The (Unsympathetic) After Party |Review of ‘The After Party’

By Cynthia Ayala

The After Party by Anton DiSclafani
Riverhead Books
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Cece is devoted to Joan, has been since they were children, being either her chaperone or her partner in crime. But when Joan leaves without a word, leaving Cece heartbroken, Cece is forced to finally become her own person…that is until Joan returns with radical behavior that only escalates. Now Cece has to make a choice, but a life without Joan — can she handle it?

Published on May 17, 2016 by Riverhead Books, The After Party, by Anton DiSclafani, is a historical fiction tale about two girls and their strong friendship that borders on toxic, leaving for somewhat interesting yet disappointing read.
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A Seductive Taste of the Darkside | Review of ‘The Young Elites’ (The Young Elites, #1)

The Young Elites by Marie Lu:
Penguin Young Readers Group

By: Cynthia Ayala

Published on October 7, 2014 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group, The Young Elites by Marie Lu, follows Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. But the fever touched her, altered her hair color, her appearance and giving her powers beyond reason. She is the main protagonist of the novel, but not the typical hero, with darker ambitions and inhibitions, overshadowing her kind heart.
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