Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley
Release Date: February 14, 2012
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 260
Overall: ♥♥♥♥♥
Senior year is over, and Lucy has the perfect way to celebrate: tonight, she's going to find Shadow, the mysterious graffiti artist whose work appears all over the city. He's out there somewhere—spraying color, spraying birds and blue sky on the night—and Lucy knows a guy who paints like Shadow is someone she could fall for. Really fall for. Instead, Lucy's stuck at a party with Ed, the guy she's managed to avoid since the most awkward date of her life. But when Ed tells her he knows where to find Shadow, they're suddenly on an all-night search around the city. And what Lucy can't see is the one thing that's right before her eyes.
My Thoughts:
Graffiti Moon…I was talking with someone goodreads and she
suggested that GM was like the “Aussie version of Nick & Noah’s infinity
Playlist.” GM had that Nick & Noah tone. Pure authenticity in the
characters, the feeling was right, the pacing, I had fun reading this book.
There’s also something very lyrical and simple about
Crowley’s writing. This book could have been something boring and dull, I’ve
read tons of ‘coming of age’ books, but nothing can compare to this one. With
each page the characters opened up more and more about their selves. What they
wanted to be, their futures. Crowley makes it all weave together beautifully.
Whenever a book is told from two characters POV, I love it. I have to know what
they’re thinking! Lucy and Ed are one of
a kind: Totally honest, curious, bright teens just waiting to explore the
world.
Art, Romance, Friendship, GM is a great summer read! One of the BEST Contemps I’ve read in a while.
eGalley courtesy of Netgalley & Publisher for honest review.
LOVED this book. It snuck up and stole my heart when I wasn't looking. Just... so good. Glad you liked it, too!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED this book so much. Oh i just cannot wait until CC's next books. Have you read A LITTLE WANTING SONG? it's great too.
ReplyDeleteI really liked A Little Wanting Song! you should read it Faye! but overall I LOVED Graffiti Moon. I think She has a new book coming out soon!
DeleteI haven't read ALWS yet but It's high on my TBR. Crowley's writing is so gorg. I don't think I can out it off. So when I have some spare time I'll def. read ALWS. I'm also super excited for her new book 'The Howling Boy!'
DeleteI know how you feel. Sometimes I think contemporary books kind of fall into the trap of being a little mundane but Graffiti Moon is just amazing. Even more so because everything happens over just one night and yet things felt complete. I really enjoyed Ed and Lucy as characters as well.
ReplyDeleteI agree, i think what made this book so special was the characters, they had 'souls.' Crowley had gave them life in her writing. If that makes sense! lol Great Review.
ReplyDeleteThat totally makes sense to me! They could have def. walked right off the pages and started talking to me if they waited too lol!
DeleteI absolutely adore this book!!! I read this book since as soon as I first read the synopsis. Perfect blend of romance and coming of age. Crowley is freakin Brilliant! I think I must remade for the summer! thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this book! I'm not a HUGE contemp fan, to be honest (I've read so little of them, the ones I've read I either really loved or hated), but I have a feeling Graffiti Moon will be a good read for me. Great review :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge one but I do love this genre. But once devoured everything(well almost everything) Simone Elkeles, Jennifer Echols and Gayle Forman , Stephanie Perkins I was hooked! big time lol
DeleteI loved this book from Crowley. Her tone of voice is so wonderful(it was hilarious, fairly light, meaningful). I felt like everyone was REAL! By some weird chance: Ed & Lucy, I hope to see them again!
ReplyDeleteLove the review! I've been wanting to read this book for a while. I love any contemp fiction, especially when any kind of art or romance are involved. Looking forward to reading this!
ReplyDeleteooooooo! Sounds good. I'm waiting for this one to come in at my local library (it just sounds so adorable!). More contemporary reads for the summer! I'm totally burned out on*dare I say* Dystopia & PNR. Any recs? Thanks for sharing your review!
ReplyDeleteDo I?!?! Lol I have a LONG LIST!
Deleteread anything by Stephanie Perkins.
Fault in our Stars by John Green
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma(might be a risky read but good!)
Check out the above comment too. I name some authors!
Thanks! I'm going to the library today. I've heard really good things about those authors. If you rec'd it then I must try it out!
DeleteAgree x 4! :)
ReplyDeleteI think everybody loves this one! I haven't gone wrong with an Australian author yet.
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I love this cover. Great review. This book has been on my TBR for so long.
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