This is the beginning of a promising series with exotic historical settings and magic woven throughout. A lushly written time-traveling adventure with an imaginative magical twist, real heart and real heartbreak, and a major dash of swoon! For fans of the Kane Chronicles, The Madman’s Daughter, and The Scorpio Races. –Susan, children’s book buyer, The …
I know what you’re thinking, and yes: he is a literal pterodactyl, with wings and a glistening, deadly beak, and rippling pectorals. Pyke is in a band, he’s dating the school track star, and he’s ruining Shiels Krane’s orderly life. She must decide if she’s willing to sacrifice everything she’s worked for, to give up the …
Not every author can transition from novel to comic book, but Meyer obviously can. Wires & Nerve is full of adventure, intrigue, friendship, and a little romance. And also rogue wolf spiders and a funny, feisty android, kicking butt, taking names, and fighting anti-android prejudice. If you loved the Lunar Chronicles, you’ll love Wires & …
For my first Kami Garcia book, it did not let me down. This was fast-paced and super exciting. I absolutely loved the story and everything about the characters. Frankie was such a perfect teenager; she has so many problems going on in her own life while trying to juggle school. This completely related to …
5/5 Stars Completely blew away my expectations! Truly utterly astounding. My jaw literally just dropped open when I realized the book was over. I flipped through the last page to the acknowledgements thinking there was more, but no, sadly. This book was unbelievable, wondrous, and so full of adventure. All of the characters’ points of …
“Tired of the same old dystopian YA literature? Then this may be the perfect book for you! Rather than resorting to the usual trappings of oppressive governments and desolate wastelands, Neal Shusterman presents a future where disease, war, old age, and even death have been eliminated. The only uncertainty in life comes from the Scythes— …
I am still in the afterglow of this book. A novel that can capture the complexities of a mother/son relationship, the minefield of manipulative friendship, and the mess, heartache, and beauty of first love, all while exploring strength, vulnerability, and masculinity with disarming humor is a very rare beast indeed. (For ages 14+) –Tegan Tigani, Queen …
Originally published as a webcomic, Nimona was author/artist Noelle’s big break– and it’s so good! Mash together sci-fi and fantasy, make the main characters jaded villains, add some great artwork, and you have something special. –Dorie, Village Books, Lynden, WA You can read more about Dorie’s favorite books on her staff picks page. Pick up …
5/5 Stars I read this book in a day and stayed up late in the night to finish it. Magical and dark, this book was everything I wasn’t expecting. I knew next to nothing when I started reading and right away, only 100 pages in I knew I would be obsessed with this book. River, …
This book touched my soul. No one could have perfectly blended music into a book as Colleen Hoover did. This story was absolutely nothing I was expecting (as most Hoover books are to me) it to be and I love this story so very much. Ridge was mysterious and fiercely loyal. Sydney was unique and fun. The instant chemistry …
