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The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice. It seems like any other day. You wake up, pour a cup of coffee, and head out. But today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. This box holds your fate inside: the answer to the exact number of years you will live. From suburban doorsteps to desert tents, every person on every continent receives the same box. In an instant, the world is thrust into a collective frenzy. Where did these boxes come from? What do they mean? Is there truth to what they promise? As society comes together and pulls apart, everyone faces the same…
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The Sign for Home by Blair Fell
I loved this book. The Sign for Home follows Arlo Dilly, a 23 year old DeafBlind Jehovah’s Witness living under the strict control of his uncle. After discovering his long lost love may not be so out of reach, Arlo sets off with the help of his friends to discover the truth of his past and find happiness. It was eye-opening seeing the world from Arlo’s point of view. The first chapter is called “Sniff” and we’re immediately drawn into Arlo’s experience of the world around him. At the start of the story, Arlo lives a very limited, isolating existence. I was surprised to discover how many choices, both large…
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The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
