Tag Archives: Fantasy

The Key Trilogy

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Katy K.

Key of Light by Nora Roberts Key of Knowledge by Nora Roberts Key of Valor by Nora Roberts I picked this trilogy by the “best-selling women’s author of all time” because it claimed to be based on Celtic mythology and … Continue reading →

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Stardust

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Katy K.

Hardcore fans probably saw this in the theater. We watched it New Year’s Eve. Am I catching up yet? Stardust Movie adaptations of books… particularly books by favorite authors like Neil Gaiman. It has the potential for either extreme greatness … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Dragons

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Katy K.

Dealing with Dragons by Patricia Wrede This is an older, but definitely still good one. I listened to the audio, an early full cast production by Bruce Coville. In the story, Princess Cimorene’s parents want to marry her off, due … Continue reading →

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Stolen Magic

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Katy K.

Remember when I wrote about A Kiss of Fate a while back and said it reminded me of a good book? This one is a really good book, and that’s saying a lot considering a premise that seemed pretty silly … Continue reading →

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The Secrets of Droon

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Katy K.

The Secrets of Droon. Book 1: The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet. Book 2: Journey to the Volcano Palace. by Tony Abbott. Read by Oliver Wyman This occupies the small but growing niche of long series of short chapter … Continue reading →

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A Kiss of Fate

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Katy K.

Well, the cover sure cued me in even if the title hadn’t… I picked up this book not for a romance, but because the series was in a short list in Booklist called, “Heroines Who Kick Butt.” And how could … Continue reading →

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Peter and the Starcatchers

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Katy K.

Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson For those of you going through Harry Potter withdrawal, may I suggest Peter and the Starcatchers? This fast-moving adventure with a sense of humor takes us back to a time … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and California Demon

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Katy K.

No spoilers, I promise! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling I read it. I enjoyed it. I’m currently listening to the audio book. I’ll be happy to discuss with anyone who’s interested, but don’t really feel like … Continue reading →

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Demon’s Kiss

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Katy K.

This is a pre-pub book, coming out in October, which one of my colleagues brought back from BEA. Demon’s Kiss by Eve Silver Clea Masters always thought her parents died in a car accident twenty years ago. She doesn’t know … Continue reading →

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Castle Waiting

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Katy K.

Did I mention that I like fairy tales? Particularly feminist fairy tales? Castle Waiting by Linda Medley This graphic novel (recently available in a one-volume hardcover) starts by retelling the story of Sleeping Beauty. The young princess veers from the … Continue reading →

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