I hereby solemnly swear that everything you read in this review will be 100% spoiler-free! If there's one thing to take away from Cassandra Clare's City of Fallen Angels, it's this: actions have consequences. Because at the heart of this latest addition to The Mortal Instruments series, that's really the basis of everything that transpires;... Continue Reading →
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare: Sara’s Review
I hereby solemnly swear that everything you read in this review will be 100% spoiler-free! If there's one thing to take away from Cassandra Clare's City of Fallen Angels, it's this: actions have consequences. Because at the heart of this latest addition to The Mortal Instruments series, that's really the basis of everything that transpires;... Continue Reading →
YSU English Festival: 2011 Book Selections
This year's YSU English Festival participants have read 7 books in preparation for this week's festival. Check out the lists and book profiles below: Grades 7-9 (Wednesday and Thursday Attendees) The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson Scat... Continue Reading →
Game of Thrones: An In-Depth Look at the New TV Series
We have written at length about the upcoming YA movie adaptations of 2011, along with this year's slate of Comic Book movies. However, one of 2011's most anticipated print-to-film translations is coming  to the small screen. The network that brought you Tony Soprano and Lucius Vorenus will soon be home to a cast of Kingslayers and direwolves.... Continue Reading →
Game of Thrones: An In-Depth Look at the New TV Series
We have written at length about the upcoming YA movie adaptations of 2011, along with this year's slate of Comic Book movies. However, one of 2011's most anticipated print-to-film translations is coming  to the small screen. The network that brought you Tony Soprano and Lucius Vorenus will soon be home to a cast of Kingslayers and direwolves.... Continue Reading →
Wither Book Trailer: Exclusive Behind the Scenes Q&A
It's no secret here at Novel Novice how much we love the book trailers created by the fabulous Vania of VLC Productions. So any chance we get to feature her work, we jump at it. Which is why we're thrilled that for the second month in a row, Vania is the brainchild behind the book... Continue Reading →
Wither Book Trailer: Exclusive Behind the Scenes Q&A
It's no secret here at Novel Novice how much we love the book trailers created by the fabulous Vania of VLC Productions. So any chance we get to feature her work, we jump at it. Which is why we're thrilled that for the second month in a row, Vania is the brainchild behind the book... Continue Reading →
YSU English Festival: Choosing the Books
As teachers and librarians have long recognized, students who enjoy what they read will read more. -YSU English Festival Book Selection Policy YSU English Festival participants must read 7 books designated for their grade level in order to attend the event. Because the Festival is so popular, teachers and librarians are asked to confirm that... Continue Reading →
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare: Some (non-spoilery) thoughts
In the essence of time, this won't be the most polished review, but here are some mostly non-spoilery thoughts on the latest addition to Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series, City of Fallen Angels. Fans will not be disappointed with the fast-paced plot and intricate puzzle pieces that require readers to keep up or fall... Continue Reading →
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare: Some (non-spoilery) thoughts
In the essence of time, this won't be the most polished review, but here are some mostly non-spoilery thoughts on the latest addition to Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series, City of Fallen Angels. Fans will not be disappointed with the fast-paced plot and intricate puzzle pieces that require readers to keep up or fall... Continue Reading →
