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2010 Best Books for Teens: Fantasy & Science Fiction


Cover art for WHITE CAT
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 4, 2010

"Urban fantasy, con story, coming of age—whatever you call it, read it. (Urban fantasy. 14 & up)"
Forget fairy tales. Read full book review >
Cover art for MOCKINGJAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 24, 2010

"It will grab them and not let go, and if it leaves them with questions, well, then, it's probably exactly the book Collins was hoping for, too."
Another season, another embargoed Big Book. Read full book review >
Cover art for FACTOTUM
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010

"Readers new to the series should start with the first volume; fans will be more than satisfied. (Fantasy. 12-15, adult)"
Cornish finishes off his Foundling's Tale trilogy (originally dubbed Monster Blood Tattoo) while repeatedly coming perilously close to finishing off his central characters in a riveting string of brangles with bogles and even more vicious human foes. Read full book review >
Cover art for MISTWOOD
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2010

"Astonishing and inspiring. (Fantasy. YA)"
The greatest magic is the power of choice in this lush, romantic debut fantasy. Read full book review >
Cover art for INCARCERON
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2010

"Like the finest chocolate, a rich confection of darkness, subtlety and depth, bittersweet and absolutely satisfying. (Science fiction. YA)"
A far-future thriller combines riveting adventure and masterful world-building with profound undertones. Read full book review >
Cover art for SAPPHIQUE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2010

"Not for everyone; but for those who can appreciate the interplaying reflections of lies, myths and memory, a modern masterpiece. (Science fiction. YA)"
In this dark, brilliant sequel to Incarceron (2010), worlds within worlds collide to mutual destruction—or, maybe, rebirth. Read full book review >