April Lurie

Brothers, Boyfriends, & Other Criminal MInds is a book about a gril named April who doesn't want to go to her school dance, unless it's with the guy of her dreams. Her friend Brandi wants to get her to double date with her. But it turns out that Brandi's date's friend is a little bit shy when it comes to girls. But when the doorbell rings and she opens it. Standing there is Domonick the guy of her dreams.

This book is amazing. It's so romantic. It gave me chills. I couldn't wait to finish it. But when it was over I was so sad. But at least April got her happy end. I think life should be with happy endings too. I hope my life has a happy ending. I want to be just like April. Well doesnt everybody?… (mehr)

50 word review:

Teen Literature. A serial killer murdering homeless gay males. A Hetero rebellious youth fighting against bible thumping father. The killer begins communicating with said rebel. Interestingly, teaches tolerance, acceptance, introspection, and that today's youth can change dogma.

Morality tale, semi-christian, wasn't sure what I was getting into, enjoyed it though.

Reblurb:


Not needed, origination blurb was well written as was the novel.

Publishers description:


Noah Nordstrom has been dissing the religious beliefs of his father, who hosts a popular Christian radio show and whom Noah accuses of spreading hate. When two local gay teens are murdered, Noah’s anti-evangelism intensifies—he’s convinced that the killer is a caller on his dad’s program.

Then Noah meets Will Reed, a cool guy. But when he learns that Will is gay, Noah gets a little weirded out. Especially since Will seems really into him. Noah gives Will the brush-off. Meanwhile, the killer is still at large . . . and soon Noah finds the next victim. It’s Will.

Racked with guilt, Noah decides to investigate. He knows the serial killer is targeting gay teens, but only those who live in foster homes, whose deaths are not that important to society; they are the less-dead. Noah, however, is determined to prove that someone cares. With the help of Will’s journal, which he pocketed at the scene of the crime and in which the killer has written clues, Noah closes in on an opponent more dangerous than he can guess.… (mehr)