RELEASE DATE: January 16th 2016
GENRE: YA Thriller
GENRE: YA Thriller
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When Sarah Merson receives the opportunity of a lifetime to attend the most elite prep school in the country-Sanctuary Bay Academy-it seems almost too good to be true. But, after years of bouncing from foster home to foster home, escaping to its tranquil setting, nestled deep in Swans Island, couldn't sound more appealing. Swiftly thrown into a world of privilege and secrets, Sarah quickly realizes finding herself noticed by class charmer, Nate, as well as her roommate's dangerously attentive boyfriend, Ethan, are the least of her worries. When her roommate suddenly goes missing, she finds herself in a race against time, not only to find her, but to save herself and discover the dark truth behind Sanctuary Bay's glossy reputation.
In this genre-bending YA thriller, Sanctuary Bay by Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz, Sarah's new school may seem like an idyllic temple of learning, but as she unearths years of terrifying history and manipulation, she discovers this "school" is something much more sinister.
COVER DISCUSSION
Despite the saying 'never judge a book by its cover', I think covers are really important to a book as it sets the scene for what to come. When browsing in a bookshop, I look at the covers to see what things I would like and try and get an idea of what the book is about.
The cover for Sanctuary Bay is fabulous. It looks really professional and gives a great eerie feel before you even start the book! I usually like covers without people on but this photo from behind is really effective! I love the branch silhouettes as well as this adds to the idea that this is a thriller. The font is also well suited to the book's genre and will entice you in. I also really like the colour theme of greys and blues as this indicates ice and cold as well as a creepy sense of calm.
Overall, I would definitely pick up this book based upon the cover alone. And when I read the synopsis, I want to read it even more! Look out for a review to come soon.
In this genre-bending YA thriller, Sanctuary Bay by Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz, Sarah's new school may seem like an idyllic temple of learning, but as she unearths years of terrifying history and manipulation, she discovers this "school" is something much more sinister.
COVER DISCUSSION
Despite the saying 'never judge a book by its cover', I think covers are really important to a book as it sets the scene for what to come. When browsing in a bookshop, I look at the covers to see what things I would like and try and get an idea of what the book is about.
The cover for Sanctuary Bay is fabulous. It looks really professional and gives a great eerie feel before you even start the book! I usually like covers without people on but this photo from behind is really effective! I love the branch silhouettes as well as this adds to the idea that this is a thriller. The font is also well suited to the book's genre and will entice you in. I also really like the colour theme of greys and blues as this indicates ice and cold as well as a creepy sense of calm.
Overall, I would definitely pick up this book based upon the cover alone. And when I read the synopsis, I want to read it even more! Look out for a review to come soon.
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