The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff is easily one of the most bizarre and macabre books (let alone YA) I've ever read. And I'll admit it: I totally judged this book by its creepy and twisted cover. I mean, sharp metal implements hanging over a vintage baby carriage (aka death trap)? How can you not love that messed up juxtaposition? Here's... Continue Reading →
I may have mentioned once or twice already that part of what makes me so excited about our October Book of the Month -- The Mermaid's Mirror by L.K. Madigan -- is that it's a YA book about mermaids. MERMAIDS. I love mermaids. I heart them. So today's post is all about mermaids -- and... Continue Reading →
We are super-excited for the release of Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl today. It's the sequel to their best-selling debut novel, Beautiful Creatures -- which, should be noted, was also Novel Novice's first-ever Book of the Month way back in February. Kami & Margie were already experiencing a wave of success and... Continue Reading →
We are super-excited for the release of Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl today. It's the sequel to their best-selling debut novel, Beautiful Creatures -- which, should be noted, was also Novel Novice's first-ever Book of the Month way back in February. Kami & Margie were already experiencing a wave of success and... Continue Reading →
Mermaid mythology has been around for centuries, and L.K. Madigan does a great job of weaving it into her latest novel, The Mermaid's Mirror. After its main character, Lena, discovers she is half mermaid, she seeks out her mother, who she's always known as Lucy. Her full name is Melusina -- a mythical water creature... Continue Reading →
Mermaid mythology has been around for centuries, and L.K. Madigan does a great job of weaving it into her latest novel, The Mermaid's Mirror. After its main character, Lena, discovers she is half mermaid, she seeks out her mother, who she's always known as Lucy. Her full name is Melusina -- a mythical water creature... Continue Reading →
Lena, Kai, Pem and Annie all share a passion for surfing. Sunshine, beach, water, waves - the perfect combination for some surfing fun. So, what's all the excitement about? What's it take to "hang ten?" Annie started Lena off with some great terms and tips. We learned the basics right along with Lena: watching the... Continue Reading →
Lena, Kai, Pem and Annie all share a passion for surfing. Sunshine, beach, water, waves - the perfect combination for some surfing fun. So, what's all the excitement about? What's it take to "hang ten?" Annie started Lena off with some great terms and tips. We learned the basics right along with Lena: watching the... Continue Reading →
Cassie Clare may not be at the top of the best sellers list this week, but she's in good company with Lauren Kate, whose sequel to Fallen -- Torment -- was released this week. The paperback version of Fallen also made the list, in addition to the paperback of Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush. Fans must be gearing... Continue Reading →
Cassie Clare may not be at the top of the best sellers list this week, but she's in good company with Lauren Kate, whose sequel to Fallen -- Torment -- was released this week. The paperback version of Fallen also made the list, in addition to the paperback of Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush. Fans must be gearing... Continue Reading →
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