Holly Black called The Other Side of Dark by Sarah Smith "chilling and lush" and I completely agree with her. It's a lovely combination of contemporary YA, paranormal thriller and historical fiction -- and though it may sound like an odd combination, Smith combines them masterfully. Here's what the book is all about: Since losing... Continue Reading →
Prisoners in the Palace: How Princess Victoria became Queen with the Help of Her Maid, a Reporter, and a Scoundrel A Novel of Intrigue and Romance Michaela MacColl has blown me away. Once I started reading this book I didn't want to put it down. Typically I'm not a big fan of historical fiction, but... Continue Reading →
Prisoners in the Palace: How Princess Victoria became Queen with the Help of Her Maid, a Reporter, and a Scoundrel A Novel of Intrigue and Romance Michaela MacColl has blown me away. Once I started reading this book I didn't want to put it down. Typically I'm not a big fan of historical fiction, but... Continue Reading →
Earlier this week, we discussed the latest film adaptation of the classic novel, Jane Eyre. But Jane has been making some other appearances as of late, including in the new YA book Jane by April Lindner. Official Synopsis: Forced to drop out of an esteemed East Coast college after the sudden death of her parents,... Continue Reading →
Earlier this week, we discussed the latest film adaptation of the classic novel, Jane Eyre. But Jane has been making some other appearances as of late, including in the new YA book Jane by April Lindner. Official Synopsis: Forced to drop out of an esteemed East Coast college after the sudden death of her parents,... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Two girls, two centuries apart. One never knowing the other. But when Andi finds Alexandrine’s diary, she recognizes something in her words and is moved to the point of obsession. There’s comfort and distraction for Andi in the journal’s antique pages—until, on a midnight journey through the catacombs of Paris, Alexandrine’s words transcend paper... Continue Reading →
It's taken me a couple of days to be able to sit down and write my review of Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly, simply because I've spent the time since finishing the book mulling it over in my head. Revolution is one of those books that sticks with you. Even if it doesn't change you inherently,... Continue Reading →
It's taken me a couple of days to be able to sit down and write my review of Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly, simply because I've spent the time since finishing the book mulling it over in my head. Revolution is one of those books that sticks with you. Even if it doesn't change you inherently,... Continue Reading →
Unless you've been living under a rock -- or you're brand-new to the YA book world -- chances are, you've heard all about I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore (the pseudonym for co-authors Jobie Hughes and James Frey). Besides lots of hype ahead of the book's release this past summer, a movie adaptation of... Continue Reading →
Unless you've been living under a rock -- or you're brand-new to the YA book world -- chances are, you've heard all about I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore (the pseudonym for co-authors Jobie Hughes and James Frey). Besides lots of hype ahead of the book's release this past summer, a movie adaptation of... Continue Reading →
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