Somebody, Please Tell Me Who I Am by Harry Mazer and Peter Legranis Published: February 7th 2012 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Source: local library Synopsis (Goodreads): Ben has always had it pretty easy–with no acting experience, he landed the lead in his high school musical, and he’s dating the prettiest girl in school.… Continue reading The Personal Cost of War: Somebody, Please Tell Me Who I Am by Harry Mazer and Peter Legranis
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A Different Kind of LGBTQ Book: The Sin-Eater’s Confession by Ilsa Bick
The Sin-Eater’s Confession by Ilsa Bick Published: March 1st 2013 by Carolrhoda Books Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis: People in Merit, Wisconsin, always said Jimmy was . . . you know. But people said all sorts of stupid stuff. Nobody really knew anything. Nobody really knew Jimmy. I guess you could say I knew Jimmy as well… Continue reading A Different Kind of LGBTQ Book: The Sin-Eater’s Confession by Ilsa Bick
So, This Whole “New Adult” Thing: Part Two
While my first post was my ramblings about what other people say New Adult books are and what I want New Adult books to be, this is the part where we talk about actual, real life, books. There was no systematic way in which I picked these. Some are books I’ve already read and thought… Continue reading So, This Whole “New Adult” Thing: Part Two
Magic and the Mob: White Cat by Holly Black
White Cat by Holly Black Published: May 4th 2010 by Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster Source: local library Synopsis: Cassel comes from a family of Curse Workers – people who have the power to change your emotions, your memories, your luck, by the slightest touch of their hands. And since curse work is illegal, they’re all… Continue reading Magic and the Mob: White Cat by Holly Black
Curtsies and Conundrums: Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger Published: February 5th, 2013 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Source: purchased from Barnes & Noble Synopsis: It’s one thing to learn to curtsy properly. It’s quite another to learn to curtsy and throw a knife at the same time. Welcome to Finishing School. Sophronia Temminnick at 14 is… Continue reading Curtsies and Conundrums: Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
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