by Tina Sears

“Set in 1976, the intriguing story includes some unexpected plot turns. Delving into heavy family issues, this novel is best suited for more mature teens. VERDICT Consider as a purchase for readers who enjoy books by April Henry.” — School Library Journal

“The book is one that teens will read, engaging with Chris, her feelings, and her fight for survival in a terrible situation. This is a painful, powerful coming-of-age story for teens who enjoy realistic fiction from a different decade.” — Adrienne Amborski, VOYA Magazine

“The River’s Edge is a haunting novel that resonates long after the last page, and Tina Sears is an author to watch in the future for further works that will contribute the same catharsis to our ever-darkening world.” — Kayla King, Review, YABooksCentral.com

“The River’s Edge by Tina Sears is a hauntingly telling read, with powerful descriptions. Readers will find their emotions stirred and their consciences wracked as they struggle to understand main character Chris’ position and how she will cope with the losses she finds herself encountering during a summer meant to be fun and carefree . . . Sears’ debut novel packs a punch and engages readers with real-life issues that many teens, and even many adults, face. A definite title to add to any contemporary young adult fan’s reading list.” — Beth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer, YABooksCentral.com

YA and Kids Books Central Buzzworthy Books for Fall 2016

“Such a fresh voice . . . a lovely, painful, powerful coming of age story.  Truly chilling and captivating.” — Diane Les Becquets, best-selling author of Breaking Wild

“In a voice reminiscent of Scout in To Kill A Mockingbird, Tina Sears evokes striking physical and emotional landscapes that are rife with danger and secrets. It’s a marvel to witness her characters navigate this world that Sears has created for them.” — Wiley Cash, New York Times bestselling author of A Land More Kind Than Home and This Dark Road to Mercy, William Morrow/HarperCollinsPublishers

“Sears has written a hard-hitting coming of age novel that pulls the curtain off of family secrets and shame. She lovingly captures the innocence of the time, and then swiftly and honestly shows the darker side of it.” — Jo Knowles, author of Read Between the Lines

“Tina Sears is a brave and compassionate writer with a vital story to tell. I believe this will be a book with the power to heal.” — Mitch Wieland, author of God’s Dogs

“Tina Sears tackles a tough subject, having written about the thievery of innocence. If there was ever any doubt about the need to tell about such a crime, it is dispelled in this lovely coming of age story set in the 1970s.” — Laurie Salzler, author of After a Time