Tangled

Gr 9 Up—Seventeen-year-old Mo's life has been completely disrupted since her best friend was murdered in cold blood. In Torn (Kensington, 2011), Mo avenged her death by becoming a part of a magical ancient prophecy. Now she is desperate to have a normal life again, but she has some tough decisions to make. Her family's ties to the mafia and her destiny to fix the magic that has gone horribly wrong both keep normalcy at bay, and Mo must decide whether to save the world or herself, all the while trying to follow her tangled heart. The love triangle that began in the first book continues here, with two men vying for her affection: her tried-and-true bodyguard and the man she is bonded to by the magic. Full of suspense and mystery, the story will keep readers on the edge of their seats as the teen tries to discover the secrets of the people close to her.—Sharon Senser McKellar, Oakland Public Library, CA