Synopses & Reviews
In 2083, chocolate and coffee are illegal, paper is hard to find, water is carefully rationed, and New York City is rife with crime and poverty. And yet, for Anya Balanchine, the sixteen-year-old daughter of the city's most notorious (and dead) crime boss, life is fairly routine. It consists of going to school, taking care of her siblings and her dying grandmother, trying to avoid falling in love with the new assistant D.A.'s son, and avoiding her loser ex-boyfriend. That is until her ex is accidently poisoned by the chocolate her family manufactures and the police think she's to blame. Suddenly, Anya finds herself thrust unwillingly into the spotlight--at school, in the news, and most importantly, within her mafia family.
Review
"The love story's to die for, and the tangled web of relationships will keep readers intrigued to the last page." -Kirkus Reviews
Review
“The story is incredibly compelling-an intriguing future with a classic tale of star-crossed lovers. Readers will be racing to find out the sequels release date as soon as they finish the last page.” --
School Library Journal “…romance fans will likely adore the star-crossed passionate romance, the heroic gestures, and the responsibility-be-damned happy ending that brings the protagonists back together.” --
BCCB “The talented Zevin writes Anya and Wins high-wire romance as jolting for both the participants and readers.” --
Booklist, starred review “…the achingly realistic romance between this latter-day Romeo and Juliet, told in Anyas earnest voice, will attract readers as surely as chocolate attracts…mobsters.” --
Horn Book Magazine“In Gabrielle Zevin's All These Things I've Done, we fast-forward to 2083. Chocolate and coffee are contraband (can you imagine?!), paper and water are scarce, and New York is crawling with crime and poverty. But this is normal for sixteen-year-old Anya Balachine, daughter of the city's late crime boss. Until, that is, the chocolate her family manufactures accidentally poisons her ex and all fingers are pointed at her.” -TeenVogue.com
“The love storys to die for, and the tangled web of relationships will keep readers intrigued to the last page.” -Kirkus Reviews
“Offering the excitement of a crime drama and the allure of forbidden romance, this introduction to a reluctant Godfather-in-the making will pique the interest of dystopia-hungry readers.” -Publishers Weekly
Review
“Ilyana Kadushins tempered reading perfectly suits Anyas attempts to keep her emotions hidden under the surface…With believable Russian accents for older family members and deliberate timing that deftly builds suspense, Kadushin will keep listeners riveted with this futuristic story of a mob family.” - AudioFile Magazine
“Narrator Ilyana Kadushin perfectly captures Anyas character, providing the heroine with a voice that sounds young and vulnerable, but strong-willed…The excitement and drama of the books early chapters translate well to audio and will keep listeners on the edge of their seats.” - Publishers Weekly
“Narrator Ilyana Kadushin does an outstanding job voicing the various characters, adding credibility to the production. Although the storys dystopian elements seem lightweight - humorous even - compared to the apocalyptic themes of other titles in the genre, the intriguing mystery and exceptional characterization will keep listeners thoroughly invested.” - School Library Journal
“Narrator Ilyana Kadushin quickly brings listeners into Anyas life as she navigates the chaos all around her. Kadushin paces her performance to methodically reveal Anyas intelligence and protectiveness of her family. Carefully measured emotion perfectly matches the carefully distanced feelings that Anya needs to keep in check in order to survive all the things thrown at her that she must do…Listeners will eagerly look forward to the next installment.” - Sound Commentary---------------------------- Praise for the print edition of All These Things I've Done “The story is incredibly compelling-an intriguing future with a classic tale of star-crossed lovers. Readers will be racing to find out the sequels release date as soon as they finish the last page.” --School Library Journal “…romance fans will likely adore the star-crossed passionate romance, the heroic gestures, and the responsibility-be-damned happy ending that brings the protagonists back together.” --BCCB “The talented Zevin writes Anya and Wins high-wire romance as jolting for both the participants and readers.” --Booklist, starred review “…the achingly realistic romance between this latter-day Romeo and Juliet, told in Anyas earnest voice, will attract readers as surely as chocolate attracts…mobsters.” --Horn Book Magazine
“In Gabrielle Zevin's All These Things I've Done, we fast-forward to 2083. Chocolate and coffee are contraband (can you imagine?!), paper and water are scarce, and New York is crawling with crime and poverty. But this is normal for sixteen-year-old Anya Balachine, daughter of the city's late crime boss. Until, that is, the chocolate her family manufactures accidentally poisons her ex and all fingers are pointed at her.” -TeenVogue.com
“The love storys to die for, and the tangled web of relationships will keep readers intrigued to the last page.” -Kirkus Reviews
“Offering the excitement of a crime drama and the allure of forbidden romance, this introduction to a reluctant Godfather-in-the making will pique the interest of dystopia-hungry readers.” -Publishers Weekly
Review
“Anyas attractive blend of strength and innocence makes her such a likable heroine. . . . The achingly realistic romance between this latter-day Romeo and Juliet, told in Anyas earnest voice, will attract readers as surely as chocolate attracts . . . mobsters.” —The Horn Book
“Zevin excels at inviting readers into Anyas mafiya paranoia. . . . Anya is a likable character. . . . The love storys to die for, and the tangled web of relationships will keep readers intrigued to the last page.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Offering the excitement of a crime drama and the allure of forbidden romance, this introduction to a reluctant Godfather-in-the making will pique the interest of dystopia-hungry readers.” —Publishers Weekly
ELSEWHERE
* “A work of powerful beauty. This inventive novel slices right to the bone of human yearning, offering up an indelible vision of life and death as equally rich sides of the same coin.” —Booklist, starred review
* “With an intriguing and well-developed premise, thoughtful characterization, and refreshing style, Zevins poignant novel rewards readers with a view of death that celebrates the rich complexities of being alive.” —The Horn Book, starred review
* “Intriguing. Surely guides readers through the bumpy landscape of strongly delineated characters dealing with the most difficult issue that faces all of us. Provides much to think about and discuss.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“Zevins touch is marvelously light even as she considers profundities, easily moving among humor, wisdom and lyricism. . . . No plot synopsis can convey what a rich, wise spell this book casts.” —The New York Times Book Review
MEMOIRS OF A TEENAGE AMNESIAC
“Zevin is completely convincing on the intensity of early passion and the way it can evaporate in the rays of something new, and she has a light touch with the deceptively shallow anguish of adolescence.” —The New York Times Book Review
* “Sensitive, joyful . . . Pulled by the heart-bruising love story, readers will stop to contemplate irresistible questions.” —Booklist, starred review
Review
“Ilyana Kadushins tempered reading perfectly suits Anyas attempts to keep her emotions hidden under the surface…With believable Russian accents for older family members and deliberate timing that deftly builds suspense, Kadushin will keep listeners riveted with this futuristic story of a mob family.” - AudioFile Magazine
“Narrator Ilyana Kadushin perfectly captures Anyas character, providing the heroine with a voice that sounds young and vulnerable, but strong-willed…The excitement and drama of the books early chapters translate well to audio and will keep listeners on the edge of their seats.” - Publishers Weekly
“Narrator Ilyana Kadushin does an outstanding job voicing the various characters, adding credibility to the production. Although the storys dystopian elements seem lightweight - humorous even - compared to the apocalyptic themes of other titles in the genre, the intriguing mystery and exceptional characterization will keep listeners thoroughly invested.” - School Library Journal
“Narrator Ilyana Kadushin quickly brings listeners into Anyas life as she navigates the chaos all around her. Kadushin paces her performance to methodically reveal Anyas intelligence and protectiveness of her family. Carefully measured emotion perfectly matches the carefully distanced feelings that Anya needs to keep in check in order to survive all the things thrown at her that she must do…Listeners will eagerly look forward to the next installment.” - Sound Commentary---------------------------- Praise for the print edition of All These Things I've Done “The story is incredibly compelling-an intriguing future with a classic tale of star-crossed lovers. Readers will be racing to find out the sequels release date as soon as they finish the last page.” --School Library Journal “…romance fans will likely adore the star-crossed passionate romance, the heroic gestures, and the responsibility-be-damned happy ending that brings the protagonists back together.” --BCCB “The talented Zevin writes Anya and Wins high-wire romance as jolting for both the participants and readers.” --Booklist, starred review “…the achingly realistic romance between this latter-day Romeo and Juliet, told in Anyas earnest voice, will attract readers as surely as chocolate attracts…mobsters.” --Horn Book Magazine
“In Gabrielle Zevin's All These Things I've Done, we fast-forward to 2083. Chocolate and coffee are contraband (can you imagine?!), paper and water are scarce, and New York is crawling with crime and poverty. But this is normal for sixteen-year-old Anya Balachine, daughter of the city's late crime boss. Until, that is, the chocolate her family manufactures accidentally poisons her ex and all fingers are pointed at her.” -TeenVogue.com
“The love storys to die for, and the tangled web of relationships will keep readers intrigued to the last page.” -Kirkus Reviews
“Offering the excitement of a crime drama and the allure of forbidden romance, this introduction to a reluctant Godfather-in-the making will pique the interest of dystopia-hungry readers.” -Publishers Weekly
Review
* "Skillful plot twists, mordant humor, and careful characterizations make this a memorable coming-of-age story and noteworthy debut."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "A gritty, often troubling work that is nevertheless infused with humor and heart."
—Booklist, starred review
“Have you ever read a book that made you want to be a braver person, one that is beautiful and scary and funny and heartbreaking and genuinely weird all at once? [This] is that kind of book. . . . You can’t stand to leave Vivian’s universe for even one second.”
—Rookie
"For readers who like their realistic fiction with a whopping side of satire."
—Kirkus
"Coyle’s debut is a unique and unpredictable apocalypse story steeped in tension and creepy atmosphere, with intelligent commentary on Fundamentalism and corporate influence in America; it’s also an empowering coming-of-age adventure starring a relatable protagonist ."
—Horn Book Magazine
"Smart, well-written, with great characters, this book will leave you thinking long after you turn the last page."
—Justine
"While keeping her tone thoughtful rather than cutting, Coyle spices her view of both Believers and their antagonists with a sprinkling of satire that allows readers some wry recognition; at the same time, she keeps readers guessing just as much as Vivian is."
—Bulletin
Synopsis
In 2083, chocolate and coffee are illegal, paper is hard to find, water is carefully rationed, and New York City is rife with crime and poverty. And yet, for Anya Balanchine, the sixteen-year-old daughter of the city's most notorious (and dead) crime boss, life is fairly routine. It consists of going to school, taking care of her siblings and her dying grandmother, trying to avoid falling in love with the new assistant D.A.'s son, and avoiding her loser ex-boyfriend. That is until her ex is accidently poisoned by the chocolate her family manufactures and the police think she's to blame. Suddenly, Anya finds herself thrust unwillingly into the spotlight--at school, in the news, and most importantly, within her mafia family.
Synopsis
In this darkly comedic road trip novel, seventeen year-old Vivian Apple returns home after the alleged "Rapture" to find her devout parents gone and two mysterious holes in the roof. Vivian never believed in the Rapture, or the uber powerful Church of America. Now that she has been left behind, Vivian's quest for the truth begins.
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Vivian Apple never believed in the evangelical Church of America, unlike her recently devout parents. But when Vivian returns home the night after the supposed "Rapture," all thats left of her parents are two holes in the roof. Suddenly, she doesn't know who or what to believe. With her best friend Harp and a mysterious ally, Peter, Vivian embarks on a desperate cross-country roadtrip through a paranoid and panic-stricken America to find answers. Because at the end of the world, Vivan Apple isn't looking for a savior. She's looking for the truth.
About the Author
Gabrielle Zevin is the author of award-winning books for young adults including
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac and
Elsewhere. Her books for adults include
The Hole Were In and
Margarettown. She was also the screenwriter for
Conversations with Other Women, which received an Independent Spirit Award nomination. Of her writing,
The New York Times Book Review said, “Zevins touch is marvelously light even as she considers profundities.” A dog lover and Harvard graduate, she lives in New York City.
Ilyana Kadushin is best known for her narration of the Twilight audiobook series, and has worked on other audiobooks, including The Memory Keepers Daughter, Post Grad and Dune, which won an Audie Award. Her other voice work includes national commercials, animation, and popular video games such as Lord of the Rings.