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Shine by Lauren Myracle

Shine

Lauren Myracle

Amulet Books · Hardcover · May 1, 2011

When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it.

Coming of AgeYA MysteriesYA LGBTQ+urban
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Who it’s for
A straightforward, emotionally keyed YA read with a familiar shelf-side pull.
Genres
YA Mysteries, YA LGBTQ+, Coming of Age
Published
Amulet Books, May 1, 2011

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About this book

When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice.

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Against a backdrop of poverty, clannishness, drugs, and intolerance, Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery. Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author. Praise for Shine “Cat eventually uncovers the truth in a cliffhanging climax in which she confronts fear, discovers that love is stronger than hate and truly ‘shines.’ Raw, realistic and compelling.” –Kirkus Reviews “The page-turning mystery and Cat’s inspiring trajectory of self-realization will draw readers in and give them plenty to ponder.” –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Dramatic in both content and presentation." –Los Angeles Times “Myracle captures well the regret that many feel for things in their past about which they are ashamed. Cat’s reflections on these moments are spot-on.” –School Library Journal AWARD: WINNER: Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award for young adult fiction YALSA 2014 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults

Why It Clicks

A straightforward, emotionally keyed YA read with a familiar shelf-side pull.

Come here for

  • teen friendship under pressure
  • contemporary YA with a collector-friendly feel

Expect

  • bullying and social strain
  • sustained contemporary immersion

Where it sits

YA Mysteries94%
Coming of Age65%
YA LGBTQ+65%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Coming of Age
  • YA LGBTQ+
  • YA Mysteries
Authors
Lauren Myracle
Publisher
Amulet Books
Published
May 1, 2011
Format
Hardcover
Reading lane
Coming of Age