Tag Archives: teen fantasy

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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Geek: Fantasy Novel

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Katy K.

Geek: Fantasy Novel by E. Archer It was the cover that really caught me on this book: A big medieval helmet, the face inside wearing taped-together glasses. And on the back, a hole made by an exploding bunny rabbit. Call … Continue reading →

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The Floating Islands

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Katy K.

The Floating Islands by Rachel Neumeier Two cousins meeting each other for the first time prove more important to each other and to the future of their kingdom than either of them could realize in this classical-feeling fantasy. Trei has … Continue reading →

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The Naming

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Katy K.

I started this series this fall, when I had a bit more reading time and less access to libraries than usual, so thick absorbing books were perfect. I made it to book three out of four, and am taking a … Continue reading →

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Foiled

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Katy K.

Here I am reviewing Jane Yolen again… but it’s a graphic novel this time, and this is the first I’ve seen her doing it. Plus, it’s about fencing. I recently read another Diana Wynne Jones book, too, The Merlin Conspiracy, … Continue reading →

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Impossible

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Katy K.

I hope, Dear Readers, that you are appreciating my book-reviewing industry. I’ve been reading like mad with all the extra time spent eating, but have been then too busy to post. I’m making up for lost time now, and have, … Continue reading →

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The Thief

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Katy K.

Thanks to jrl64 for loaning me this series… though this being a Newbery honor book, you’ll find the series in the library as well. The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner When we first meet the thief, Gen is in jail, … Continue reading →

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The Explosionist

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Katy K.

I don’t read a whole lot of litblogs, but one of the few that I do is http://www.chasingray.com/ . Colleen wrote such a glowing review of this book that I asked our teen librarian to buy a copy when I … Continue reading →

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Fire and Hemlock

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Katy K.

So ’s daughter was reading Howl’s Moving Castle when I saw her last. After she finished it and I’d finished my book, I picked it up. I was decidedly put out when she took it back with her, and even … Continue reading →

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