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JULY 3, 2012
Working with the darker threads of Barrie’s bittersweet classic, Anderson weaves an enchanting tale. Full review >
MAY 1, 2012
Breathtaking. Full review >
AUG. 28, 2012
This one goes to the head of the class. Full review >
APRIL 3, 2012
If you haven’t discovered this series yet, get going; if you’re already a fan, why are you even reading this review? (Urban... Full review >
AUG. 7, 2012
Pulse-pounding thrills leavened with laughter. Full review >
APRIL 1, 2012
While readers who long for concrete answers may be frustrated, those willing to go along with this captivating exploration... Full review >
SEPT. 18, 2012
Not for the faint of heart due to both subject and length, but the intricate plot and magnificently imagined details of... Full review >
JUNE 1, 2012
As the clock ticks down on Heidi's soul, readers will be rooting for both Jerome and Heidi with all their hearts. Full review >
OCT. 23, 2012
Simply brilliant. Full review >
OCT. 2, 2012
NOV. 13, 2012
MARCH 27, 2012
JUNE 1, 2012
Surprising, vivid and cohesive—the work of a pro. Full review >
SEPT. 11, 2012
From the gripping first line, a fast-paced, thought-provoking and stirring story of sacrifice. Full review >
APRIL 2, 2012
An impressive blend of biography and magical realism. Full review >
JULY 10, 2012
Dragon books are common enough, but this one is head and talons above the rest. Full review >
APRIL 1, 2012
Part science fiction, part adventure, part mystery, but every bit engrossing; be sure to start the hold list for the sequel Full review >
MAY 1, 2012
Inventive and hilarious, with laugh-out-loud moments on every page. Full review >
FEB. 28, 2012
Readers will definitely want to have, know or be Maggie’s brothers—but she herself proves to be no slouch when it comes to... Full review >
APRIL 12, 2012
Rich in voice, humor and dazzling imagery, studded with edgy ideas and wildly original, this multicultural mashup—like its... Full review >
OCT. 1, 2012
True to this series' winning formula, an enjoyable mix of terror, comedy and romance. Full review >
MAY 8, 2012
Absolutely delectable; if it has more fripperies and furbelows than are strictly speaking necessary, it makes up for that in... Full review >
SEPT. 18, 2012
Soars higher than the arashitora Kristoff writes about; superb. Full review >
SEPT. 11, 2012
Bracing, powerful, resonant. Full review >
JULY 3, 2012
Laugh-out-loud funny, heart-wrenchingly sad and fist-pump-in-the-air triumphant, this sparkling gem proves that vampires,... Full review >
AUG. 28, 2012
An awe-inspiring, thought-provoking reminder that love reaches beyond physical appearances or gender. Full review >
AUG. 7, 2012
This commingling of comedy, brutality and fantasy evokes a rich alternate universe with a spitfire young woman as its... Full review >
MARCH 13, 2012
This epic has everything readers can ask for: great characters and a truly spectacular plot filled with romance, suspense,... Full review >
SEPT. 11, 2012
Proper fantasy, balanced between epic and personal; this promises to be an engrossing series, with intimations of bigger... Full review >
SEPT. 4, 2012
More! More! (Science fiction. 12 & up) Full review >
SEPT. 4, 2012
Readers will be captivated. Full review >
MAY 15, 2012
Space battles! Political intrigue! Engineered warriors! Techno-wizardry! Assassins! Pirates! Rebels! Duels! Secrets, lies,... Full review >
MARCH 6, 2012
From the grief-stricken shell of her former self to a nascent refugee and finally to a full-fledged resistance fighter,... Full review >
JUNE 19, 2012
This smart, stylish series opener raises the bar for paranormal fiction, leaving readers impatient for the next installment. Full review >
JAN. 10, 2012
Setting and plot are the heart and soul of this ripping space thriller, and they’re unforgettable. Full review >
JULY 19, 2012
Infused with an urgent hope, this glimmering love story exhilarates and refreshes. Full review >
OCT. 2, 2012
Brilliant and remarkably unsettling. Full review >
SEPT. 18, 2012
The magic is entirely pragmatic; the impossible, extraordinarily true. Full review >
OCT. 2, 2012
Heartless September sprouts a heart during this remarkable, awesome journey. Full review >
JUNE 26, 2012
This cracking good mixture of magic and place will leave readers eagerly awaiting the sequel Full review >
MAY 1, 2012
Devastating and heartbreaking, this will be a disappointment for readers looking for a conventional happy ending. But those... Full review >
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