by kimb8 | Jan 16, 2008 | Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, YA
It has been a year of change since Gemma Doyle arrived at the foreboding Spence Academy. Her mother murdered, her father a laudanum addict, Gemma has relied on an unsuspected strength to turn catty schoolgirls into loyal friends, and has discovered an ability to...
by ta | Dec 3, 2007 | Fiction, YA
There are certain books that are intended for teens that adults can’t help but read. The Book Thief is one of those books. It is probably unlike any other book you have ever read. First off, it’s narrated by Death. Yeah, that’s right, Death....
by kimb8 | Oct 22, 2007 | Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Romance, YA
I loved the first book in this series and the second definitely didn’t disappoint. There was one extremely tear-inducing moment though. In this entry, Zoe Redbird is coming to terms with her new life and evolving powers. She also has some complications popping...
by kimb8 | Sep 4, 2007 | Fantasy, Fiction, YA
“The Alchemyst” is the first book in a new series called “The Secrets Of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel”, and it’s one of those Young Adult novels that will also appeal to adults. It introduces us to twins Sophie and Josh Newman who are...
by radguru | Aug 29, 2007 | Fiction, YA
If you’re looking to read something a little different, try this novel. The main character is Tessa Riley, a 12 year old girl living on a farm in Kansas. She just can’t seem to fit in. She is unusually petite, which makes her farm chores more difficult....
by kimb8 | Aug 29, 2007 | Fantasy, Fiction, YA
“The Siren Song” picks up where the “Shadow Thieves” left off. Charlotte Mielswetzski and her cousin are still recovering from saving the world from an evil demigod named Philonecron. To make matters worse, Charlotte has been grounded by her...
