I have done Best Series already and I DO have a "Best of 2014" post coming up but it's easier sometimes for readers if things are broken down.
I read A LOT! Probably cause for alarm! Of all the YA books I read this past year one stood out. One book stayed with me in that category. That's Weatherboy by Theo Fenraven
After fifteen-year-old
Tuck finds a Maya artifact while on vacation in Guatemala, his whole
life changes. To his surprise, he discovers he can make it rain and
snow. A local weatherman happens to be around when Tuck creates a
waterspout near his home in Tarpon Springs, Florida, and the next thing
he knows, someone from the Department of Homeland Security is picking
him up at school and taking him to their offices in Orlando. From there,
things only get weirder and more dangerous when he’s escorted to
Washington, D.C.
With help from friends and family, Tuck tries to
outwit government agents while staying one step ahead of the mysterious
Rafe Castillo, the man assigned to ride herd on him. Tuck has an
amazing opportunity to reverse the effects of climate change… but only
if he stays alive long enough to do it.
MY REVIEW:
If
you love YA you will love this book. If you don't like YA, read this
book because you'll love it. Imagine having the power to change the
weather. Imagine that power could change the world. Now imagine what
would happen if the world knew you had it? Yeah... Intense. Tuck is
power personified in this book. But as Voltaire said, with great power
comes great responsibility. My heart broke for Tuck in this story. I
always try to relate to characters while I read. It enhances the
experience. He's a kid. 15-16 but to me, that's a kid. The weight of the
world is on his shoulders. He's "newly" out and he's crumbling. I
wanted to put him in my pocket.
The story itself is brilliant.
Climate change is a HUGE problem. An issue we see in the news
constantly. I've heard people say, "I wish I had the power to fix it
all." It's about balance. To fix one thing, something must break. Theo
does an outstanding job showing the balance. He does it in the most
gripping and intense way. I really became consumed with this story. Tuck
is a symbol in this book.
YA or not this book needs to be read by everyone. Spot on editing, creative, entertaining, and brilliant!
Pick it up today!
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON US
AMAZON UK
Make sure to pick this book up and REVIEW! It matters!
Happy New Year!
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