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REVIEW: Radiance by Alyson Noel

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Description

Riley has crossed the bridge into the afterlife—a place called Here, where time is always Now. She has picked up life where she left off when she was alive, living with her parents and dog in a nice house in a nice neighborhood. When she’s summoned before The Council, she learns that the afterlife isn’t just an eternity of leisure. She’s been assigned a job, Soul Catcher, and a teacher, Bodhi, a possibly cute, seemingly nerdy boy who’s definitely hiding something. They return to earth together for Riley’s first assignment, a Radiant Boy who’s been haunting a castle in England for centuries. Many Soul Catchers have tried to get him to cross the bridge and failed. But all of that was before he met Riley . . .

About the Author

ALYSON NOËL is the author of the Immortals series and seven previous novels for St. Martin’s Press. She lives in Laguna Beach, California, where she is at work on the next book in the Immortals series. Visit her on the web at www.alysonnoel.com.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Square Fish (August 31, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312629176
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312629175

SOURCE:  Publisher

ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT

I read this in just a few hours and thoroughly enjoyed it.  I guess this is a spin off of the Immortal Series, which I have on my shelf, but unread.  If this is any indication of the writing, I am going to pull them out and start them right away.  This is the debut of this series and it starts out wonderfully and I can’t wait for the next one.

It is written in such an easy way that you can really believe this is a twelve year old girl and what she is thinking.  I love how she comes into her own and develops skills that make the most out of her personality.  This should get even the most reticent readers on board.  I am glad to add this to my recommended books for younger teens and older kids.  Nicely done!

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Comments

  6. You haven’t read the Immortals series?? You must do so! The books are really good. I like Alyson Noel’s writing b/c her books are a fast read. Evermore is my favorite out of the four so far. Dark Flame was really good too. I’m looking forward to reading Night Star when it comes out in two weeks! I have Radiance, but I haven’t read it yet.

    I have a question about the giveaways. Do I have to type my email address at the end of every comment if I’m signed in through my google account?

  7. Rosa — I know — I am bad — I have all of the Immortal books just sitting here.

    I will update that requirement in the comments, if I can find you from GFC, you don’t have to leave your address.

  22. In response to the above post, yes, Thank you for making your giveaways International. It’s so depressing to find a giveaway for a book you really want only to find out you have to live in the USA to enter. I know postage is expensive, but it still makes me sad.

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    It’s me again! The rambler. You know, I have never read a book by Alyson Noel. I’ve been meaning to, I just haven’t done it. I hear she’s really great.

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