Fallen Angel, by Heather Terrell (Harper Teen, 2011)

When Ellie meets Michael, they discover an immediate connection, and a mutual attraction. To their surprise, they both possess superhuman powers, including flight, persuasion, and an affinity for blood. They’re not vampires, but something much older, and their parents have … Continue reading

The Goddess Test, by Aimee Carter (Harlequin Teen, 2011)

Kate has just moved to the tiny town of Eden, so her dying mother can return home for the last time. Soon, Kate experiences several bizarre events, ending with her making a deal with Henry, the self-proclaimed god of the … Continue reading

Out For Blood, by Alyxandra Harvey (Bloomsbury, 2011)

Hunter Wild comes from a family of vampire hunters, and is a rising star student at the Helios-Ra Academy, which trains people like her. Despite that, she’s fast becoming friends with the vampiric Drake family, who’d rather forge a peaceful … Continue reading

The Painted Boy, by Charles de Lint (Viking, 2011)

When the enigmatic James Li comes to the Arizona town of Santo del Vado Viejo, he finds new friends, and new enemies. One of the Yellow Dragon Clan, he’s in the process of embracing his true nature and destiny. To … Continue reading

The Iron Queen, by Julie Kagawa (Harlequin Teen, 2011)

Meghan Chase, the half-Fae daughter of Summer King Oberon, is ready to return to mortal life with her boyfriend, the exiled Winter Prince Ash, when the two are pulled back into the ongoing war between the old Faerie Courts and … Continue reading

The Emerald Atlas, by John Stephens (Alfred A. Knopf, 2011)

Ever since their parents’ disappearance ten years ago, Kate, Michael and Emma have bounced from one orphanage to the next, ultimately ending up at the remote home of the eccentric Dr. Stanislaus Pym. There, they discover a strange green book … Continue reading

Big Review Roundup!

Just to remind people that I still review books for a variety of fine publications, both print and online.  I realized I’ve been horribly lax in posting updates, so here’s a massive round-up of reviews from the past few months. … Continue reading

Everything I Was, by Corinne Demas (Carolrhoda Lab/Lerner Books, 2011)

Thirteen-year-old Irene’s life is falling apart around her. Her father’s lost his job due to some corporate downsizing, while her mother’s excessive spending habits have helped put the family into debt. The solution: sell off much of their belongings, leave … Continue reading