Title: Rampant Author: Diana Peterfreund Genre: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Harper Teen Publication Date: August 2009 Hardcover: 416 pages Stand alone or series: Book 1 of a planned series, though can be read on its own. Why did…
All Posts By
Thea
6 Rated Books 7 Rated Books Book Reviews Giveaways YA Appreciation Month
Series Review & Giveaway: The Devouring & Soulstice by Simon Holt
I happen to love horror. I love the thrill of mortal fear, the rush of terror that washes over you and drowns your logical mind, the giddy and jittery sense of having experienced something truly terrifying. Ever since I…
4 Rated Books 8 Rated Books Book Reviews YA Appreciation Month
Book Review: Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan
Title: Tender Morsels Author: Margo Lanagan Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Knopf Young Adult (US) / David Fickling Books (UK) Publication Date: October 1998 (US) / July 2009 (UK) Hardcover: 448 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel…
Title: Dull Boy Author: Sarah Cross Genre: Speculative Fiction, Superheroes, Young Adult Publisher: Dutton Juvenile Publication Date: May 2009 Hardcover:308 pages Why did I read this book: I’d had my eye on Dull Boy since last year, and kept…
8 Rated Books Book Reviews YA Appreciation Month
Young Adult Appreciation Month: (Post-)Apocalypse/Dystopia Day
The apocalypse is nigh, and the world will never be the same. Today, we bring you three books about the end of the world as we know it…and what happens in the aftermath. ********** (I feel like channeling Rod…
7 Rated Books 8 Rated Books Book Reviews YA Appreciation Month
WHY HAVEN’T I READ THESE BOOKS?!: The Uglies Trilogy by Scott Westerfeld
Today, we bring you two reviews for pretty well-known books that for some reason we hadn’t picked up yet. Before the onslaughts of “I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU HAVEN’T READ THAT?!” begin, let us just offer our profuse apologies. We…
Title: Zombie Blondes Author: Brian James Genre: Horror, Young Adult, Zombies Publisher: Feiwel and Friends Publication Date: June 2008 Paperback: 240 pages Stand alone or series: From what I can tell, this appears to be a stand alone novel…
7 Rated Books 8 Rated Books 9 Rated Books Book Reviews YA Appreciation Month
Series Review: The Books of Bayern by Shannon Hale
Until recently, I had not been introduced to the works of Shannon Hale, though her book Princess Academy is a Newberry Honor award winner, and Goose Girl comes highly recommended from basically everyone who has read it. Though embarrassingly…
Title: Shiver Author: Maggie Stiefvater Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Publication Date: August 2009 Hardcover: 400 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel (at least to my knowledge). Why did I read this book: Although…
Title: Cybele’s Secret Author: Juliet Marillier Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Knopf Books Publication Date: September 2008 Hardcover: 448 Pages Stand alone or series: Can be read as a stand alone novel, but is the companion book/sequel to Wildwood…
Title: Kiss of Life Author: Daniel Waters Genre: Young Adult, Horror, Speculative Fiction, Zombies Publisher: Hyperion Publication Date: May 2009 Hardcover: 416 pages Stand alone or series: Book 2 in the ongoing Generation Dead series. Why did I read…
YA Appreciation Month
Young Adult Appreciation Month: Excerpt of Richelle Mead’s Blood Promise (Vampire Academy 4)
Richelle Mead, author of the fantastic Vampire Academy series, has just posted the first chapter of Blood Promise, the fourth book in the six book series! We absolutely LOVE the Vampire Academy series (just see our reviews for Vampire…
Giveaways Inspirations and Influences YA Appreciation Month
Supernatural Summer: Kim Harrison on Inspirations & Influences (and a Giveaway)
Kim Harrison is a Smuggler Favorite author, penning the bestselling adult Urban Fantasy series, The Hollows (which also happens to be Thea’s all time favorite Urban Fantasy series). This year, she has decided to branch out her formidable writing…
Title: Once Dead, Twice Shy Author: Kim Harrison Genre: Young Adult, Urban Fantasy Publisher: Harper Teen Publication Date: May 2009 Hardcover: 240 pages Stand alone or series: Book 1 in the Madison Avery series, though there is a preceding…
Chat With an Author Giveaways YA Appreciation Month
Supernatural Summer: Chat and Giveaway with Claudia Gray
Claudia Gray is the author of the popular teen vampire Evernight series, so far comprised of two books (Evernight and Stargazer). I had the immense pleasure of reading her work for our Young Adult Appreciation Month, and I loved…
7 Rated Books 8 Rated Books Book Reviews YA Appreciation Month
Book Review Double Feature: Evernight & Stargazer by Claudia Gray
Title: Evernight and Stargazer Author: Claudia Gray Genre: Young Adult, Urban Fantasy Publisher: Harper TEEN Publication Dates: Evernight – May 2008, Stargazer – March 2009 Hardcover: Evernight – 336 pages, Stargazer – 336 pages Stand alone or series: Books…
Giveaways Inspirations and Influences YA Appreciation Month
Supernatural Summer: Aprilynne Pike on Inspirations & Influences (and a Giveaway)
Aprilynne Pike is a fresh new author, and her debut novel Wings has enchanted young and adult readers alike (just read my review). With Wings debuting on the New York Times Bestseller list then taking the #1 spot for…
Title: Wings Author: Aprilynne Pike Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Fairies Publisher: Harper TEEN Publication Date: May 2009 Hardcover: 304 pages Stand alone or series: First book in a planned series. Why did I read this book: I had been…
Chat With an Author Giveaways YA Appreciation Month
Supernatural Summer: Chat and Giveaway with Kelley Armstrong
Kelley Armstrong is the hugely successful and bestselling author of the adult Urban Fantasy Women of Otherworld series. Last year, she made her first foray into the world of Young Adult fiction with The Summoning, the first book in…
Title: The Awakening Author: Kelley Armstrong Genre: Young Adult, Urban Fantasy Publisher: Harper Teen Publication Date: April 2009 Hardcover: 368 pages Stand alone or series: Book 2 in the Darkest Powers trilogy. Why did I read this book: I…
It’s been a while since we’ve had one of these! But in honor of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and our upcoming Young Adult Appreciation Month, we thought it would be a good time to spark the tradition…
4 Rated Books Book Reviews
Book Review: Apocalypse 2012 by Gary Jennings, Robert Gleason & Junius Podrug
Title: Apocalypse 2012 Author: Gary Jennings, Robert Gleason & Julius Podrug Genre: Speculative Fiction, Thriller, Historical-Fantasy Publisher: Tor/Forge Publication Date: June 2009 Hardcover: 384 pages Stand alone or series: Book 3 in the Aztec series, but can theoretically be…
Howdy folks! As of right now, I’m saying hi to y’all from a sandy beach in Maui. That’s right. So while I drink something fruity and impossibly alcoholic, I give you the updates for this week at The Book…
Giveaways Inspirations and Influences
Guest Author & Giveaway: Susan Holloway Scott on Inspirations & Influences
“Inspirations and Influences” is a new series of articles in which we invite authors to write guest posts talking about their…well, Inspirations and Influences. The cool thing is that the writers are given free reign so they can go…