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book! I loved everything about it, The haunting setting and the characters that captured my heart, The story was gorgeous and so was the language, If I could give it, I would, I started this book expecting primarily an adventurous quest for the missing money story, with a bit of heartwarming brotherly storyline on the side, Both of those items were definitely present, but as a whole the book was so much MORE than what I was expecting,

First, the treasure hunt storyline: High school student Jack finds himself and his younger brother Matty suddenly orphaned and imminently homeless, His father is currently serving time in prison for a robbery, and the stolen money was never recovered, Jack figures his best hope is to find the money and use it to make a new life for himself and Matty, Unfortunately, the original owners of the money are also highly motivated to retrieve it, and Jack's sudden interest attracts their attention, This is a ruthless faction with no scruples regarding threatening or hurting children or anyone else in their way to get what they want, As Jack takes increasingly greater risks to try to insure his future, the reader is taken along on a crazy ride with plenty of twists, turns, and danger.
I enjoyed this cat and mouse game, and speculating about where the money might be and who if anyone would find it,

While the adventure storyline was very good, the character storyline and development was even better, My favorite part of the whole book was reading about Jack's relationship with Matty, This young man, who never had an easy life with reliable adults to guide him, has somehow grown into an incredibly caring and responsible teen who will stop at nothing to make sure his little brother feels safe and loved.
When Jack's new friend Ava is added to the mix, things become even complicated and beautiful, Ava has issues of her own, and it was interesting to watch how her presence affected the boys' lives, as well as Ava's own, Profound and often poetic observations from Ava start each chapter,

Overall, I enjoyed this book immensely, It's easily one of my favorites of the year so far expect to see it on my Topannual wrap up,

Definitely five out of five slices of perfect Havarti! Well this was disappointing,

The writing was good, totally up my alley Anderson is great at tone and using sparse language effectively and in the beginning this is what really had me excited to read.
There were moments, though, usually in dialogue, that I found unconvincing, I couldn't suspend my disbelief for portions of the book which made it hard to stay invested, The main characters, Jack and Ava, didn't help any as I didn't particularly like either of them, I thought they were bland, and the author tried way too hard with the romantic tension,

As for the story, it wasn't bad, It started off strong, but around halfway in I really started to lose interest, Reading became a slog. To make matters worse, the ending was unsatisfying Oh, but there seems to be a reason for that, This book is apparently the first in a series, and the ending implies that the sequel will be a retelling, which, seriously Well, no matter what the sequel is like, it won't make this book any better and I won't be reading it.


I received an early copy of this book through BookishFirst This atmospheric novel certainly gets you with the snowy setting, You know how dull and muted the sound becomes when there is snow Well, I think that Anderson totally conveys this in their narrative, However, sadly I think this is also a reflection of the plot development,

I was excited by the blurb of this story and felt a tingling like a child watching it snow! When it becomes clear that brothers, Jack and Matty, have to fend for themselves, things take a turn for the worse when angry men are after them.
Readers learn that Jack and Matty's imprisoned father has buried a whole heap of money it is this money that would create a safe, secure and stable life that Jack and Matty need.
But no one, except Jack's father, knows where it is, And he isn't telling anyone,

However, with Jack making enquiries, his actions raise the attention of Victor Bardem, He was also involved in the theft of the money and is also looking for it, Little do Jack and Matty know that their new friend, Ava, is Bardem's daughter, As you may guess, this creates a game of cat and mouse as Ava tries to keep the brothers safe the brothers need to find the money and Bardem, among other dodgy characters, want the money and the brothers out of the way.
It's a bit messy.

Yet, this interesting premise did fade away and I felt that I was reading a chilly story that never really got anywhere, It was a bit like trudging through deep snow! I completely sympathised with the brothers but wanted to see progress with finding the money in other words, for the story to be like a treasure hunt.
Personally, I did not get a feel of pace or intensity there was no suspense in the novel as it just moved from the brothers escaping one dangerous situation, only to land in another tricky one.


This explains why I felt bored by the narrative, On the other hand, I do think Anderson has crafted a beautiful narrative and was particularly impressed by the italics at the start of each chapter.
We grow to realise that this is from Ava's perspective and I liked the frankness of her narrative voice, It added a different perspective to the story and I think I found this section of each chapter the most interesting, Indeed, it took me a very long time to notice the chapter labelling and I thought it was clever how this eventually connects with the story.


I liked this novel but I was not excited by it, I don't think it is a thriller, but of a slow mystery featuring two brothers, a whole lot of snow and some gunshot wounds in the process.
This is such a beautifully written story and one that I found very hard to put down even for a moment,

Jack has to make a decision, either get what meagre belongings he has left and with his brother try to make a life of their own.
Their father is in prison, their mother has gone, Their father has not seen either of the boys for years, but Jack does decide to go and visit him to see if his father will finally stand up and help them.
Such a simple decision but one that kickstarts events that will have the boys in danger,

Ava, a new girl at school, A loner and one who can stand up for herself, Her father has taught her survival skills, to be independent and not to fall for anyone, Keep her heart and feelings closed off, A simple act sees her start to look at things slightly differently,

This is such a beautiful story and one that is full of intrigue and danger for various reasons, The author has really captured the dangerous atmosphere in which the characters find themselves, The characters are

not sure who they can trust, but they do realise the sense of doing the right thing, For Jack, his priority is his younger brother Matty, everything that Jack does is for the good of Matty and for a better future for him.


There is danger at every turn for the characters and the author does this with at times almost lyrical writing, The words just flow wonderfully and even though this is a young adult book, I, an older reader adored it,

This is a story that readers of contemporary fiction, family drama and young adult stories, It is a gorgeous story that is heartbreaking and very poignant, It is one I would definitely recommend, Had to read to the end once I had started, A very unusual read but I enjoyed the story, Clever. This was a requested gift for a birthday, I know nothing about it I am a complete and utter wreck, I don't know how I'm supposed to go on, I knew from the blurb that this book was going to be tough, but I didn't know just how brutal it would be, I almost stopped reading before I even really got started, but for Jack and Matty, like Jack and Matty, I had to keep going,

This story tore my heart apart, but it stole it as well, Jack and Matty own that battered and bruised organ and I don't care if I ever get it back, This book will haunt me for a very long time, It will be joining my favorites on a very special shelf,

It's hard to believe this is Cory Anderson's first book, I'm so blown away by the writing and the story, What Beauty There Is is a stunning, poignant, and powerful debut novel and I cannot wait to read by this author, What Beauty There Is works to keep you reading that just one chapter, which in turn means youll end up pretty much devouring this book in a matter of days for me it was two days, but had I have been able to sit and read this book without stopping, I would have done!
I found it was so easy to become invested in these two boys, Jack and his little brother Matty, from the very start of the book.
Struggling to survive each day and subject to one of the most heart breaking and traumatic living situations possible for their age, it wasn't hard to imagine the stress and sheer terrifying responsibility that Jack had weighing on his shoulders.

Yet, despite the bleakest of family situations, Jack is an instantly likable character who you find yourself championing alongside Matty and Ava throughout the entire book.

The writing style of What Beauty There Is remains fluid and compelling from start to end and the pacing is spot on throughout, As a reader, you feel you are with the brothers every step of the way as circumstances build to terrifying levels, Overall, the entire structure and construction of this book are perfect!
Its remarkable to discover this is a debut novel for it is written with so much confidence.

Though I think this book is marketed towards the YA market, I think those older than this reading group will enjoy it this just as much.
Reading this as a mother, I just wanted to reach into the book and give both the brothers and Ava a big hug, But, I can also see that this book will work perfectly for the YA group that are looking for a intelligent read and one that doesnt shy away from some of the darker elements of the character's unfortunate circumstances.

As for the ending, once again Anderson credits the YA audience with intelligence and doesnt offer a happy ever after finishing, as such, However, it is a satisfying conclusion to a book that is almost perfect in every way,
I could also see this being effortlessly adapted for the screen
An outstanding read, I cant rate this book highly enough, Whats , I wouldnt hesitate to pick up another book written by this author in the future, I found this book gripping and a real page turner despite being marketed towards YA, It follows two main characters Jack and Ava, both with different problems that ultimately unites them,
Jacks father is in prison, his mother gone and now he is the sole carer of his little brother Marty, To be honest, a role he has been completing before now as his mother was unfit to do so, However, with no money coming in Jack realises his only option is to find the money that sent his father to prison or risk losing Marty to foster care.

Ava lives with her controlling father, he has taught her to shut of her emotions and not let anyone in, as they could hurt you.
But there is something different about Jack that she is drawn to,
Jack goes in the run with his brother and encounters many obstacles along the way while looking for the money, It is a dangerous world and individuals he is messing with,
Ava joins them and it becomes apparent that her father and Jack are looking for the same money, She desperately wants to help and begins to rebel against her situation, putting herself in danger, her father is not he type of person who tolerates disloyalty.

This is a very engaging story, you find real empathy with the characters and the urge to read on is compelling, I found the story flowed well and was enthralling, So much courage displayed by one boy in the defence of his brother, A great read. Perfect for fans of Patrick Ness, Meg Rosoff and Daniel Woodrell, What Beauty There Is is an unforgettable debut novel that is as compulsive as it is beautiful, and unflinchingly explores the power of determination, survival and love.


When everything you love is in danger, how long can you keep running to survive

Life can be brutal
Winter in Idaho.
The sky is dark. It is cold enough to crack bones,

Jack knew it
Jack Dahl has nothing left, Except his younger brother, Matty, who he'd die for, Their mother is gone, and their funds are quickly dwindling, Jack needs to make a choice: lose his brother to foster care, or find the drug money that sent his father to prison.

. .

So did I
Ava lives in isolation, a life of silence, For seventeen years her father, a merciless man, has controlled her fate, He has taught her to love no one,

But now Ava wants to break the rules to let Jack in and open her heart, Then she discovers that Jack and her father are stalking the same money, and suddenly Ava is faced with a terrible choice: remain silent or speak out and help the brothers survive.


Did I feel the flutter of wings when Jack and I met Did I sense the coming tornado
Looking back, I think I did.


' Beautifully written and superbly constructed, Anderson pulls you onto a chilling footpath of love and loss and keeps you there until you've read every last word' Ruta Sepetys, Carnegie Medal Winner.