13 to Life

A unique tale with a bright heroine and dark secrets.
-Maria V. Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of the Glass Series and the Study Series

You'll devour 13 to Life in greedy, eager gulps. Pitch-perfect and deliciously paced, this book dishes up your next fiction addiction. Shannon is a rising star!
-Ann Aguirre, National Bestselling Author of RAZORLAND

Jessie and Pietr's bond is sweet and real, with more than a touch of delicious danger.
-Jeri Smith-Ready, author of SHADE

A fun, gothic romance of suspense, secrets, and the dangerous truth behind the new kid in town.
-Lucienne Diver, author of VAMPED

Delany's first novel has a lot going on—teen girls will eat up the Twilight flavor.
(Grades 7-10) -Cindy Welch, Booklist

...great werewolf mythology, mixed in with Russian heritage, add an intense connection between two main characters, some action, unexpected twists and an ending that leaves you dying for the sequel, and you've got 13 to Life.
-Mundie Moms review

Jess is a great protagonist in that she is very real. She thinks like a teenager, and she has the motivation of a teenager, even when she contradicts herself. Delany's 13 TO LIFE quickly stands on its own merits and draws the reader into the tale.
-Vicky Gilpin, Fresh Fiction review

The storyline is wonderful. I thought I had everything figured out when I first started reading, but there are so many shocking moments you aren't expecting. That makes a great book. The ending leaves you wanting a lot more. More Jessie. More Junction. Definitely more Pietr!  If you are a wolf fan. Or a paranormal fan. Or a young love fan. You should pick up 13 to Life by Shannon Delany!
-Courtney Rae, Young Adult Book Central

This is one fast paced novel that kept me reading long into the night. The beginning was very hooky. I couldn't put the book down!
 -Kim Bacciella, Young Adult Book Central

The paranormal genre is one of my favorites and 13 To Life was a book that fell into this category for me and has now been added to a list of series' that I'll be following in the future. Shannon Delany has a fresh voice for a YA debut author and I had fun while reading her work. She turned the science and mythology angles to her advantage when creating her world of werewolves.
-The Bookshelf Sophisticate, Young Adult Book Central

Secret matroyshka dolls, and hot werewolves riding ATVs reveal Delany's talent for creativity.
-Ann Crewdson, VOYA

Delany effectively probes what makes a monster, how being too selfless can be damaging to the soul, and whether it's possible to rewrite a person's personality.
(Ages 13-up) -Publishers Weekly, July 2010