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I was looking for a lighthearted read to end the year of 2017. Perfectly suited for the job, A Study in Charlotte turned out to be a clever and captivating spinoff of Sherlock Holmes. Parallels to the classic mystery books give it a sense of familiarity--"I've read this before!"--while the new setting made it refreshing. … Continue reading A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro
What if there was a character who wanted to escape the pages of his book? How far would he go to live among readers? Between the Lines tells the story of Prince Oliver, who wants to do just that. He's lived in a book for as long as he can remember, and doesn't see magic … Continue reading Book Review: Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult & Samantha Van Leer
Success can be a vicious game. Unrivaled by Alyson Noel follows three young people participating in a competition to best promote the hottest new clubs in downtown LA. They all hope to win best promoter and use their victories to pursue other ambitions. None of them could foresee how fiery the race would become. Aster, … Continue reading Book Review: Unrivaled by Alyson Noel
Here we go again. It was one of those books all over social media, a book everyone insisted that I read. When a book is like that, I'm almost always suspicious of it. With The Selection, people were right--I didn't regret the read. Cinder is a similar situation, though I must admit I didn't love it at first. I … Continue reading Review: Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Her dad went crazy. Her mom left town. She has bills to pay and a little sister to look after. Now is not the time for level-headed seventeen-year-old Lucille to fall in love. But love—messy, inconvenient love—is what she's about to experience when she falls for Digby Jones, her best friend's brother. With blazing longing … Continue reading Review: This Raging Light by Estelle Laure
On Thursday I published a review for Wrong About the Guy, a charming novel by Claire LaZebnik about Ellie and the struggles she faces with her family and friends. Her stepfather became a television star, so she has to deal with the bittersweet privileges that come with a life of luxury. I really liked seeing that, even … Continue reading Interview: Claire LaZebnik on Parents in YA Literature
Perfect for fans of Laurie Halse Anderson and Gayle Forman, Every Last Promise is a provocative and emotional novel about a girl who must decide between keeping quiet and speaking up after witnessing a classmate's sexual assault. Kayla saw something at the party that she wasn't supposed to. But she hasn't told anyone. No one … Continue reading Review: Every Last Promise by Kristin Halbrook
find on Goodreads They know that fire can burn. But they've forgotten how water can scald. Thus ends Threats of Sky and Sea, a YA Fantasy by Jennifer Ellision--who is an awesome person, I might add, and allowed me to interview her here. As far as greedy kings go, this novel is home to one with an unusual upper … Continue reading Threats of Sky and Sea by Jennifer Ellision
I'm always interested to learn how other authors see things. It's a complex art, and though no two stories are the same, sometimes the craft itself has similar characteristics in everyone. I'm so glad Jennifer Ellision let me ask her some questions. You should check out her book here! Q: Your characters in Threats of Sky … Continue reading Interview with Jennifer Ellision
Goodreads | Barnes and Noble Heroes never really die. We all make an impact on the world. Even if we don't make major history books, it doesn't change this truth: No life is an accident. You will meet obscure heroes in strange ways, and Revolution is one such tale. Andi Alpers meets an obscure hero by finding her diary, and is … Continue reading Book Review: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
*SPOILER WARNING. So there are a lot of 'fresh takes' on Greek myths. I like Cassandra Clare but she wouldn't be the first author I like to promote a fictional book about Greek mythology that's just way overrated. I didn't really expect much when I bought this book, but I was giving it a shot. Hopefully, … Continue reading THE GODDESS TEST by Aimee Carter
Mariella Hunt 