Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu is a modern day retelling of The Snow Queen in the grand tradition of Hans Christian Anderson, guaranteed to melt the iciest of hearts. Hazel and Jack are next door neighbors and best friends, until a wayward snowball enacts a huge change in Jack, causing him to follow the Snow Queen […]
Under The Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall Book Review
October 6, 2011
Under The Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall is a short verse novel, easily readable in two hours, but lingers long after you close the book.
Nerds Heart YA: You got blood on yo’ face You big disgrace: Five Flavors Of Dumb vs. Toads And Diamonds
August 6, 2011
Nerds Heart YA bracket. Which will move on? Five Flavors Of Dumb by Antony John or Toads And Diamonds by Heather Tomlinson. Click to find out.
The Wild Orchid by Cameron Dokey Retro Friday Review
August 5, 2011
Retro Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Angieville where you review an older book. I read The Wild Orchid by Cameron Dokey back in April for the Dewey Readathon. This young adult book retells the ballad of Mulan. It’s a bit more in-depth than the Disney film — but lacking the awesome songs (and […]
Are You Looking For Action, Dragons, War, Politics, Worldbuilding, Romance?
July 13, 2011
Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Alison Goodman is an epic conclusion to the wonderfully written Eon. Eona finally comes into her newfound dragon power and must navigate life as a girl after being disguised as a male for SO many years. However, this is the least of her problems.
Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman Book Review
June 23, 2011
Book Review: Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman Once upon a time there was a land that was plagued by monsoons which would destroy crops. In their time of need, the people and their emperor turned to the twelve dragons and those who could commune with dragons, known as dragoneyes. This isn’t quite how Eon: […]