A.S. King's Reviews
Reviews of A.S.’s Work
Oct.01.2012
Published by Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books
★ “For kids still struggling with their own truths, it can be hard to believe how much light there is once you come out of the cave. This is a book that knows and understands that...
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Oct.01.2012
Published by School Library Journal
★ "King’s thoughtful, sad, funny, and frank book will appeal to ... anyone who wants to define herself on her own terms." --School Library Journal (starred)
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Sep.03.2012
Published by Publishers Weekly
★ "Funny, provocative, and intelligent, King’s story celebrates love in all of its messy, modern complexity."--Publishers Weekly (starred)
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Sep.15.2012
Published by Booklist
★ "King continues to expertly plumb the lovely numbness of a young person struck by emotional paralysis. ... Another thoughtful, and often breathtaking achievement."--...
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Sep.15.2012
Published by Kirkus Reviews
★ "King has created an intense, fast-paced, complex and compelling novel about sexuality, politics and societal norms that will force readers outside their comfort zones...
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Nov.06.2011
Published by Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
"Lucky's path to relative normalcy and a return to smiling is not an easy one, but then few are. King captures the journey without the need for a moral soapbox. In fact, her...
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Sep.23.2011
Published by School Library Journal
★ “King's heartfelt tale easily blends realism and fantasy.... A haunting but at times funny tale about what it means to want to take one's life, but rising above it so...
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Sep.19.2011
Published by Voices for Youth Advocates (VOYA)
★ “King remarkably channels fifteen-year-old Lucky, creating one of the most believable teen male characters in young adult fiction.”
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Sep.19.2011
Published by Publishers Weekly
★ “It’s a smart, funny, and passionate novel that embodies the idea that “It Gets Better”—when you take action.”
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Aug.01.2011
Published by Booklist Magazine
★ Fifteen-year-old Lucky Linderman doesn’t feel lucky. After creating an ill-conceived school survey on suicide, he is besieged by well-meaning but ineffective adults who...
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Jan.10.2010
Published by American Library Association
Please Ignore Vera Dietz has won a 2011 Michael L. Printz Honor
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Dec.11.2010
Published by Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Thanks to Vera's searing voice, "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" is one of my top choices for 2010. I was hooked by the opening scene at Charlie's funeral where Vera imagines him...
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Dec.05.2010
Published by The Buffalo News
"As in all the best Young Adult novels, this one is about growing up, about finding a light shining in the darkness—and learning to see what’s right in front of you."
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Nov.16.2010
Published by Kirkus Reviews
Please Ignore Vera Dietz has been chosen as a Best Contemporary Novel for Teens by Kirkus Reviews.
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Oct.01.2010
Published by Voices of Youth Advocates Magazine
Vera Dietz likes flying under the radar. She is a straight-A student, works full-time as a pizza delivery technician, and, as a high school senior, doesn't have much of a social...
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About A.S.
A.S. King is the author of the highly acclaimed ASK THE PASSENGERS, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2012, EVERYBODY SEES THE ANTS, a 2012 ALA Top Ten Book for Young Adults, and the Edgar Award nominated, 2011 Michael L. Printz Honor Book PLEASE IGNORE VERA...
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