Feral Youth was simply fantastic! I'm usually wary of multi-author collaborations, but this one defied all odds and truly shined. While it initially appears to be a set of short stories, they're all tied together with a plot arc, so you won't want to skip around. This book is about a group of "troubled" teenagers dropped in the middle of the woods and trying to find their way back to civilization. Over a bet, each person tells a story about what they did to end up at the camp for troubled teens. This is where the various powerhouse authors come into play, each contributing their own (exaggerated?) tale that shines as much as the last.I picked up this book because of the incredible authors (Tim Floreen, anyone?) and by the end I'd discovered even more authors that I can't wait to read more from.
Stars: 5/5
Recommended for: Anyone who loves contemporary young adult fiction, particularly with unreliable narrators.
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