Young Adult horror is making a comeback, and This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel is leading the way. A well-plotted gothic thriller, the story follows inseperable twin brothers Victor and Konrad Frankenstein and their adopted "sister" Elizabeth. The three have spent their childhoods exploring the family's grand chateau and are surpised to discover a secret... Continue Reading →
This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel: Steph’s review
Young Adult horror is making a comeback, and This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel is leading the way. A well-plotted gothic thriller, the story follows inseperable twin brothers Victor and Konrad Frankenstein and their adopted "sister" Elizabeth. The three have spent their childhoods exploring the family's grand chateau and are surpised to discover a secret... Continue Reading →
Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe
It doesn't matter whether you have any experience with ballet or not -- Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe is a sexy, poignant, and beautifully written coming of age story that will enchant readers of all backgrounds. When high school junior Sara wins a coveted scholarship to study ballet, she must sacrifice everything for her new... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe
It doesn't matter whether you have any experience with ballet or not -- Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe is a sexy, poignant, and beautifully written coming of age story that will enchant readers of all backgrounds. When high school junior Sara wins a coveted scholarship to study ballet, she must sacrifice everything for her new... Continue Reading →
Nina Malkin: Swear Q&A Part 4
Every Thursday as we countdown to Swear by Nina Malkin, we’ll be bringing you part of our Q&A with her — including our questions, YOUR questions & some flash questions. Here is the fourth & final installment before Swear hits stores on Tuesday: Reader Question: Do you make everything up or do you use real... Continue Reading →
Nina Malkin: Swear Q&A Part 4
Every Thursday as we countdown to Swear by Nina Malkin, we’ll be bringing you part of our Q&A with her — including our questions, YOUR questions & some flash questions. Here is the fourth & final installment before Swear hits stores on Tuesday: Reader Question: Do you make everything up or do you use real... Continue Reading →
This Dark Endeavor: References to Frankenstein & More
One of my favorite parts of reading This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel was spotting the references & nods to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein -- since This Dark Endeavor is written as a prequel to that book. So in case you missed them or want more insight, here's a look at some of the major references:... Continue Reading →
This Dark Endeavor: References to Frankenstein & More
One of my favorite parts of reading This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel was spotting the references & nods to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein -- since This Dark Endeavor is written as a prequel to that book. So in case you missed them or want more insight, here's a look at some of the major references:... Continue Reading →
Happy Release Day to Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe
A very happy release day today to Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe! We love Stasia, and her gorgeous verse novel. Here's what it's all about: When high school junior Sara wins a coveted scholarship to study ballet, she must sacrifice everything for her new life as a professional dancer-in-training. Living in a strange city with... Continue Reading →
Happy Release Day to Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe
A very happy release day today to Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe! We love Stasia, and her gorgeous verse novel. Here's what it's all about: When high school junior Sara wins a coveted scholarship to study ballet, she must sacrifice everything for her new life as a professional dancer-in-training. Living in a strange city with... Continue Reading →
