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Tag Archives: contemporary fantasy
Texting the Underworld
I first heard about this book from Charlotte and was intrigued enough to go reading multiple interviews (and enter giveaways) before I asked my library to buy it so I could read it. I’m glad I did! Texting the Underworld … Continue reading
Shadows
Finally, a post! And even though I want to do a nice 2013 retrospective post, I feel that it’s been long enough since I’ve posted an actual review that I should do so. Skipping over many other books, I’ll turn … Continue reading
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Tagged Armchair Cybils, contemporary fantasy, Robin McKinley, teen fantasy
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The Hum and the Shiver
It’s October! What are you going to nominate for a Cybils Award? Take a look at the great books that have already been nominated and make sure your favorites are in there, too! There’s a librarian in my state who … Continue reading
Ballad
Ballad by Maggie Stiefvater. Ballad returns us to the characters Stiefvater introduced us to in Lament. It feels more like a linked novel than a continuation of the series, though. Things have been extremely awkward between James and Dierdre because … Continue reading

