me tell you, it is not too far off from how many of our teens live today.

While Kacvinsky's debut novel is dystopian, I feel like it could be considered realistic fiction as well. But you will have to read the book to find out why, and then re-visit this post, or my original review, and let me know what you think.

With the combination of realism, solid storytelling, strong characters, and a topical discussion piece in the classroom, Awaken deserves another moment in the spotlight. 

The novel's sequel, Middle Ground, will be out this fall. I canNOT wait. Did I mention I am excited? A lot.

Have you read/reviewed Awaken? If so, leave your thoughts on the novel and/or a link to your review in the comments section.

Happy Reading!