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Burning Blue

Burning Blue, November 2012
by Paul Griffin

Penguin Young Readers Group
Featuring: Nicole Castro; Jay Nazarro
288 pages
ISBN: 0803738153
EAN: 9780803738157
Kindle: B007FEF6XU
Hardcover / e-Book
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"A romantic mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat!"

Fresh Fiction Review

Burning Blue
Paul Griffin

Reviewed by Lyn Nicholas
Posted February 3, 2013

Young Adult

BURNING BLUE is a unique kind of young adult book. It's the kind that really gets you right in the feelings. It holds your attention from the very start and doesn't let you go. Nicole, the richest and most popular girl in school, has always seemed to live a charmed and glamorous life. That is, until she is attacked by someone who throws acid onto half of her face, leaving her disfigured. Jay, who is a bit of a loner and a skilled hacker, decides to investigate in hopes of discovering who was behind the attack. Suspects abound and feelings develop, but who is truly responsible? Wow! I am so glad that I decided to pick up BURNING BLUE. It's a bit darker and more intense than most of the contemporary young adult books that I've read, but that's honestly what I really loved about it. This is not your typical fluffy happy-go-lucky romance, but the romance itself is definitely one to swoon over. The mix of mystery and romance is what really pulled me in to the story. I found myself frantically flipping through the pages in order to find out more and see how the relationships developed. One of the things I loved the most was that we got to see things from Jay's perspective. I've always been a fan of male POV in young adult books. The characters are engaging and the story has the perfect pace. I really just didn't want to put this one down. I will definitely pick up more books by Paul Griffin as soon as possible!

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SUMMARY

How far would you go for love, beauty, and jealousy? When Nicole Castro, the most beautiful girl in her wealthy New Jersey high school, is splashed with acid on the left side of her perfect face, the whole world takes notice. But quiet loner Jay Nazarro does more than that--he decides to find out who did it. Jay understands how it feels to be treated like a freak, and he also has a secret: He's a brilliant hacker. But the deeper he digs, the more danger he's in--and the more he falls for Nicole. Too bad everyone is turning into a suspect, including Nicole herself. Award-winning author Paul Griffin has written a high-stakes, soulful mystery about the meaning--and dangers--of love and beauty.


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