Lovely War is a young adult romance novel by Julie Berry, published March 5, 2019 by Viking Books for Young Readers. The book is a New York Times Bestseller and was well-received by critics.
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| Author | Julie Berry |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Viking Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | March 5, 2019 |
| Pages | 480 |
| ISBN | 978-0-147-51297-0 |
Reception edit
Reviews edit
Lovely War is a New York Times Bestseller[1] and was generally well-received by critics, including starred reviews from Booklist,[2] Kirkus Reviews,[3] Publishers Weekly,[4] School Library Journal,[5] and Shelf Awareness.[6]
Booklist wrote, "Lovely War proves again that Berry is one of our most ambitious writers. Happily for us, that ambition so often results in great success."[2]
Kirkus Reviews called the novel an "unforgettable romance so Olympian in scope, human at its core, and lyrical in its prose that it must be divinely inspired."[3]
Multiple reviewers highlighted the historical aspects of the book. Shelf Awareness emphasized how Berry "weaves factual historical events and backdrops into an exquisitely crafted, funny and, yes, epic, novel."[6] Publishers Weekly wrote, "Berry ... brings to life wartime horrors and passions with commentary from Olympian gods in this love story filled with vivid historical detail."[4] Booklist added that "all that detail folds effortlessly into the story, so uncommon in frame but heartbreakingly familiar in emotion."[2]
Both the written text and audiobook are Junior Library Guild books.[7]
Awards and honors edit
Before Lovely War's release, it landed on Barnes & Noble's and Cosmopolitan's "most anticipated books" lists.[8][9] After its release, it landed on several "best of" lists:
- Wall Street Journal's "Best Children's Books of 2019"[10]
- BookPage's "Best Books of 2019: Young Adult"[11]
- Kirkus Reviews' "Best YA Romance of 2019"[12]
- BuzzFeed's "31 Young Adult Books That We Deemed The Best Of 2019"[13]
- Shelf Awareness' "2019 Best Children's & Teen Books of the Year"[14]
- The Young Folk's "Best Historical YA Fiction of 2019"[15]
- Horn Book Fanfare Title (2019)[16]
- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Book (2019)[17]
The audiobook, narrated by Allan Corduner and a full cast, also received a starred review from Booklist, who stated, "This is truly an audio production for the ages."[18]
| Year | Award | Result | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Booklist Editors' Choice: | Youth Audio | Selection | [19] |
| Goodreads Choice Award | Young Adult Fiction | Nominee | [20] | |
| Whitney Award | — | Winner | [21] | |
| 2020 | Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award | — | Winner | [22] |
| American Library Association | Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults | Selection | [23] | |
| Best Fiction for Young Adults | Top Ten | [24][25] | ||
| Audie Award | Young Adult | Finalist | [26] | |
| Golden Kite Award | Young Adult Fiction | Winner | [27] | |
| Young Adult Library Services Association | Teens Choices | Top Ten | [28][29] | |
References edit
- ^ "Lovely War by Julie Berry". Penguin Randomhouse. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ a b c Cooper, Ilene (March 1, 2019). "Lovely War". Booklist. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ a b "Lovely War". Kirkus Reviews. December 9, 2018. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ a b "Children's Book Review: Lovely War by Julie Berry". Publishers Weekly. 2018-12-24. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Diaz, Shelley M. (2019-03-01). "Lovely War". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ a b "Lovely War". Shelf Awareness. 2019-03-05. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ "Junior Library Guild : Lovely War (Audiobook) by Julie Berry". www.juniorlibraryguild.com. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ Adler, Dahlia (2019-01-10). "12 of Our Most Anticipated Historical YA Fiction of 2019". The B&N Teen Blog. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Chambers, Hannah (2019-10-27). "15 New Young Adult Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Gurdon, Meghan Cox (2019-12-13). "The Best Children's Books of 2019". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Stephanie (December 2019). "Best Books of 2019: Young Adult". BookPage. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Best YA Romance of 2019". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Penn, Farrah; Osifo, Ehis (2019-12-18). "31 Of The Best Young Adult Books From 2019". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Shelf Awareness's Best Children's & Teen Books of 2019". Shelf Awareness. 2019-11-26. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ Galluccio, Marena (2019-12-19). "10 Best YA Historical Fiction of 2019". The Young Folks. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Sutton, Roger (2019-11-19). "Fanfare 2019 Booklist". The Horn Book. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Stevenson, Deborah (January 2020). "2019 Blue Ribbons". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Rockman, Connie (June 1, 2019). Lovely War. Retrieved 2021-09-18 – via Booklist.
- ^ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Youth Audio, 2019". Booklist. 2020-01-01. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Lovely War". Goodreads. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Past Winners". The Whitney Awards. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Walden Award". ALAN Online. 2014-10-25. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "2020 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2020-01-06. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "2020 Top Ten Best Fiction". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Best Fiction for Young Adults: 2020". Booklist. 2020-03-15. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ "2020 Audie Awards". Audio Publishers Association. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Lovely War". Julie Berry Books. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Lam, Anna (2020-04-27). "2020 YALSA Teens' Top Ten nominees announced". News and Press Center. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "2020 Teens' Top Ten" (PDF). Young Adult Library Services Association. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
