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DEC. 11, 2012
The exactly right conclusion eschews easy resolution, though there’s plenty of hope as they flounder into the future. Full review >
AUG. 7, 2012
Though hamstrung by a depressingly chick-lit-y cover, this total-immersion emotional experience is one readers will both... Full review >
OCT. 23, 2012
Simply brilliant. Full review >
OCT. 2, 2012
NOV. 13, 2012
OCT. 9, 2012
Absorbing, compelling and unforgettable. Full review >
JUNE 1, 2012
Surprising, vivid and cohesive—the work of a pro. Full review >
MARCH 1, 2012
While in the end there are some plotlines left untied in slice-of-life fashion, the bittersweet resolution of the main... Full review >
JAN. 10, 2012
Green seamlessly bridges the gap between the present and the existential, and readers will need more than one box of tissues... Full review >
JULY 17, 2012
Simply lovely. Full review >
JAN. 1, 2012
A superb offering—and therefore a shame that its cover design of a boy and girl in a clinch makes it look like a run-of-the... Full review >
OCT. 16, 2012
Aside from the too-anxious-to-eat valorization, fresh as a daisy and sharp as a tack. Full review >
OCT. 1, 2012
True to this series' winning formula, an enjoyable mix of terror, comedy and romance. Full review >
JUNE 14, 2012
While the happy ending comes as no surprise, the path to it is funny as well as satisfying, with many nods to Jane Austen... 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 >
AUG. 28, 2012
An awe-inspiring, thought-provoking reminder that love reaches beyond physical appearances or gender. 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 >
APRIL 1, 2012
A smart and rewarding ode to literature. 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 >
JULY 19, 2012
Infused with an urgent hope, this glimmering love story exhilarates and refreshes. Full review >
JAN. 2, 2012
Yes, many teens face more compelling problems than those of a smart, attractive daughter of affluent and loving, if... Full review >
NOV. 6, 2012
A rare, rewarding, sumptuous exploration of artistic passion. Full review >
MARCH 13, 2012
No simple coming-out story, this many-layered effort is gritty, warm and ultimately hopeful. Full review >
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