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CHILDREN'S

Released: April 19, 2011

EONA

by Alison Goodman

"One of those rare and welcome fantasies that complicate black-and-white morality. (Fantasy. 12 & up)"

It's always nice to see fantasylands outside the usual Western Europe–inspired model, and this dulogy's faux-China is no exception (despite the white girl on the U.S. edition's cover). Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 5, 2011

HUNTRESS

by Malinda Lo

"The promise of sequels seems obvious—Ash's fans will hope they hew to the tightness of craft of the former, not this companion. (Fantasy. 14 & up)"

Set in the same universe as, although many centuries earlier than, Ash (2009), two 17-year-olds at the Academy of Sages find their destiny and each other. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2010

STARCROSSED

by Elizabeth C. Bunce

An adolescent thief threads a treacherous labyrinth of politics and sorcery in this fine series opener. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 28, 2010

I SHALL WEAR MIDNIGHT

by Terry Pratchett

"A passionately wise, spectacularly hilarious and surpassingly humane outing from a master."

Ask Tiffany Aching, and she'll tell you: It's not easy being a witch, especially when you're only almost 16 years old. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Jan. 5, 2010

BLEEDING VIOLET

by Dia Reeves

"Captivating. (Fantasy. 14 & up)"

Portero, Texas, is so terrifying that out-of-towners flee in terror. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 2009

DEVIL’S KISS

by Sarwat Chadda

"Deus vult! (Horror. 12 & up)"

Forget the jacket blurb's come-on to paranormal-romance fans, this is an old-fashioned high-octane horror tale, dripping with ghastly portents, eldritch violence and an embittered heroine facing down the looming Apocalypse. Read full book review >

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