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find out more about this tantalizing new story, be sure to enter Lee’s giveaway
featured below.
* Not
Guilty
* by C. Lee McKenzie
* Publication Date: October 25, 2019
* Genre: Young Adult
* by C. Lee McKenzie
* Publication Date: October 25, 2019
* Genre: Young Adult
A blood-smeared knife. One young man’s word against
another. A lifetime dream crushed.
The evidence points to Devon Carlyle. He was there
when it happened. Everyone knows he had it in for Renzo Costa. And Costa says
Devon was the one. In the judge’s rap of a gavel, Devon’s found guilty of
assault. The star of the Oceanside High’s basketball team loses his shot at the
one thing he’s worked so hard for—the championship game where college scouts
could see how good he is.
Now he makes his great shots in Juvenile Hall with
kids far different from those that have always been in his life.
Angry? Hell, yes.
He’s bent on finding who did the crime. He’s bent
on making them pay because he’s Not Guilty.
But can he prove it?
For those
who aren’t familiar with the author, here’s a bit of background on her.
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Sometimes she likes to jump into the world of the
fantastic and when she does, she writes for the middle-grade reader. Some
Very Messy Medieval Magick is the third book in the time-travel
adventures of Pete and Weasel, with Alligators Overhead and The
Great Time Lock Disaster being the first two. Sign
of the Green Dragon, a stand-alone, takes the reader into ancient
Chinese dragon myths and a quest for treasure.
When she’s not writing she’s hiking or traveling or
practicing yoga or asking a lot of questions about things she still doesn’t
understand.
For more
information on Lee and her writing, connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and
at her Website.
The author’s other young adult books include: Sliding on the Edge, Princess of Las Pulgas, Double Negative, Sudden Secrets
With
Halloween celebrated this week, Lee’s giving away five digital copies of NOT
GUILTY and a $10 Amazon Gift Certificate. This tour-wide giveaway will
end at midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 5th.
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Thanks
for stopping by today during Lee’s visit. Do you enjoy stories where the
underdog becomes the champion? Don’t forget to enter the giveaway.
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My review:
This book is a powerful and emotional read - one of my favourite YA reads ever.
Devon is a 17-year-old basketball star who has everything going his way ... until he's accused of stabbing a man on a stretch of beach near his home.
Watching Devon go through so many challenges makes for a stressful and emotional ride that had me both in tears and cheering more than once.
Honest, gritty, realistic, and incredibly heartfelt.
These characters and this story will stay with you long after you've finished the final page.
Devon is a 17-year-old basketball star who has everything going his way ... until he's accused of stabbing a man on a stretch of beach near his home.
Watching Devon go through so many challenges makes for a stressful and emotional ride that had me both in tears and cheering more than once.
Honest, gritty, realistic, and incredibly heartfelt.
These characters and this story will stay with you long after you've finished the final page.
A fabulous read!!
NOT GUILTY is out and about and it is so good. It's easily one of the most powerful and emotional YA books I've ever read. It pulled me in from the beginning, dug in its claws, and didn't let go until the last words. Do yourself a favour and pick up your copy!
41 comments:
And Lee will be thrilled with that review!
Enjoyed your review, Jemi. This is a fascinating story. Thanks for being a part of Lee's tour.
Great review!
I always feel I should give yoga a try again (reading Lee's bio, in case that sounds like a non sequitur, ha).I'm so clumsy that last time was a disaster, though. I just read so many good things about it...
Congrats to Lee and great review for her book.
Great review!
Teresa
Huge congratulations to Lee. And yes, I loved this book. I really, really appreciated Devon's growth as a person.
Hope so - the book is awesome!
Happy to help spread the word!!
I agree with the yoga - I've only tried a few poses and I tend to end up on the ground! :)
Thanks Diane - it's a great story!
Thanks Teresa :)
Yes! He sure learned a lot about life and himself throughout this story!
I so agree with your review. I loved Lee's book!
Thank you so much for the compliment, Jemi and for having me here today. It's a delight!
You're the best, Natalie. So glad we're connected as bloggers and writers.
I'm pleased to hear that Devon struck a chord. And thank you for saying that here.
Thanks for sharing the review with us - it was great.
Jemi is a great reviewer. Authors are lucky if she reads and reviews their books. I certainly am.
And thanks to you Diane for taking your time to visit the blogs during this launch. I know how busy you are.
I'm pretty much a mess if I don't keep at my practice. I'm a yoga addict I guess, but I'd rather be addicted to it than something else. :-)
I'm enjoying the tour a lot.
You are so right, Alex.
Great.
Me too!
You're more than welcome any time!! :)
Thanks Mary - it's fun writing reviews for great books!
Thanks R! :)
I think he's guilty. Multiple personality is the twist.
LOL - you'll have to read to find out!! :P
That's a fantastic review! It sounds stressful too. ��
It really was stressful - my heart was so full!!!!
I am very excited to read this book! I am very interested in what will happen to Devon~ . My email is tmcooper1972@gmail.com / Tracie Cooper
I can't wait to read this. I love Lee's writing and this sounds like a book that will stick with me. Thanks for sharing. :)
~Jess
You'll really enjoy it - it's a fabulous book!
You're going to love it Jess - it's so well done!
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Sounds like a terrific book!
What a great review, Jemi! Congrats to C. Lee McKenzie on her book!
There is a lot of great YA out there - this book is one of the best I've read!
It really is, Pat!!
Thanks Dawn - it's a great story!
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