Upstate: A Novel



Buckhanon, K. (2006). ''Upstate: A novel. ''New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press. 978-0312332693; Paperback: $12.65 Ages 15+

“Baby, the first thing I need to know from you is do you believe I killed my father?” What would you do if the love of your life was imprisoned for something as deplorable as killing his father? Natasha and Antonio spend a decade corresponding with letters. On the inside, Antonio is constantly trying to hold onto who he really is as the despair constantly tries to drag him down. On the outside, Natasha is struggling to let go of her past and who she used to be. As they wonder if it’s possible to continue life together, we wonder “who is the real prisoner?”

This is a very haunting book about consequences and growing up. A very powerful read that I think many teens will enjoy.

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Kalisha Buckhanon

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