The Secret Life of Sparrow Delaney, by Suzanne Harper (Greenwillow, 2007)

The seventh daughter of a seventh daughter in a family known for its psychic abilities, all Sparrow Delaney wants to be is normal, a hard task when she can see, hear, and talk to ghosts, all of whom want her … Continue reading

The Scarlet Letterman, by Cara Lockwood (MTV Books, 2007)

Miranda Tate’s back for her second semester at Bard Academy, where delinquent teens are taught by dead literary figures posing as real teachers. Can Miranda juggle two romances, one involving a young Heathcliff, while investigating the intertwined mysteries of a … Continue reading

The Red Queen’s Daughter, by Jacqueline Kosolov (Hyperion, 2007)

Mysteries are explored in this fascinating alternate historical fantasy as Mary Seymour, orphaned daughter of Queen Katherine Parr (last of Henry VIII’s wives) grows up to become a white magician, secretly using various spells and incantations to aid Queen Elizabeth … Continue reading

The Princess and the Hound, by Mette Ivie Harrison (Eos, 2007)

Prince George can speak with animals, possessing a magic that would get him killed if anyone knew about it. Princess Beatrice possesses a unique bond with her faithful hound, Marit, who never leaves her side. They barely know one another, … Continue reading

The Nixie’s Song, by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black (Simon and Schuster, 2007)

Nick Vargas doesn’t know what to make of his new stepsister, Laurie. She’s weird, annoying, and worst of all, believes in fairies. Not that he’s cool by comparison, but still, he has his limits. However, when a copy of Arthur … Continue reading

The Tapestry: The Hound of Rowan, by Henry H. Neff (Random House, 2007)

Max McDaniels’ world turns upside-down when he discovers his magical destiny, which leads him to enrollment in the secretive Rowan Academy. There, he explores his heritage, takes strange classes, deals with new friends and enemies, and becomes embroiled in a … Continue reading

The Good Ghoul’s Guide To Getting Even, by Julie Kenner (Berkley Jam, 2007)

Sixteen is way too young to be turned into a vampire, as Beth Frasier learns to her intense dismay after she runs afoul of some bloodsucking high school jocks. However, she refuses to be anyone’s minion, and now she’s going … Continue reading

The Game, by Diana Wynne Jones (Firebird, 2007)

After Haylay is sent to spend time with her family in Ireland, she’s surprised to learn just how many aunts, uncles and cousins she actually has. Luckily, they don’t let her feel left-out for long, and before she knows it, … Continue reading

The Faerie Path, by Frewin Jones (Eos, 2007)

Sixteen-year-old Anita Palmer has a perfectly pleasant life, with a boyfriend she adores, and a starring role in the upcoming school play. Unfortunately, everything is thrown into disarray when she’s suddenly catapulted into Faerie, where she discovers she’s actually a … Continue reading

The Dead Girls’ Dance, by Rachel Caine (NAL Jam, 2007)

When Claire Danvers went off to college in Morganville, Texas, she never expected to end up in a town utterly controlled by vampires, but she’s not about to let them push her around. She‘ll do what she must to stay … Continue reading