A List of Cages

By Robin Roe

Book Overview

This "gripping and moving" story of two foster brothers sharply examines the impact of loss, grief, and abuse (Emma Donohgue, bestselling author of Room) -- and celebrates the power of friendship. When Adam Blake lands the best elective ever in his senior year, serving as an aide to the school psychologist, he thinks he's got it made. Sure, it means a lot of sitting around, which isn't easy for a guy with ADHD, but he can't complain, since he gets to spend the period texting all his friends. Then the doctor asks him to track down the troubled freshman who keeps dodging her, and Adam discovers that the boy is Julian -- the foster brother he hasn't seen in five years. Adam is ecstatic to be reunited. At first, Julian seems like the boy he once knew. He's still kind hearted. He still writes stories and loves picture books meant for little kids. But as they spend more time together, Adam realizes that Julian is keeping secrets, like where he hides during the middle of the day, and what's really going on inside his house. Adam is determined to help him, but his involvement could cost both boys their lives. First-time novelist Robin Roe relied on life experience when writing this exquisite, gripping story featuring two lionhearted characters.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1484763807
• ISBN13: 9781484763803
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

Extremely well written

I picked this one up because it was supposed to be heartbreaking, and of course it is extremely sad. However, I never really found myself to the point of tears. To be honest, the beginning of the book was kind of lame compared to the rest of the book. I found myself not being able to put down the book it was so good. This book is more than worthy of being given a chance, but read all the content warnings, there is lots of abuse.

Best book I've ever read

I've never cried reading a book but this book broke my heart. Julian sounds like such a gentle soul and the way Adam cares for him like a brother made the book perfect. I think I have a new favorite author!