Racing Savannah

by Miranda Kenneally

[Suz @ Bookish Revelations]

Miranda Kenneally is one of my favorite authors in the world of young adult contemporary literature. I really enjoy her writing style, memorable characters, and the realistic views on life that she imbibes her novels with. The way she cultivates a story and brings it to life in so many wonderful compelling ways, is one of the many attributes that I often look for in an author, when I'm choosing the next book I want to read. So, when I heard Racing Savannah was going to be the fourth book in her Hundred Oaks series, I was absolutely thrilled. My hands were literally itching to get a hold of this book and grab the chance to read it, which I did in pretty much one sitting.

In a lot of awesome ways, this book reminded me of the glory days of reading Catching Jordan for the first time. It brought me back to a really great place in my life that resonated with me on many levels. It just seemed to capture a lot of the essence and feelings that I had and amped them up even further, allowing me to enjoy Racing Savannah in a way that was both nostalgic and gloriously different. It's almost hard to put into exact words the feelings it gave me when I was reading, because the story was so rich and reminiscent of Catching Jordan, the quality of Kenneally's writing style, the development of the characters, and the story itself. There's something special about not just a book, but an author as well, when they can evoke such feelings from a reader like the ones I experienced while reading.

If you are looking for a book that is fast paced, wonderfully engaging, and full of heartfelt moments and characters that are easy to connect with, then Racing Savannah is the perfect read for that. It's a wonderful edition to the Hundred Oaks series and previous fans of Kenneally's won't be disappointed with it. Dealing with class and tackling the issues on thoughts and plans for college, you'll find the characters in this novel not only compelling, but easy to connect with on an emotional level. Full of so much spirit and heart, there's hope and love to be found within these pages that will woo even the most staunch contemporary reader. You won't want to miss out on this lovely edition to the series.