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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy on Hold by JD Spero is a captivating book that reels you in from the first chapter. A seven year old Hen sets out to find himself a pet hedgehog in the middle of the night, but not just any night as it was cabbage night. A night of tradition pranks. One prank gone drastically wrong next door to the Trout family while Hen is outside making him the only witness. The story revolves around this crime that has taken place. Hen’s older brother Tyler is arrested and his mother Marcella shocked. As a single mother working hard to raise her boys this is a blindside. It couldn’t be her son. Told in different points of view you gain a true connection to each character from little innocent Hen to hard-working loving mother Marcella and to the mental illness plaguing Tyler. As the tale unfolds will the truth come out on who done the crime so foul?

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BOY RELEASED (BOY SERIES BOOK 2) by JD Spero

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BOY RELEASED (BOY SERIES BOOK 2) by JD Spero
Genre – Suspense. Coming of Age. Mystery/thriller
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In a popular resort town in the Adirondacks, the busy summer season has just begun when an unwelcome visitor arrives at Marcella Trout’s new venture—Blue Palms Motel.
Tyler alone witnesses her brutal attack. Soon, he becomes the only suspect. As the investigation tries to unlock the secrets tangled in Tyler’s troubled mind, the Trouts must confront the disturbing reality of his mental illness. Is Tyler once again a criminal, or will he become a hero?
In this thrilling follow up to award-winning Boy on Hold, ten years have passed since the horrific murder of Sally Hubbard. Tyler is released from psychiatric rehab and Hen, now seventeen, will soon inherit the wealthy Hubbard estate. But just as the Trouts look toward a brighter future, tragedy knocks on their door…

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Johannah Davies (JD) Spero’s writing career took off when her first release, Catcher’s Keeper, was a finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award in 2013. Since then, she’s found similar success with her young adult fantasy Forte series, winning recognition from National Indie Excellence Award (2014, 2016), Adirondack Literary Award (2015). Her newest release, Boy on Hold, was a winner in the 2020 Book Excellence Award and a 2020 IPPY Gold winner for Best Mystery/Thriller ebook. With a Masters in Education, Spero leverages her years as a high school English teacher in author presentations across the country, most notably at DFW Writers Conference in 2014. Having lived in various cities from St. Petersburg (Russia) to Boston, she’s settled with her husband and three sons in the Adirondack Mountains, where she was born and raised.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Ashley Dover

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Henry Atticus Trout, called Hen by everyone, is the younger brother of Tyler Trout. Tyler’s and Hen’s mom works as a waitress and does the best a single mother can do to provide a loving home for her boys. After school, Hen spends his days with Miss Sally, their neighbor, until his mom gets off of work.

One night, Hen goes outside alone to try and catch a hedgehog. While he is out there, he sees shadows in Miss Sally’s window. He hears screaming and knows something very bad is happening. The next day he learns from Bernie, Miss Sally’s son, that something very bad has happened to Miss Sally. While Bernie is fixing a window, the police come and pick up Tyler and his best friend, Derek, for questioning.

As a young boy of seven and in the first grade, Hen tries very hard to understand what is going on with Tyler since the incident with Miss Sally. Hen struggles to discover the truth. Can Hen and his mom stay strong when the truth of Miss Sally’s accident is revealed?

Boy on Hold is a great psychological thriller. By speaking to the heart of a serious mental illness, you will love this novel.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Kristy Nelson

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Multi-POV books have become a favorite of mine. That being said, they need to be done very well in order for everything to come together. Boy on Hold goes above and beyond. It’s uncomplicated but elegant writing style and fascinating plot made it a very quick read. I always ended up staying up later than I intended when I picked up this book. I’m going straight on to the second one!

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Drugs, murder, mental illness…In the Adirondacks, Hen witnesses the assault of his neighbor Miss Sally. The problem is that he recognizes the voice of one of the attackers and a homemade bracelet left at the scene…Tyler, his 17 yr old brother. This starts the drama that will leave you on the the edge of your seat. It’s that exciting and thrilling that you have to know what’s going on and what’s happening. Every character plays an important part in the story. There are twists and surprising turns. Loved every minute of it. Highly recommend this book.

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Boy On Hold by JD Spero – Review by Lucy Vincent

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This book wasn’t a typical book I thought I would find myself reading, but when I picked it up off my e-shelf and started reading, I was immediately enthralled. The details are immaculate, the plot is fantastic, it’s truly a wonderful book. The story of Little Hen, his family, and other members in their community is wonderfully written. While it wasn’t a debut novel, it was the first in a series, and I intend to finish this series as we’re pulled along the story of the Trout family and the community surrounding it.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the very first chapter, J.D. Spero’s Boy on Hold pulls you in! A fantastically written mystery written from several characters point of view, the author does a fantastic job at completely painting the picture. Spero dives deep into the brutal realities of mental illness, addiction and murder, showing how much each character is affected by it. I really enjoyed how well she was able to show how complex mental health can be. Boy on Hold was my first book by J.D. Spero, but it won’t be my last!

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by M Policicchio

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Boy on Hold by JD Spero

4 out of 5 Stars

Henry “Hen” Trout has a good life for a seven year old. Hen has an awesome big brother, Tyler, a best friend, Murphy, and is studying how to set a hedgehog trap. When Hen sees a horrifying attack on his neighbor and babysitter, Ms. Sally, his world gets turned upside down. Hen doesn’t want to believe what his memory and the evidence is telling him, that Tyler was involved, but there are just somethings that can’t be wrong.

Tyler Trout has a great mom and a fantastic little brother that he adores. Tyler also has dark feelings that he hasn’t been able to fight lately. Tyler has found two things that help with the feelings, his mom and something he shouldn’t want. Tyler’s mom isn’t an option these days as she works too many hours.

This is a slow burn. I wasn’t getting it at first. Finally, when it clicked, I couldn’t put it down. I loved the relationship between Hen and Tyler. Tyler is as protective of Hen as Hen is of Tyler. There are so many scenes throughout the book that made me glad I was alone when reading. I yelled at characters not to do what they were about to do, like when Marcella broke Derek’s heart unknowingly. I needed her to take that back so badly. Be prepared to be hooked. JD Spero creates full characters to be loved and hated in this small town. I have to know if Louis finally came home!

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Jenn Beth

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Slow to start, Boy on Hold by JD Spero, has twist & turns that made it impossible to put down. I am amazing how JD put into prospective mental illness and how it affects not only the person suffering, but everyone that knows that person.

Boy on Hold, starts off as more JV, and then turns into a complex novel of forgiveness & how hard it is.

Hen’s thoughts of how love could be like Play Dough, as described in this passage, blew my mind: “Hen imagined love was like Play Dough. He could keep it warm in his hand and mush it around, change its shape. It would get under his fingernails and into the grooves of his thumbprint. Once, Hen ate some. It tasted okay. Sometimes, tiny specs fell onto the kitchen floor and dried into hard pebbles. Mom would sweep them up and throw them away. Was love like that? Could it change like that?” ***Page 3189 of 4103 78% finished.

The one passage that broke me down and made me connect with Marcella in a way no author has ever done; is this: “He knew who she really was—a broken woman who lived in denial. She loved the wrong people, suffering valiantly, hurting those who loved her most.” *** Page 3359 of 4103 82% finished.

This is a five star book, showing a mother’s love, a brothers ultimate passion of belief in his older brother and how mental illness is passed from family member to family member with no one ever noticing.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Kayla Bullock

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy on Hold is an excellent story. Focusing on 7 year old Hen, his 17 year old brother, Tyler, and their mom, Marcella, their lives are turned upside down when Tyler is accused of a horrible crime. Hen happened to be a witness to the crime, and is lost and confused by the accusation against Tyler.

J.D. Spero did a fantastic job of portraying the characters in their elements–the thought processes of a 7 year old innocent child, the confusing mind of a 17 year old boy, and the heartache of a mama caught in the middle of a terrible mess with her children. The story itself kept me guessing, going back and forth on who was guilty and what really happened. A fantastic story and I am looking forward to reading the sequel next!

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by JD Spero. When reading thrillers i stick with authors and R L Stein and Stephen King, but wow! I am glad that I branched out and took a chance with this author! This was a fast paced thriller focusing on two brothers Hen and Tyler. It’s a double perspective going back and forth between the two brothers. I was not expecting the plot twist at all! It kept me reading into the night wanting more. I had to know what was going to happen next. She is a very well written author and I’m very excited to read book two! I’m going to add JD on my list of thriller authors to keep track of and buy!

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Angie Finley

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Boy On Hold is my first read by JD Spero and it did not disappoint.
Marcella Trout is a single mom raising a young boy, Henry, and a 17 year old, Tyler.
Henry witnesses something that no 6 to 7 year old should have to witness, a murder.
As the story unfolds to who killed the neighbor, we learn about secrets among family, the power of forgiveness and what is the truth. You will also get into the mind of someone who is struggling with a mental illness.
This story definitely held my interest and made me emotional at times. I look forward to reading Boy Released.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a must-read psychological thriller by J.D. Spero. Boy on Hold is a YA cozy mystery and a surprising tale. It is told in multiple POV’s, which I love, giving you an insight into what the characters are thinking and who they are. JD gives us a raw look at mental illness, drug addictions, murder and more all taking place in a small town. There is also secrets waiting to be unfolded, truths waiting to be found, peeling back layer by layer of mystery to get to the truth of the plot.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero
Genre – Thriller
Page Count – 274 pages
Cover Designer – Immortal Works

Cabbage Night, 1991. The traditional night of pranks takes a disturbing turn when a violent crime rocks a small Adirondack town. Even more so when the only witness is a seven-year-old boy. Hen Trout, who had hoped to catch a pet hedgehog that night, instead sees his beloved Miss Sally become a victim.

Single mom Marcella Trout is blindsided when Tyler, her seventeen-year-old, is arrested for the very crime Hen witnessed. Now Tyler’s eerie mood swings seem dark and frightening and rooted in a family history Marcella has desperately tried to bury. As the criminal investigation churns on, the tenuous fabric of the Trout family begins to unravel…and even Hen begins to question the truth.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Meg Tyrrell

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy on hold is the first book I’ve read by JD Spero. This is a beautifully written story about a boy in trouble. This story made me realize how many talented authors there are that I haven’t even discovered yet. I cannot wait to see what JD Spero comes up with next, I’m ready. I couldn’t put this book down. I loved every character and how the author made them come to life. If you want a serious but written with a light heart book- this is the one for you, absolutely recommend.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Lianne Probert

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story starts on ‘cabbage night’, a night known for mischief and pranks. When seven-year-old Hen Trout leaves his home in the middle of the night he only has one thing on his mind…hedgehogs! But, the night takes a shocking turn for Hen when he witnesses part of a brutal attack on his beloved neighbour, Miss Sally.
This night is the start of a tremulous time for the Trout family. Family bonds are pushed to the limit as Hens older brother and role model is arrested.
Marcella Trout doesn’t know what to think. Her seventeen-year-old son has been arrested and she can’t help but worry that his recent mood swings may have deeper roots than first thought, she had tried to keep secrets hidden but the past could be about to come back to haunt her.
Boy on Hold is described as “suitable for teens, intriguing for adults” and this is an accurate description. I loved Hen and his relationship with his brother Tyler. A story that starts as a thriller and a mystery soon becomes much more than than and delves into the complicated world of teenage mental health and a family fighting to stay together.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Faith Jackson

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story tugs at your heart with this crime-filled mystery that leaves you haunted as 7-yr-old Hen Trout has to recount the death of his friend, Miss Sally as she is killed. Marcella Trout’s 17-yr-old is accused of the crime as she’s tried to bury her family’s dark secrets but the truth soon turns out as the investigation unravels.
You can’t help but feel Hen’s pain as he recounts the story and unveils the mystery that is his family. Check out this great book and see where it leads.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Finn Cunningham

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy On Hold by JD Spero is an absolutely amazing book! This book will keep you on the edge of your seat, so much so that I was up late into the night reading, wanting to see what happened next! This being my first book from this author, i wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was absolutely blown away. This book is amazing all around, the characters, imagery, and the plot just add to all the twist and turns, creating an incredible book! I highly recommend it and will definitely be reading more from this author!

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Katie Kearney

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy on Hold by JD Spero. I was so glad I found this story by the late page. It gripped me right from the beginning. The entire time I was so engrossed to all the twists and turns I wasn’t able to put this book down and found myself up way later than planned. Each little detail is so well written and the characters truly draw you in. It’s well paced and written nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I love a story that has me sinking in so completely I forget all about the outside world. And this one definitely did just that. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Joanne Ellis

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was Cabbage Night, 1991. The traditional night of pranks, which takes a disturbing turn when a violent crime rocks a small Adirondack town. Even more so, is when the only witness is a 7 year old boy. Hen trout, was out hoping to catch a pet hedgehog that night, sees Miss Sally become a victim.

Single mom Marcella Trout is blindsided when Tyler, her seventeen year old, is arrested for the very crime Hen witnessed. Now Tyler’s eerie mood swings seem dark and frightening and rooted in a family history Marcella has desperately tried to bury. She has to deal with the dark issues of loss, drugs and the undiagnosed of mental illness, that will change her family lives. As the criminal investigation churns on, the tenuous fabric of the trout family begins to unravel. And even Hen begins to question the truth.

The story was told by multiple viewpoints and the book is surrounded by mystery, and the story was told beautifully of how the trauma consumed Hen Trout’s family and their small town.
The author has done a brilliant situation of Capturing every emotion possible, especially telling the story from a child’s point of view.
A very enjoyable read and would highly recommend.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Jana Teppih

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy on Hold is a bitter sweet crime story by J.D. Spero that is not your usual run of the mill crime story. This was my first read by the writer and I can say now that it is a story that any crime lover would enjoy reading. It is a story told from multiple point of views that pulls you even deeper into the story that is filled with twists and turns and heart ache and realities of addiction, mental illness, and murder.
In the center of the story is a seven year old Henry ‘Hen’ Trout who witness his neighbour’s, sweet old Miss Sally’s murder during the Cabbage Night in a small Adirondack town. He is a troubled child whose way of looking at the world will fascinate you and steal your heart. It is his older, seventeen year old brother Tyler that is arrested for the crime. All the evidence points to Tyler and his mother and his brother struggle with it being a possibility …
The writer takes us deep into the dynamics a broken family, a single mother struggling to keep it together and small town filled with plenty of shady characters. She tells the story in such a considerate way that even though one could think that surely this story is way too depressing; it never pulls you too down. Still, it is heart breaking and it stays with you for a while, be prepared.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy on Hold
by J D Spero

This book had me hooked from the beginning. This book deals with a lot of tough issues like, mental illness, drug abuse, and broken families. There is also love, friendship, and wonderful characters. This story is definitely full of suspense and kept me entertained throughout the entire read. The author did an exceptional job of detailing so that you felt like you were there. There are some unexpected developments in this story that kept me on the edge of my seat. I had a hard time putting this book down till I found out the outcome. This was a great and intriguing read. I highly recommend this book.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A mystery, thriller young adult novel about a child who is the only witness to a terrible and violent crime. Set in 1991, on Cabbage Night, a traditional night of pranks in a small Adirondack town the night takes a disturbing turn when a violent crime takes place, shocking the small town. Seven year old boy, Hen Trout, is the only witness to the violence against Miss Sally. Hen had been outside in the dark hoping to catch a hedgehog when he saw the attack. Single mom Marcella Trout is devastated that her young son had witnessed such a violent attack but is then blindsided when her seventeen-year-old, Tyler is then arrested for the crime his brother had witnessed. Marcella now looks back on Tyler’s mood swings and they now seem dark and frightening to his mother, especially as she had been desperately trying to forget her family’s history. The Trout family begins to unravel as the criminal investigation goes on and soon even Hen begins to question the truth about what he saw and what really happened that fateful night. I find this an emotional read and also a thought provoking one. The issues surrounding teenage mental health is dealt with both honestly and sensitively. The characters really drew me in and I was hooked from page one of the novel. A fascinating read for both young adults and adults alike.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Star
Boy on Hold by JD Spero

Boy on Hold by JD Spero is a Young Adult thriller that once I started reading I couldn’t stop till I finished. This is my first read by this Author but definitely not my last. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. Hen is a young boy who was out one night trying to catch a hedgehog but ended up seeing the murder of Miss Sally. What will happen when a prank turns into a violent crime? What will happen when the truth gets uncovered? What will happen to when Family secrets are exposed? This book may be for the young teens but adults can read especially if you like thriller/suspense. I can’t wait to read more from this Author. Highly recommend this book.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy On Hold by JD Spero was a great read! I was instantly enthralled in this novel, and couldn’t put it down! The imagery is amazing, the plot is great, the characters are incredible. I honestly felt like I was right there beside each and every character while I was reading this book. Not only is the crime part great, it was very thrilling and very psychological as well! I love reading books that have good psychology in them, and this one was no exception! This was the first novel I’ve read from Spero before, and I can’t wait to read more in the future!

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Erica Fish

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazing!!! I love the mystery/thriller genre. It keeps my adrenaline going. This is my first book by JD Spero and it will not be my last. The plot line was engaging and fast moving. I could not turn the page fast enough to see what was going to happen next. The character development really enhanced the story for me. I found myself yelling at the characters to try to give them a heads up what is coming down the pike for them. This story is about the Trout family. There is something not quite right with the family. There may be secrets that may come out. What will the investigation bring to light? I highly recommend this story as it will keep going until the very last page.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy on Hold was my first reading of JD Spero, and I really liked it. My only complaint is the character of Henry was written to be a seven year old, but behaved and thought more along the line of a 5 year old. Once I got beyond that, I really loved it. I was struggling with not knowing what exactly Tyler suffered from, so I was glad to have answers by the end. It was weird at first that it switches between point of views, but in the end, I think I liked that best. We got to see the same story unfolding from everyone’s own perspective. I highly recommend this book, to any preteen or adult, with the disclaimer it does involve mental illness, drug use and murder. It was wonderfully written, and I felt like I could feel the pain and struggles along with the characters. I like that it was all a mystery until the end, slowly unfolding.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Boy on Hold by JD Spero

4 Stars

This is my first book by this author and definitely will not be my last. I love a good family novel especially when it deals with real life issues.

I will admit there were times I got totally confused and lost in the story and had to go back and read a few things a second time to get on the same page as where the author was going. There were a lot of moving parts to this book and again it took me a bit to catch on in a few places. In saying all of that, this had an awesome storyline and some great characters as well as some not so great.

I really felt like the author tied things up nicely at the end and even in the few places I wasn’t able to get organized in my head, in the end it was all ok. It did have an easy flow and I think I would actually like to read it again after a bit of time, and I would absolutely recommend it.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Boy On Hold is my first read by J.D Spero, and I am happy to say that it won’t be my last. This is a surprising little gem- a young adult thriller- with murder, crime, trauma, loss, grief, secrets, family dynamics, mental illness, love, emotion, forgiveness, drama, and suspense. The story is told from several points of view- which gave me a really well-rounded perspective of what was happening and added extra depth to the overall story.
When Henry Trout (Hen) witnesses a shocking incident, he is left reeling- and soon his (and his family’s) life is turned upside down when his older brother is arrested for the crime. His brother’s troubling behaviour, family secrets, and the truth all wrestle- while family bonds begin to unravel. Within all this heartbreak though, lies a wonderfully touching story full of hope. I don’t want to reveal too much- as this is one of those books I think is best read knowing as little as possible, and letting the story and characters reveal themselves along the way.
Well done!

Thank you, J.D Spero!

 

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy on Hold by JD Spero. This book is geared toward young adult but I loved it and would read it again. Its the story of a single mom Marcella Trout and her boys Hen and Tyler. Tyler has just turned 17 and is the typical angry moody 17 year old. They live in a small town in the Adirondack’s. The family is very dysfunctional as are most families anymore. Anyway they have a tradition of a night called Cabbage night where kids go out and pull pranks all night. Hen has gone outside looking for a pet Hedgehog and instead sees something he will never get over. He witnesses one of his favorite people become the victim of murder and not long after his brother Tyler gets arrested for that murder. Does Hen have the answer to help his brother or did Tyler really kill his friend. As the Detectives begin to investigate some of the Trout families deep dark secrets come out. Will the Trout family survive all in one piece or will they break beyond the point of no return?

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