"Impossible" by Nancy Werlin

Star Rating:
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Genre:
mix of realistic and fantasy fiction with romance

Impossible was based off the ballad "Scarborough Fair". If you're familiar with the tune, or it sounds familiar, the lyrics are something like Are you going to Scarborough Fair / parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Lucy Scarborough had a different life from the beginning. Her mother went mentally insane shortly after giving birth to her only daughter, so she lives with her two foster parents. Her best friend lives next door, Zach Greenfield. On the night of her prom, her life takes an even bigger spin when her date rapes her. Even on birth control, Lucy gets pregnant. Even though this is life-changing, Lucy can still realize that its such a coincidence. Her mother had gotten pregnant at a young age too. It turns out that it wasn't a coincidence, but a curse on Lucy's family put on by the Elfin Knight. She has three impossible tasks to complete or upon her daughter's birth, she too will go mad.

I really liked the creativity of this novel, especially the twist of reality and fantasy. It has so many messages as well, including the meaning of family a friendship, and never giving up. Nancy Werlin created an original story off of a well-known music piece. Why should you read this book? Well, it recieved a lot of cool rewards including Kirkus Reviews YA book of 2008, but mostly the story is just riviting. Plus, the book is full of short chapters and cliff-hanger endings keeping you on the edge of your seat.