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Once again, Valerie Sherrard has demonstrated how skilled she is at creating thoroughly well-rounded and engaging characters. I found this story of a young girl who must adjust to living with a hostile relative incredibly moving. Sherrard does a wonderful job of creating a protagonist who struggles to understand the unfamiliar world around her - and, fundamentally, to be loved and accepted. The simplicity of the book's style belies its emotional complexity, and while the book itself is accessible Sherrard is not afraid to tackle more difficult subjects and situations. There is a veritable sense, though, that Ellie is made stronger by her experiences. What ultimately emerges from… Read more
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Valerie Sherrard never fails to disappoint with her novels, and Watcher certainly kept my attention. Sherrard creates a likable voice and personality for the protagonist, Porter Delancy, as we become privy to his inner thoughts and feelings. The shyness and awkwardness he exhibits around the girl he likes captures perfectly the excitement and confusion that comes with teen life. Aside from the mystery that the book revolves around (in which Porter must uncover the layers to his father's identity), one of the most enjoyable aspects of Watcher is the way that Porter describes his neighbourhood and community, which, albeit a low-income area of Toronto, is nevertheless imbued with a sense of… Read more
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Cherry Cheva's She's So Money is an absolute pleasure to read. Cheva writes with sharp wit and clever humour, making Maya an engaging and likable character. Her portrayal of the trials and tribulations of a teenager's life is convincing, and I found myself not being able to put the book down because I really cared for Maya and wanted to know what would happen to her. Cheva has managed to create an entertaining story with a protagonist who possesses a strong and vibrant personality. I love that this novel celebrates intelligent young women. Smart girls rock! I would recommend this novel to anyone. Kudos to the author!
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