I read an early copy of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas because I wanted to be sure I would feel comfortable putting it in my young adult collection, since in some places it has been marketed as “new adult” even though it is published by Bloomsbury Children’s. I’m also reading… Continue reading Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
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Book Review: A Wicked Thing by Rhiannon Thomas
I love taking a chance on debut authors, especially when I get to read them early and don’t have the chance to be influenced by the opinions of others. I read this debut—one of my most anticipated of 2015) over Thanksgiving break while I was visiting my brother in LA. I was all prepared to… Continue reading Book Review: A Wicked Thing by Rhiannon Thomas
Book Review: Poisoned Apples: Poems for You, My Pretty by Christine Hepperman
I loved poetry as a teenager, but it’s rare to find a collection that I feel confident recommending to Real Actual Teens today. Then I read this kick-ass, thought-provoking, feminist collection of poems inspired by fairy tale tropes, and I was blown away. Poisoned Apples: Poems for You, My Pretty by Christine Hepperman Published:September 23rd 2014… Continue reading Book Review: Poisoned Apples: Poems for You, My Pretty by Christine Hepperman
If You Like The Lunar Chronicles…
The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer are hugely popular, bestsellers, and never on the library’s shelves. Like other popular YA series, there are a variety of appeal factors, so finding the perfect read-alike for a specific reader can be tricky. That’s why I decided to make a flowchart style graphic, like I’ve done with If… Continue reading If You Like The Lunar Chronicles…
Book Review: Great by Sara Benincasa
Some retellings are made for fans, some are best appreciated by those unfamiliar with the original or only marginally interested. Great by Sara Benincasa, a contemporary youngadult retelling of The Great Gatsby, is the latter. Great could have interesting on its own without comparison to Fitzgerald’s novel. Great by Sara Benincasa Published: April 8, 2014 by… Continue reading Book Review: Great by Sara Benincasa
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