Tag Archives: teen fantasy

The Rithmatist

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Katy K.

The Rithmatist. Rithmatist Book 1. by Brandon Sanderson. Illustrations by Ben McSweeney. This book is described by the author as a “gearpunk fantasy” – meaning similar in spirit to steampunk, but a world where everything is operated by a combination … Continue reading →

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Dark Triumph

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Katy K.

Dark Triumph. His Fair Assassin Book 2. by Robin LaFevers. In the first book of this series, we met Ismae, a novice at the convent of St. Mortain, the patron saint of death, whose nuns are naturally assassins. In that … Continue reading →

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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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