Lauren Myracle Let's Her Light Shine....Again

Okay so anyone who has ever read a Lauren Myracle book, I ask you...is there a better YA writer out there today?  We are talking about an author who can write everything from The Winnie Series to the Bliss to Kissing Kate.  This woman is a seriously talented writer.  I am NOT a writer, of course and so I can't find the right words to describe what a great writer she is.  I wish Ms. Myracle would write something about what an amazing writer she is, because she can write! 

First of all, on a somewhat superficial note, when I saw the cover and the design of Shine I feel in love.  Then I started reading it and man, man, man I just couldn't put it down.
Myracle starts off by quoting the best Author ever, "You are the light of the world."  Matthew 5:14 and then she spins a tale so incredible that it took my breath away.
This is a book for all to read.  Young, old, believer, non-believer, gay, straight, city, country, boy, girl, purple, orange or blue.
Patrick is found beaten and tied to a gas pump and a gas pump nozzle shoved down his throat.  This heinous act has all the marking of a vicious hate crime, as Patrick is gay.  His childhood best friend, Cat, who is dealing with her own trauma is set on finding out who committed this horrible crime.
I won't say anything more about this book because my words fall short but please, read this book.  I can't imagine reading a better one this year.  Fantastic.