Torn Away Audiobook

Quotes

• “Torn Away is vivid and emotional as Jersey comes to terms with her grief, new life, and new knowledge.”

  — VOYA (starred review)

• “Brown gives readers a true sense of the horror wrought by the storm and the agony of its aftermath; her ability to create rich, complex characters is once again in evidence. While the cruelty of Jersey’s father’s family is somewhat over the top, Jersey’s feelings are achingly real and relatable.”

  — Publishers Weekly

• “A great balance between natural and emotional disasters, Torn Away is a superb read. This quick read is heavy and will remain on the reader’s mind for days, if not weeks, after completing the novel. The world within the novel is so realistic that the reader will experience the pain of the characters. Jersey is a likable character who really connects with the reader. Well written and captivating, this novel is fantastic and will draw in many readers.”

  — VOYA Reviews by Teen Reviewer Rachel David

• “This is a gut-wrenching and poignant look at the aftermath of natural disaster and the secrets that families keep, written with raw honesty and deep emotion.”

  — Booklist

• “The description of Jersey’s surviving the storm all alone in the basement of her house is electrifying, and her struggle to survive the pain and suffering she endures is emotionally powerful. The book is a good read, and the characters are well developed.”

  — Children’s Literature

• “Brown depicts Jersey’s reaction to a frightening, life-altering situation expertly, and the protagonist’s voice is authentic…Readers will be heartened to see glimpses of hope on the horizon. Overall, this is a wrenching story of the will to survive at any cost.”

  — School Library Journal

• * "Startling, powerful, and poignant.

  — School Library Journal on Hate List, starred review

• * "Brown demonstrates an expert ability to handle difficult subject matter....Entirely authentic.

  — Publishers Weekly on Bitter End, starred review