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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: High School


Cover art for GOLDEN GIRL
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 25, 2013

"In this sparkling sequel to Dust Girl (2012), showcasing Callie's cleverness versus the mystical glitterati, neither Callie's persistence nor the trilogy's pace flags. (Fantasy. 12-14)"
It's hard for a brown-skinned girl to search the Depression-era back lots of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for a gateway to fairyland and harder still if both the Seelie and Unseelie courts are after her. Read full book review >
Cover art for PARADOX
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 25, 2013

"The science behind this fiction is ludicrous, but patient fans of the genre may enjoy the twists. (Science fiction. 9-14)"
The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance in this unorthodox science-fiction thriller. Read full book review >
Cover art for FML
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 25, 2013
FML

"Bland characters and plot gimmicks make this an empty-calories book. (Fiction. 14 & up)"
Two different storylines about one party may result in a "who cares?" shrug. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE LOST SUN
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 25, 2013

"When gods other than Baldur finally appear, things get interesting; maybe future installments will begin there. (Fantasy. 12 & up)"
When the god Baldur the Beautiful vanishes, can two teens rescue him and win their hearts' desires? Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 25, 2013

"Next to be featured? The school queen bee. Readers who like Bates' formula will want to stay tuned. (Comedy. 12 & up)"
Wit is the order of the day as the good girl who never fights back learns to do just that when she's forced to defend her friends in this high school takedown. Read full book review >
Cover art for CONFESSIONS OF AN ALMOST-GIRLFRIEND
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 25, 2013

"Depressingly familiar. (Fiction. 14 & up)"
Rose Zarelli 2.0 is centered and in control, or at least that is the plan. Read full book review >