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Book Review: Another Little Piece by Kate Karyus Quinn

August 17, 2014

Another Little Piece is a complex book—complicated enough that I’m sure I could never do the plot any justice in a review. It’s an ambitious story, this is fact. And maybe a less talented author would have flailed and floundered and made a mess ...

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Book Review: The Fine Art of Truth or Dare by Melissa Jensen

August 15, 2014

The Fine Art of Truth or Dare is simply okay. Melissa Jensen’s storytelling has is moments, but ultimately I found this to be a surprisingly dull contemporary YA novel. I feel like it has a lot of great messages and themes, but the delivery is ...

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Book Review: The Forever Song by Julie Kagawa

August 14, 2014

I would not say this is Julie Kagawa’s best book, naturally. However, there are still enough remnants of The Immortal Rules (which was her best book) here to make it readable. The Forever Song is a satisfying, no-frills series finale, with extra ...

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Book Review: The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo

August 14, 2014

Rich in history and culture, Yangsze Choo’s debut novel, The Ghost Bride, is a wholly unique blend of historical fiction and the paranormal. Through the eyes of protagonist, Li Lan, the reader is taken on a tour through 19th century Malaysia and ...

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Book Review: The Probable Future by Alice Hoffman

August 12, 2014

The Probable Future is a compelling story about the supernatural and the relationship between mothers and daughters. Alice Hoffman’s excellently crafted prose and intriguing imagination combine to create a wonderful, fairytale-like small town ...

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Book Review: White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi

August 12, 2014

White is for Witching reveals the story of Miranda Silver, a teenager who’s dealing with a lot of issues. She was diagnosed with an eating disorder, pica, at an early age, and when her mother dies, things on that front are exacerbated. Miranda ...

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