Book description
Careful what you wish for. It just might come true.
Ava Marshall, driven by a desire to learn more about her mother's past, moved across the country to attend St. Augustus. But her mom's secrets will have to wait, because she finds herself instantly hated for her family's connection to…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Fountain as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I don’t read a lot of YA fiction (or YA nonfiction, either, for that matter), but this book was recommended by a friend, and I am glad it was. I am definitely NOT this book's target audience, as I am an older male.
This story follows a teenage girl as she deals with all the things that teen girls do, but Vadori weaves together our mundane world with the magic world of the fountain to weave a rich, encaptivating tale.
From Tim's list on incorporating magic.
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