A Yellow Wood is a fantastic YA novel! Ring's writing is perfectly paced to keep readers hooked. I planned on taking my time reading the novel, but couldn't stop thinking about the characters and the philosophical ideas the novel explores. I ended up finishing it in a couple days.
Leni is the kind of character you'll love getting to know. She is strong, bright and independent, yet vulnerable after all she has been through. Her interactions with Dr. Jones, the teacher for her Senior Independent Study Thesis, make it clear what an old soul Leni is, while her relationship with her old boyfriend Jay shows she is still a struggling teenager. It's the unexpected connection she makes with grad-student Clarke that brings out her best self. Clarke has "...a foot-tall, green-tinged mohawk and more piercings than a pin cushion." He doesn't look like the ideal guy, but beneath his wild appearance is an amazing guy. The old soul has found her match, but Clarke doesn't quite fit into her expected future.
With a cast of enjoyable characters, refreshingly authentic dialogue, and depth that will make the novel stay with you, A Yellow Wood explores the risks and rewards of taking the unexpected path. I highly recommend it to all high school students as well as adults who enjoy a well-written, profound YA read.
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