Today we are most delighted to unveil the cover of Book Smugglers Publishing’s fifth short story (just one more to go now!) in our Fairytale Retellings line-up. Without further ado, BEHOLD! The smugglerific cover! About the Story Down there,…
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It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus! Today Thea is back at her list-making again with a primer to historical romantic fantasy… Inspired by Juliet Marillier’s newest novel Dreamer’s Pool – the first in a brand new…
Today we are delighted to unveil the cover for a new upcoming YA Fantasy,Sword by Amy Bai! Without further ado, BEHOLD! The smugglerific cover! About the Book Sword shall guide the hands of men… For over a thousand years…
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Book Review: A Hero at the End of the World by Erin Claiborne
Title: A Hero at the End of the World Author: Erin Claiborne Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Big Bang Press Publication Date: November 11 2014 Hardcover: 308 pages Sixteen year-old Ewan Mao knows one thing for certain: according to…
Mrs. Yaga by Michal Wojcik Published 11/4/2014 | 2,859 Words “All he has to do is bypass the gatekeeper of the thrice-tenth kingdom and bring me a fern flower, a dragon’s heart, and a rusałka’s lock of hair. Easy.”…
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A Smugglerific Cover: Mrs. Yaga by Michal Wojcik
Hello and welcome! Today we unveil the cover of Book Smugglers Publishing‘s third short story in our Fall 2014 lineup. Without further ado, BEHOLD! The smugglerific cover! About the Story “All he has to do is bypass the gatekeeper…
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus! Today Thea reflects on The Time Roads by Beth Bernobich – a challenging, ambitious novel that blends steampunk-ish elements with alternate history, math, and romance. Inspired by The Time Roads…
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Old School Wednesdays: The Tricksters by Margaret Mahy
Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the idea towards the end of 2012, when both Ana and Thea were feeling exhausted from the never-ending inundation of New and Shiny (and often over-hyped)…
It’s Friday, which means we’re over at Kirkus! Today Ana talks about Sarah McCarry’s books and why she loves them so much… It’s all about the girls, really. Go HERE to hear why and to see her take a…
Today! Today, we are most delighted to unveil the cover of Book Smugglers Publishing’s very first short story. Without further ado, BEHOLD! The smugglerific cover! About the Story “Happy birthday, child. Careful not to shoot any grundwirgen.” Ever since…
Title: City of Stairs Author: Robert Jackson Bennett Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Broadway Books / Jo Fletcher Books Publication Date: September 8 / October 2 2014 Paperback: 464 Pages Years ago, the city of Bulikov wielded the powers of the…
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Joint Review: Greenglass House by Kate Milford
Title: Greenglass House Author: Kate Milford Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade Publisher: Clarion Books Publication Date: August 2014 Hardcover: 384 Pages A rambling old inn, a strange map, an attic packed with treasures, squabbling guests, theft, friendship, and an unusual…
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A Smugglerific Cover (& Giveaway): A Hero at the End of the World by Erin Claiborne
Today we are super delighted to unveil the cover for A Hero at End of the World, Erin Claiborne’s debut novel. The book comes out on November 11 2014 and it’s the first release from a new publishing venture…
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Over at Kirkus: Kaleidoscope: Diverse YA Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories
It’s Friday, which means we’re over at Kirkus! Today it’s Ana’s turn to take over, with a review of… An awesome anthology of diverse YA Science Fiction and Fantasy stories. Go HERE to read more about them.…
Title: Child of a Hidden Sea Author: A.M. Dellamonica Genre: Contemporary Fantasy, Speculative Fiction Publisher: Tor Publication Date: June 2014 Hardcover: 336 Pages One minute, twenty-four-year-old Sophie Hansa is in a San Francisco alley trying to save the life…
It’s Friday, which means we’re over at Kirkus! Today it’s Thea’s turn to take over, with a list… Inspired by the very fun Child of A Hidden Sea by A.M. Dellamonica (which Thea will review here next week), here’s…
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Old School Wednesdays Readalong: Prospero’s Children by Jan Siegel
Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the idea towards the end of 2012, when both Ana and Thea were feeling exhausted from the never-ending inundation of New and Shiny (and often over-hyped)…
Hello! It’s Friday, which means we’re over at Kirkus. Today, Ana reviews Scale-Bright, the novella by Benjanun Sriduangkaew! And it’s fucking awesome, pardon my French. Go here to get the full story!…
Hello from chilly London! It’s Friday, which means we’re over at Kirkus. Today, Thea reviews the newest story in the Kat Incorrigible series, Courting Magic by Stephanie Burgis! It was a blast, and a fitting next adventure in Kat’s…
Title: Night Witches Author: L.J. Adlington Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books Publication Date: September 2013 Paperback: 336 Pages A supernatural thriller-romance set in an all-girl teenage bomber-pilot regiment, combining witchcraft and legend. TWO NATIONS AT WAR.…
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus! This week, Ana takes a look at Unwept by Tracy Hickman and Laura Hickam (of Dragonlance fame). IT IS TERRIBLE. Get the full story here.…
Title: The Kiss of Deception Author: Mary E. Pearson Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Publisher: Henry Holt & Co BYR Publication Date: July 2014 Hardcover: 486 Pages A princess must find her place in a reborn world. She flees…
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Book Review: The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim by E. K. Johnston
Title: The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim Author: E. K. Johnston Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Carolrhoda Books Publication Date: March 1st 2014 Hardcover: 312 Pages Listen! For I sing of Owen Thorskard: valiant of heart, hopeless…
Title: Full Fathom Five Author: Max Gladstone Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Tor Publication Date: July 15 2014 Hardcover: 368 Pages On the island of Kavekana, Kai builds gods to order, then hands them to others to maintain. Her creations aren’t…