SOLID REVIEW OF 'THE CREW' BY CHICK LIT BOOK CAFE

Another Great Book Review of my YA Novel

New review in for THE CREW by Chick Lit Book Cafe:

In The Crew, Michael Mohr magically takes readers back in time to the year 2000. Through the eyes of a teenager, he shares what it’s like to go from a bottom-feeding nerd to a die-hard punk overnight—an evocative perspective that you won’t want to miss.

Jack Donnigan is just beginning to understand what it’s like to be a teenager. He’s got pent-up resentment toward his mother and is frustrated with his status as a dweeb. That is, until D.D. (short for Demon DeLorean), one of the prep school’s insurgents, pulls him into “The Crew,” a rebellious punk rock clique. In “The Crew,” Jack discovers a whole new world of freedom. No one can tell him what to do anymore. But after a while of concerts, girls, alcohol, and rule breaking, he begins to question how punk it actually is to be part of a clique.

This is an eye-opening cultural deep dive into a specific time in Southern California when punk was revived. Michael Mohr is a terrific writer, creating a true-to-the-core teenage protagonist. Jack’s character is interesting. He realizes he is now a man and can make his own decisions. But where those decisions lead him is often disastrous territory. The punk culture might not have led him down the best path, but it did teach him how to think for himself.

Overall, The Crew is a one-of-a-kind young adult fiction piece. It’s more than just a novel—it's a raw and compelling glimpse into the transformative power of finding your own voice. With its great writing, notable coming-of-age theme, clever message for young adults along with deep character exploration, it’s an unforgettable story that comes highly recommended by Chick Lit Book Café!

—Book read and reviewed by Micah Giordonela for CLBC Multi-Genre Literary News Team

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