Title: Ariel Author: Steven R. Boyett Genre: Speculative Fiction (Sci-Fi/Fantasy), Post-Apocalyptic Publisher: Ace Publication Date: January 1983 (original) / August 2009 (re-release) Paperback: 448 pages Stand alone or series: When Ariel was first published in 1983, it was intended…
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Title: Tempt Me At Twilight Author: Lisa Kleypas Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: St Martin’s/Piatkus Books Publishing Date: September 22 (US) / October 1 (Uk) Paperback: 384 pages Stand alone or series: Book 3 in the Hathaway series, but can…
Title: The Drawing of the Three Author: Stephen King Genre: Fantasy/Horror Publisher: New English Library Publishing Date: New Edition – 2003 Paperback: 496 pages Stand alone or series: book 2 in the Dark Tower series Summary:Roland of Gilead, the…
Title: Give Up The Ghost Author: Megan Crewe Genre: YA Publisher: Henry Holt & Co Publishing Date: Sep 15, 2009 Hardcover: 256 pages Stand alone or series: Seems to be a stand alone (but there’s room for a sequel).…
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Joint Review: Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
Title: Rosemary and Rue Author: Seanan McGuire Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: DAW Publication Date: September 1, 2009 Paperback: 368 pages Stand Alone or Series: First in the October Daye series Why did we read the book: We first learned…
Title: Heroes at Risk Author: Moira J. Moore Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Ace Publication Date: August 25, 2009 Paperback: 336 pages Stand alone or series: Book 4 in the ongoing Hero series. Why did I read this book: I discovered…
Title: Succubus Heat Author: Richelle Mead Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Kensington Publications (US) / Bantam Books (UK) Publication Date: May 2009 (US) / June 2009 (UK) Trade Paperback: 304 pages Stand alone or series: Book 4 in the Georgina…
Today we bring you a new feature, called “What She Said…” in which we both review books that the other has already read and reviewed. The idea arose because of the dilemma that if one of us reads and…
Title: Skinned Author: Robin Wasserman Genre: Speculative Fiction, Dystopian, Young Adult Publisher: Simon Pulse (US) / Simon & Schuster Children’s (UK) Publication Date: September 2008 (US) / August 2009 (UK) Paperback: 384 pages Stand alone or series: Book 1…
This is a Powerpuff Girls review: Ana, AKA Bubbles, reviews the book here. Her friend Katie, AKA Blossom reviews at her place. Meanwhile Thea, AKA Buttercup is still AWOL. Title: Surrender of a Siren Author: Tessa Dare Genre: Romance…
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Joint Review: Wake by Lisa McMann
Title: Wake Author: Lisa McMann Genre: Speculative Fiction, Young Adult Publisher: Simon Pulse (US) / Simon & Schuster (UK) Publication Date: December 2008 (US) / October 2009 (UK) Paperback: 224 pages Stand alone or series: Book 1 of the…
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YA Appreciation Month Ghost Day: Ruined by Paula Morris & A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb
Today we look at ghost stories in the Young Adult cannon – secrets, hauntings, and love from beyond the grave… ********** Ruined: A Ghost Story by Paula Morris Publisher: Point (Scholastic) Publication Date: August 2009 Hardcover: 304 pages Summary:…
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Double Review: The Giver & Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry
When we were brainstorming our plans for the final week of our YA Appreciation month, we realized the need to do a second Apocalypse/Dystopia day. And, when looking over what titles we both wanted to read, we decided to…
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Joint Review: A Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson
Title: A Countess Below Stairs (UK Title: The Secret Countess) Author: Eva Ibbotson Genre: Historical, Romance, Young Adult Publisher: Speak (US) / Young Picador (UK) Publication Date: 1981 Paperback: 400 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel. Why…
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Soul Screamers Special – Book Review: My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent
Title: My Soul to Take Author: Rachel Vincent Genre: YA – Fantasy/Romance Publisher: Harlequin Teen Publishing date: August 1, 2009 Paperback: 384 pages Stand Alone or series: It is the first full length novel in the Soul Screamers series.…
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Series Review & Giveaway: The Devouring & Soulstice by Simon Holt
I happen to love horror. I love the thrill of mortal fear, the rush of terror that washes over you and drowns your logical mind, the giddy and jittery sense of having experienced something truly terrifying. Ever since I…
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WHY HAVEN’T I READ THIS BOOK?!: Monster by Christopher Pike
Today, we bring you two reviews for pretty well-known books that for some reason we hadn’t picked up yet. Before the onslaughts of “I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU HAVEN’T READ THAT?!” begin, let us just offer our profuse apologies. We…
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WHY HAVEN’T I READ THESE BOOKS?!: The Uglies Trilogy by Scott Westerfeld
Today, we bring you two reviews for pretty well-known books that for some reason we hadn’t picked up yet. Before the onslaughts of “I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU HAVEN’T READ THAT?!” begin, let us just offer our profuse apologies. We…
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Series Review: The Books of Bayern by Shannon Hale
Until recently, I had not been introduced to the works of Shannon Hale, though her book Princess Academy is a Newberry Honor award winner, and Goose Girl comes highly recommended from basically everyone who has read it. Though embarrassingly…
Title: The Eternal Kiss Author: Various – see list below. Genre: YA (all vampire stories) Publisher: Running Press Publishing date: July 28, 2009 Paperback: 416 pages Stand alone or series: both. Some stories are stand alone some are part…
Title: Suite Scarlett Author: Maureen Johnson Genre: YA (Contemporary) HC Paperback Publisher: Point Publishing Date: May 1, 2008 (HC)/May 1, 2009 (PB) Hardcover/Paperback: 368 pages Stand Alone/ Series: Can be read as stand alone but there is a sequel…
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Book Review Double Feature: Evernight & Stargazer by Claudia Gray
Title: Evernight and Stargazer Author: Claudia Gray Genre: Young Adult, Urban Fantasy Publisher: Harper TEEN Publication Dates: Evernight – May 2008, Stargazer – March 2009 Hardcover: Evernight – 336 pages, Stargazer – 336 pages Stand alone or series: Books…
Title: Wings Author: Aprilynne Pike Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Fairies Publisher: Harper TEEN Publication Date: May 2009 Hardcover: 304 pages Stand alone or series: First book in a planned series. Why did I read this book: I had been…
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Manga Review: Wicked Lovely – Desert Tales, vol.1, Sanctuary by Melissa Marr and Xian Nu Studio
Title: Wicked Lovely – Desert Tales, vol.1, Sanctuary Author: Melissa Marr (writer) and Xian Nu Studio (illustrator) Genre: Manga/Young Adult (Fantasy) Publisher: HarperCollins Publishing Date: April 21, 2009 Paperback: 176 pages Stand Alone or series: Volume one of a…
Title: One Week as Lovers Author: Victoria Dahl Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: Zebra books Publishing Date: August 4 , 2009 Paperback: 352 pages Stand Alone or series: Can be read as a stand alone but the hero first makes…