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Soul Enchilada, by David Macinnis Gill (Greenwillow Books, 2009)

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Michael M. Jones

The only thing Eunice “Bug” Smoot has of value is her car, a 1958 Cadillac Biarritz that belonged to her grandfather. No wonder she’s surprised when the enigmatic Mr. Beals turns up in the backseat and tells her that both … Continue reading →

Posted in Urban Fantasy, Young Adult | Tagged Realms of Fantasy

Hottie, by Jonathan Bernstein (Razorbill, 2009)

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Michael M. Jones

When spoiled teen princess Alison Cole falls for the bad advice of some treacherous friends and undergoes an experimental plastic surgery procedure, it backfires, secretly granting her pyrokinetic abilities. Meanwhile, her popularity mysteriously vanishes overnight, her friends desert her, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Science Fiction, Superheroes, Young Adult | Tagged Realms of Fantasy

Highway To Hell, by Rosemary Clement-Moore, (Delacorte Press, 2009)

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Michael M. Jones

All Maggie Quinn wanted to do was drive to South Padre Island with her best friend Lisa for some spring break action. One dead cow in the road later, the two are stranded in the tiny town of Dulcina, Texas, … Continue reading →

Posted in Urban Fantasy, Young Adult | Tagged Realms of Fantasy

Fortune’s Folly, by Deva Fagan (Henry Holt and Company, 2009)

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Michael M. Jones

The daughter of a famous shoemaker who fell on hard times when he lost his talent, Fortunata is forced to use every inch of her cleverness to make ends meet. Unfortunately, she and her father are forced to leave home … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Young Adult | Tagged Realms of Fantasy

Beka Cooper: Bloodhound, by Tamora Pierce (Random House, 2009)

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Michael M. Jones

She survived her training, but as an official Provost’s Guard – a Dog – Beka Cooper is in for the greatest challenge yet. Someone is flooding the economy with counterfeit coins, an act which might very well destroy the nation … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Young Adult | Tagged Realms of Fantasy

Vibes, by Amy Kathleen Ryan (Houghton Mifflin, 2008)

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Michael M. Jones

Kristi has a secret almost no one knows: she can hear thoughts. As she uses this ability to get through the day, she struggles with a variety of issues related to her self-image, her absentee father and workaholic mother, her … Continue reading →

Posted in Science Fiction, Young Adult | Tagged Realms of Fantasy

Well Witched, by Frances Hardinge (HarperCollins, 2008)

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Michael M. Jones

Ryan, Josh and Chelle never thought anything would come of ‘borrowing’ some coins from a wishing well, until the ancient spirit dwelling within the well came to them, granting them inhuman powers and charging the three teens to fulfill the … Continue reading →

Posted in Urban Fantasy, Young Adult | Tagged Realms of Fantasy

Vamps, by Nancy Collins (HarperTeen, 2008)

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Michael M. Jones

In Manhattan, when night falls, the vampires come out … and go to school. At least that’s the case for teenage blood-drinkers like Lilith Todd, who rules the social scene at the exclusive Bathory Academy with the rest of her … Continue reading →

Posted in Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Young Adult | Tagged Realms of Fantasy

Unleashed, by Kristopher Reisz (Simon Pulse, 2008)

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Michael M. Jones

Daniel appears to have a perfect life, with a gorgeous girlfriend and Cornell in his near future, but deep within, he’s discontent and looking for something more. Then he starts hanging around Misty and her friends, a wild and rebellious … Continue reading →

Posted in Shapeshifters, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult | Tagged Realms of Fantasy

Alfred Kropp: The Thirteenth Skull, by Rick Yancey (Bloomsbury, 2008)

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Michael M. Jones

Once again, Alfred Kropp is plucked from his everyday existence when he’s dragged into another battle between good and evil. This time, it looks as though even the people he trusts are trying to kill him, and he’ll have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Urban Fantasy, Young Adult | Tagged Realms of Fantasy

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