Tag Archives: teen fantasy

Ranger’s Apprentice. The Ruins of Gorlan

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Katy K.

Dear readers, I very much apologize for my spotty posting as of late. I’m not entirely sure what’s going on, but these three factors are probably influencing things: 1. My deep dark secret (but totally legal according to work) is … Continue reading →

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Ruby Red

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Katy K.

Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier. Translated from German by Anthea Bell. 16-year-old Gwyneth (Gwendolyn in the original German book) has grown up living life as a normal kid, except that she now has to keep an eye out for her … Continue reading →

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Entwined

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Katy K.

This was the last Twelve Dancing Princesses retelling that I’ve read. I haven’t found any others, so unless one of you, dear readers, knows of another one, this is the last of the series. Entwined by Heather Dixon. Dixon boldly … Continue reading →

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The Girl of Fire and Thorns

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Katy K.

This book came in on hold at one of those times when five or six books that I’d been waiting for came in for me all at the same time. Since it was the longest book, I saved it for … Continue reading →

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Wildwood Dancing

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Katy K.

The bloggers at The Book Smugglers reviewed The Princess Curse the same week I did, and said this was their favorite Twelve Dancing Princesses retelling. I’ve got one more retelling on hold – also mentioned in their post – and … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy of Kings

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Katy K.

When I first read The Thief and its two sequels, I mentioned that I was waiting for more. And more came out… last fall, but I only just now got to it. Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner. Read … Continue reading →

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Going Bovine

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Katy K.

Going Bovine by Libba Bray. Read by Erik Davies Sixteen-year-old Cameron Smith is a disaffected loner/stoner teen trying to skate through life with minimum effort. He knows he’s a disappointment to his family and doesn’t care much about the people … Continue reading →

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Rampant

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Katy K.

Rampant by Diana Peterfreund. Unicorns have come back from extinction! And rather than being the peaceful herbivores of legend, they are vicious, man-hunting beasts with deadly poisonous horns. The only people who have any chance of defeating them are virgin … Continue reading →

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Starcrossed

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Katy K.

I think it’s the lack of sleep due to teething that makes me feel like I’m writing with my fist using a fat, dull pencil on scratchy paper, rather than a good fountain pen… I hope that this conveys some … Continue reading →

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Akata Witch

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Katy K.

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor For some reason, it’s hard to find non-whites and worlds modeled on places other than Europe in fantasy. And while I love medieval settings probably a lot more than the next person, diversity is the … Continue reading →

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