I am so pissed. PISSED I didn’t read Nightshade by Andrea Cremer as soon as I got my hands on it at BEA. As far as paranormal YA goes, this is right up there with Vampire Academy for me, which FYI is my top YA PNR series. You know how many of us point how […]
Review: Pathfinder by Orson Scott Card
November 22, 2010
Rigg, main character of Pathfinder by Orson Scott Card, has a special gift. He can see the path of all living things through time, but only the past. His ability to sense paths leads him to trouble, but also comes in handy to save him and his friends. Pathfinder opens on a note of tragedy. […]
Retro Friday: The Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
November 19, 2010
Retro Friday is a meme hosted by Angieville. Basically the premise is that you review a retro book on Friday. As this is my first time participating in Retro Friday, I thought I would review a novel near and dear to the hearts of everyone except for me. Honestly, I sort of feel like the […]
Review: Jumpstart The World by Catherine Ryan Hyde
November 18, 2010
Are you looking for a brief book with a high impact? Look no further than Jumpstart The World by Catherine Ryan Hyde. The book opens with main character Elle moving into her own apartment at 15 because her mother’s boyfriend doesn’t want teenagers around. Kind of a strange situation, but it really does work for […]
Review: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey
November 15, 2010
What ensues in The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey is Stephen-King quality macabre. FYI coming from me and my tastes, that is a compliment of the highest order. (SK, ILY!!).
Review: Jane by April Lindner
November 12, 2010
Are you looking for a modern take on a classic tale minus zombies or vampires? Friend, I think Jane by April Lindner is the book for you.