Watch Over Me is a young adult novel by Nina LaCour, published September 15, 2020 by Dutton Books for Young Readers.
 | |
| Author | Nina LaCour |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Trauma, Solitude, Ghosts |
| Genre | Young adult fiction |
| Publisher | Dutton Children's Books |
Publication date | September 15, 2020 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 272 |
| ISBN | 9780593108970 |
Reception
editWatch Over Me received starred reviews from Kirkus,[1] Booklist,[2] Publishers Weekly,[3] and School Library Journal.[4] The book is a Junior Library Guild selection.[5]
In reviews, the book was called a "gripping ... emotion-packed must-read,"[1] "a painfully compelling gem from a masterful creator,"[2] and a "[m]oving, unsettling, and full of atmospheric beauty."[4]
The audiobook received a starred review from School Library Journal,[6] as well as a positive review from Booklist.[7]
The New York Public Library,[8] Chicago Public Library,[9] Buzzfeed,[10] and Kirkus[11] named it one of the best books of the year.
| Year | Accolade | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults | Selection | [12] |
| YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults | Selection | [13] | |
| 2020 | Chicago Public Library Best Teen Fiction of the Year | Selection | [9] |
| Buzzfeed Best Young Adult Books of the Year | Selection | [10] | |
| Kirkus Best Books of the Year | Selection | [11] | |
| New York Public Library Best Books for Teens | Selection | [8] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Watch Over Me". Kirkus Reviews. 2020-06-16. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ a b Reagan, Maggie (2020-09-01). "Watch Over Me". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ "Children's Book Review: Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour. Dutton, $17.99 (272p) ISBN 978-0-593-10897-0". PublishersWeekly.com. 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ a b Kalan, Alicia (2020-08-01). "Watch Over Me". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ "Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ Coonelly, Erica (2021-03-01). "Watch Over Me". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ "Watch Over Me". Booklist. 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ a b "Best Books for Teens 2020". The New York Public Library. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ a b "Best Teen Fiction of 2020". Chicago Public Library. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ a b Penn, Farrah. "The Best YA Books Of 2020". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ a b "Best of 2020". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ "2021 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ "2021 Best Fiction for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2022-01-02.