Language: R (92 swears, 54 ‘f'); Mature Content: PG-13 (on-page, vaguely detailed sex and teen drinking) Violence: PG-13 (death and bloody violence)
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Seven teens are chosen for the opportunity to be taught writing by the famous author Meredith Graffam. They arrive at Moss, not having a clue of what to expect. Graffam seems to be excited to bestow her knowledge on these young minds. She also seems a bit eccentric. As the term goes on, Meredith expects crazier and more dangerous acts of daredevil behavior from her students and she kicks out the ones she doesn’t want, one at a time, until four are left. Only one student will be chosen at the end of the competition. The four can help each other survive or sacrifice each other to win.
Arlo, the teenage boy main character, gives us some profound statements. Wonderful writing advice given to the students by the teacher is dropped throughout the story. I was pulled into the mystery and suspense and I was rooting for the students the whole time.
The ethnicity is mixed.
LynnDell Watson, DHS Librarian, Delta, Utah
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