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Stitch (Stitch Trilogy #1) by Samantha Durante Stitch is the debut novel of Samantha Durante, but you wouldn't know that by reading it.  She writes like she's been doing it for years - it's that good.  Not only that, in a time when young adult books are dystopian, romance, or paranormal, Durante brings us a rare treat.  I won't go into too many because it will spoil for you, but I will tell you that it's a surprising twist that completely caught me unawares and changed the story entirely.

Alessa's parents died in a car crash during her senior year.  Now she's starting her freshman year at college and the grief is still fresh.  Add into the mix a ghost she sees and you have the beginnings of a romance between Alessa and a ghost, so you'd think.  However, Isaac (the ghost), has been around for centuries according to Alessa's research.  With the help of her best friend Janie, Alessa tries to reach out to Isaac but what happens is something indescribable. (I could tell you, but I'd ruin part of the book).

What I will say is that if you enjoy well-written fiction with surprise twists and well-developed characters, with an author wielding a thorough imagination that will leave you clamoring for the next installment, then you must read Stitch.  Favorite book I've read this year so far!

Posted by Minding Spot at 11:00 AM