Synopses & Reviews
Perfect for readers who love books and series such as Vampire Academy, Spellbound, and Sweet Peril, Lost in Thought is a sure winner for young adult readers interested in the paranormal, romance, and action-packed twists
Lainey Young has a secret: shes going crazy. Everyone else thinks she has severe migraines from stress and exhaustion. What she really has are visions of how people died—or are going to die. Not that she tells anyone that. At age 16, she prefers keeping her crazy to herself. When doctors insist she needs a new and stable environment to recover, Laineys game to spend two years at a private New England boarding school. She doesnt really think it will cure her problem, and shes half right. There is no cure, but as she discovers, shes not actually crazy. Almost everyone at Northbrook Academy has a secret too. Half the students and nearly all the staff are members of the Sententia, a hidden society of the psychically gifted. A vision of another students impending death confirms Lainey is one of them. Shed like to return the crappy gift of divining deaths with only a touch, but enjoys spending time with Carter Penrose—recent Academy graduate and resident school crush—while learning to control it. Laineys finally getting comfortable with her ability, and with Carter, when they uncover her true Sententia heritage. Now she has a real secret. Once its spilled, shell be forced to forget protecting secrets and start protecting herself.
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“Compelling and solid, this paranormal thriller has it all: love, murder, intrigue, mind games, and a bit of mystery.” —Publishers Weekly
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“The boarding school setting is a lot of fun, and the chemistry with Carter snaps . . . leading to an action-packed ending with a twist that will leave readers clamoring for the next installment.” —Gayle Forman, author, If I Stay and Where She Went
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“The novel is full of characters teen readers will enjoy spending time with, especially Laineys vivacious roommate, Amy, and Carter, the mysterious and swoon-worthy love interest.” —Jennifer Besser, vice president and publisher, G. P. Putnams Sons Books for Young Readers
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"Simply put, Lost in Thought is an absolute must. Youll fall in love with the shocking story and amazing ending." —Samantha Pomier, Girls Life
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“. . . . a quietly compelling supernatural romance. A promising start to a series that will find a fan base.” —Danielle Serra, School Library Journal
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“Compelling and solid, this paranormal thriller has it all: love, murder, intrigue, mind games, and a bit of mystery.” —Publishers Weekly "I very much enjoyed this book. I love weird goings-on at boarding schools, but this book is not as Lois Duncan as I was expecting. Its not particularly creepy and, even though its definitely paranormal, it feels very contemporary, too. Recommended." —kellyvision.wordpress.com "Fans of paranormal romance, as well as readers who enjoy stories that delve into 'what-if,' will certainly enjoy this first installment from Bertrand." —Beth Green,VOYA
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"This book is really good and it is a great read. If you're looking for a book that reminds you of Vampire Academy or the Spellbound series then you will love this book. If you want a romance with some paranormal things then this is the book for you." —onceuponatwilight.com
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"Lost in Thought has secrets, mystery, high school drama, romance, and a lot of potential for an amazing series story line. This book set the stage for a pretty spectacular following and still managed to be more than a place holder." —suchanovelidea.com
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"I loved the alternate reality aspect of this story that was slightly unique, and the romance between Lainey and Carter. They just made me smile! I give this book 4.5/5 stars." —ttcbooksandmore.com
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"I always say that it's not just the character of the character, but half to do with how the author writes the character, that makes a book amazing, and this was definitely no exception - Lost in Thought was a surprising, enthralling book that I liked so much - anyone who loves the Paranormal genre with a hint of romance and heritage, will eat this up." —prettylittlememoirs.blogspot.co.uk
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"Lost in Thought is one of the more normal paranormal books Ive read in a while. If Im going to be asked to suspend disbelief, ESP is easier to believe. But those who love the paranormal should not shy away. Cara Bertrand has created a world I intend to visit again. . . . with the next book." —booksandwhatnot.com
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“The economical narrative conjures an entire world, drenched in color and texture and scent, rich in evocative mythology and heady action, and filled with vivid characters . . . A fast-paced and engrossing read for anyone weary of the same old hackneyed storylines.” —Kirkus Reviews
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"Serpentine's world oozes with lush details and rich lore, and the characters crackle with life. This is one story that you'll want to lose yourself in." —Marie Lu, author, Prodigy
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“Vivid worldbuilding, incendiary romance, heart-pounding action, and characters that will win you over--I highly recommend Serpentine.” —Cinda Williams Chima, author, The Warrior Heir
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"Serpentine is unique and surprising, with a beautifully-drawn fantasy world that sucked me right in! I love Skybright's transformative power, and how she learns to take charge of it.” — Kristin Cashore, author, Bitterblue
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“YA fans will love Pon's storytelling ability and the immersion into a world filled with love, danger, and fantasy. Readers will be begging for a sequel to find out what happens to these intriguing characters.” —School Library Journal
Synopsis
Perfect for readers who love books and series such as Vampire Academy, Spellbound, and Sweet Peril, Lost in Thought is a sure winner for young adult readers interested in the paranormal, romance, and action-packed twists
Lainey Young has a secret: she's going crazy. Everyone else thinks she has severe migraines from stress and exhaustion. What she really has are visions of how people died--or are going to die. Not that she tells anyone that. At age 16, she prefers keeping her crazy to herself. When doctors insist she needs a new and stable environment to recover, Lainey's game to spend two years at a private New England boarding school. She doesn't really think it will cure her problem, and she's half right. There is no cure, but as she discovers, she's not actually crazy. Almost everyone at Northbrook Academy has a secret too. Half the students and nearly all the staff are members of the Sententia, a hidden society of the psychically gifted. A vision of another student's impending death confirms Lainey is one of them. She'd like to return the crappy gift of divining deaths with only a touch, but enjoys spending time with Carter Penrose--recent Academy graduate and resident school crush--while learning to control it. Lainey's finally getting comfortable with her ability, and with Carter, when they uncover her true Sententia heritage. Now she has a real secret. Once it's spilled, she'll be forced to forget protecting secrets and start protecting herself.
Synopsis
Inspired by the rich history of Chinese mythology, this sweeping fantasy is set in the ancient Kingdom of Xia and tells the coming of age story of Skybright, a young girl who worries about her growing otherness. As she turns 16, Skybright notices troubling changes. By day, she is a companion and handmaid to the youngest daughter of a very wealthy family. But nighttime brings with it a darkness that not even daybreak can quell. When her plight can no longer be denied, Skybright learns that despite a dark destiny, she must struggle to retain her sense of self – even as she falls in love for the first time.
About the Author
Cindy Pon is a writer and a longtime student of Chinese brush painting. She is the author of Fury and the Phoenix and Silver Phoenix, which was named one of Booklist’s Top Ten Fantasy and Science Fiction Books for Youth, and one of 2009's best Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror by VOYA. She lives in Southern California.