Aesop Lake

I think the author had great intentions for in writing this book: helping would-be teen LGBTQ allies be swayed to help their LGBTQ peers in rural communities where people are super afraid to be different. LGBTQ teens do need allies especially in this politically violent atmosphere, so that part of t......more

The reader is in good hands with Sarah Ward, She tells this timely story of teen bullying and violence with unwavering commitment to authenticity. She captures not only the voice of a generation in Leda and Jonathan, but also the drama of small town life and the LGBTQ community. While the title and......more

Leda, a teenage girl witnesses a hate crime provoked by her boyfriend David at a water reservoir near the town. A gay couple are bathing together in a public place while David and his friend attack them. One of the victims, Ricky, is transported unconscious to the hospital. David expects Leda to cov......more

I had a shaky start with this book, but in the end I loved it. This book is needed in every library in every state, in every county, in every country. End of. The use of Aesop’s fables in the chapter heads and the beginning let the reader know right from the start this is a morality story, and one t......more

This YA novel grapples with today’s moral dilemmas about loyalty, bullying, adolescent gays, and marginalizing. Sarah write a book that is helpful for both YA and adults.......more