Tag Archives: contemporary fantasy

Shadowshaper

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Katy K.

This book was making the rounds of my favorite blogs – The Book Smugglers, Charlotte’s Library, By Singing Light  – and I couldn’t resist it.  It’s one I loved so much that I don’t know if I’ll be able to … Continue reading →

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Long Black Curl

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Katy K.

This is the third Tufa book after The Hum and the Shiver and Wisp of a Thing. Thanks to Tor for sending this to me! (It is lucky for me I work at a library as well, or I could … Continue reading →

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Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Katy K.

Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones. Illustrated by Katie Kath. Alfred A. Knopf, 2015. Sophie is not really happy about her family’s move from LA to rural California, as she writes mostly in letters to her … Continue reading →

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Bone Gap

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Katy K.

Oh, look! One of my top ten books of the year so far. Once again, I loved it so much I’m not sure that my review will do it justice… but as lots of other people have loved it as well, … Continue reading →

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The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Katy K.

Still on the “life getting out of hand” subject, I just realized that I never reviewed this book that I finished on Valentine’s Day, though it’s still one of my favorites so far this year. I’ll give it a try … Continue reading →

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Three Gentle Fantasies

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katy K.

Apologies for the silence, friends. My daughter just spent the week in the hospital – something that goes along with being a transplant recipient. Fortunately, her liver was not affected and the doctors think she’s on the mend. Also, a … Continue reading →

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The Cracks in the Kingdom

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Katy K.

There was a big to-do around the book blogosphere when the first book in this series, A Corner of White, came out last year. They were giving away the book with a Moleskine journal and a mug in matching colors, … Continue reading →

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Black Dog

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Katy K.

I was lucky enough to win this from Maureen at By Singing Light. I’ve enjoyed Rachel Neumeier in the past (The Floating Islands) and was very excited to read this! Black Dog by Rachel Neumeier. Strange Chemistry, 2014. In this … Continue reading →

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Black Dog

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Katy K.

I was lucky enough to win this from Maureen at By Singing Light. I’ve enjoyed Rachel Neumeier in the past and was very excited to read this! Black Dog by Rachel Neumeier. Strange Chemistry, 2014. In this modern-day fantasy, three … Continue reading →

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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Katy K.

Did I really need an excuse to read the latest Holly Black (White Cat, Doll Bones, etc.) teen book? Not really, even if it took me a while to get to it. The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black. … Continue reading →

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