Book Review: Compromised by Heidi Ayarbe
Well, Compromised certainly isn’t bubble gun, popcorn fluff, that’s for sure!
What a genuine, eye opening book for teens and adults. Maya has no one left. Her mother and father are gone, she is sent to an orphanage, and she must go and find an aunt that may or may not exist. There is only one constant thus far in Maya’s life and it is science. On her journey, with little to no money, food or clothes, she finds a true family in her new companions; Nicole and Klon.
I know that I am in the dark about how kids live on the streets. I know that I am in no way an expert on raising kids. However, this book makes me want to take in every kid that has been mistreated by their parents or the system. What a waste of the gift that is youth.
In true form of the book, please accept my review in scientific format:
Purpose: Write a riveting book review for Compromised.
Hypothesis: If I can write a wonderful review, I can get people to go out and buy this book.
Materials: Compromised book, my computer, email
Procedure:
1) Read book
2) Love book
3) Write review of loved book
4) Post to website
5) Send to publisher
6) Be thankful that a book touched my heart
7) Hug my kids
Variables: Time: Kids – enough said
Constants: me, Compromised, my computer
Compromised is a thought provoking, gentle way of letting the world know about the pain kids may face while on the streets and in the system. It brought tears to my eyes and makes my heart yearn for the safety of Maya, her friends, and the true kids out there that need a safe place to stay.
I give Compromised 4.5 STACKS
FYI: to be released May 4th, 2010
With much love, Shannan at girlsinthestacks.com
Warning for parents of YA: There is a character with Tourette’s in Compromised. Foul language flows throughout the whole novel. The publisher states the age as 12+. I would recommend 15+.
wow, shannan.
Looks like I have a book to look forward to reading next month. Thanks!
LOVE the review format! Thank you so much for the thoughtful review. I’m going to go hug my little girl right now, too.
Best,
Heidi
Her first book, Freeze Frame is awesome, too!! It comes out in paperback and I already preordered Compromised! I can’t wait!
You have convinced me! I want to read this book!