Entice by Carrie Jones – Review
Entice is the third book in a series about Pixies. If you haven’t read the first two books and think that you would like to, you may want to skip this review and read Need and Captivate first. There’s no way to review this book without giving away crucial plot twists from the last two [...]
Liar by Justine Larbalestier – review
I’ve seen reviews on Liar from the perspectives of librarians and YA readers, and the praise in those circles has been high. Rightly so, too, I might add. Except I mainly write mystery and crime fiction reviews, admittedly casting as wide a net as possible, so that will be my perspective here, because I think it applies.
Full review after the jump…
The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry review
“He looked like he’d swallowed the sun for breakfast.”
Like most fairy tale princes, Crown Prince Gregor is a sight for any weary girl’s eyes, particularly one in a not-so-veiled Cinderella role. Lucinda, reduced to rags from riches by the mysterious deaths of her noble parents during her childhood, is no exception. Her step-aunt uses her as a servant in return for her room and board, while her spineless uncle looks on.
Find out what twists were used in this debut young adult take on the classic story after the jump….
Book Review – How To Survive A Robot Uprising
Author: Daniel H. Wilson Cover Artist: Richard Horne Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Binding: Paperback Publication Date: 2005 Does your robot disobey you? Make repetitive stabbing motions? Does it have glowing red eyes? If so, then it and its fellow machines could be on the path to outright rebellion against you, and the human race. Activate your [...]
Book Review – The Dark
Author: Marianne Curley Cover Artist: Ian Butterworth Publisher: Bloomsbury Binding: Paperback Publication Date: October 2003 The story begins with the battle at the end of the first book. Lathenia, leader of the Order, is watching the defeat of Mardukes and her soldiers. She vows revenge on the Guard and gives one of her loyal soldiers [...]
Book Review – The Named
Author: Marianne Curley Cover Artist: Ian Butterworth Publisher: Bloomsbury Binding: Paperback Publication Date: October 2002 This is the first book in a YA series by Marianne Curley. The story begins with Ethan dreaming of the death of his sister, a sinister death that has haunted him into his teens. At 16 years old, he lives [...]
Book Review – Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
Author: Susanna Clarke Publisher: Bloomsbury Binding: Hardcover Publication Date: September 2004 In my opinion, simply stated, with no reservation what so ever, the best novel published in 2004. The best Fantasy novel? Well, yes, but also, the best fictional novel, bar none. Susanna Clarke’s debut novel, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, is so impressive that [...]
