Tag Archives: teen fantasy

Ballad

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Katy K.

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 →

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Golden Girl

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Katy K.

Hello, dear readers! Some year, I might be coordinated enough to write reviews and schedule them for posting while I’m on vacation, or even line up guest posts. This year was not that year, however. But I’m back, and ready … Continue reading →

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Lament

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Katy K.

I was just run over by a herd of savage library teens, but will do my best to do justice to this book. This is more of me trying to catch up, in this case with Maggie Stiefvater, who’s now … Continue reading →

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Fearless

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Katy K.

Another series up to date! Am I on a roll or what? Fearless. Mirrorworld Book 2. by Cornelia Funke I had to switch to reading in print only because my library didn’t have the next book on audio. This is … Continue reading →

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City of Bones

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Katy K.

Long-time readers may remember that I first picked up Clockwork Angel, straight off the returns cart at work, because it looked like steampunk, having completely missed it in the list of bestselling children’s and YA fiction that I faithfully read … Continue reading →

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Chantress

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Katy K.

Chantress by Amy Butler Greenfield. Lucy has been raised on a remote island with just old Norrie for company and only vague memories of the mother she believes died in a shipwreck on the way to the island. Always, she … Continue reading →

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Sapphire Blue

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Katy K.

Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier. This is the second book in the Ruby Red trilogy (called “Liebe geht durch alle Zeiten” or “Love goes through all times” in the original German.) It is more time travel fun, with a light … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Katy K.

In which, once again, I try to carry on a coherent conversation about a book, by myself and on hardly any sleep. The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett. It’s always happy when there’s a reason to … Continue reading →

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Reckless

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Katy K.

Reckless by Cornelia Funke and Lionel Wigram. Translated by Oliver Latsch. Read by Eliott Hill. Once upon a time, a father disappeared, leaving his wife and two sons. One night, his oldest son went into his abandoned study and discovered … Continue reading →

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Clockwork Princess

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Katy K.

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare. This is the third and final book in Clare’s Infernal Devices series, which itself is a prequel to her ongoing, longer Mortal Instruments series. And if anyone isn’t aware, the movie of the first book … Continue reading →

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