Synopsis: In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for a fun, romantic new twist on the paranormal YA genre, look no further than Die For Me by Amy Plum -- the first in a new series about Kate, who moves to Paris with her older sister to live with their grandparents, after the death of their parents. While there, Kate... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for a fun, romantic new twist on the paranormal YA genre, look no further than Die For Me by Amy Plum -- the first in a new series about Kate, who moves to Paris with her older sister to live with their grandparents, after the death of their parents. While there, Kate... Continue Reading →
Our week-long feature on Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley (in stores now!) continues today, with a look at Corey's playlist for the book & his notes about why he chose each song! This playlist not only gives you a little taste of what to expect from the book -- but if you've... Continue Reading →
Our week-long feature on Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley (in stores now!) continues today, with a look at Corey's playlist for the book & his notes about why he chose each song! This playlist not only gives you a little taste of what to expect from the book -- but if you've... Continue Reading →
It's no secret that dystopian literature is a BIG trend these days, and most dystopian books inevitably draw some comparison to The Hunger Games, the gold standard of YA dystopian lit (by which all other YA dystopian novels are compared). But while I have enjoyed many of the new dystopian novels released since Mockingjay, it... Continue Reading →
It's no secret that dystopian literature is a BIG trend these days, and most dystopian books inevitably draw some comparison to The Hunger Games, the gold standard of YA dystopian lit (by which all other YA dystopian novels are compared). But while I have enjoyed many of the new dystopian novels released since Mockingjay, it... Continue Reading →
As many of you know, the southern part of the United States was ripped apart by devastating tornadoes last week. What you may not know is that two of Novel Novice's staff members, Stephanie (clumzbella) and Taylor (Miss Librarian 2010) live in Alabama, where the damage was the worst and many people lost their lives.... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: When her free-spirited mother dies in a tragic accident, sixteen-year-old Alexandria Lee is forced to leave her West Coast home and move in with a wealthy grandmother she's never known in Savannah, Georgia. By birth, Alex is a rightful if unwilling member of the Magnolia League-Savannah's long-standing debutante society. But white gloves and silk gowns are... Continue Reading →
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