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Faerie Wars, by Herbie Brennan (Bloomsbury, 2004)

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Michael M. Jones

Two worlds collide in this captivating tale of magic and mayhem. Henry Atherton’s home life is falling apart, his parents separating and his sister in denial. As things get worse, he throws himself into helping old Mr. Fogarty clean up … Continue reading →

Posted in Elves & Fairies, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult | Tagged Science Fiction Chronicle

The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp, by Rick Yancey (Bloomsbury, 2005)

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Michael M. Jones

Alfred Kropp is an unlikely, unexpected sort of hero. Oversized for fifteen, a slow thinker with no real ambitions or motivations, he’s content to lie in his room and listen to music, rather than please others by playing football or … Continue reading →

Posted in Urban Fantasy, Young Adult | Tagged Science Fiction Chronicle

Dread Locks, by Neal Shusterman, (Dutton Children’s Books, 2005)

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Michael M. Jones

Fourteen-year-old Parker Baer has it all, courtesy of a rich family and indulgent parents, and as a result, he’s bored with his life. Having everything he could want, everything except actual love and tenderness, he’s eager for anything that could … Continue reading →

Posted in Fairy Tales, Folklore & Myth, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult | Tagged Science Fiction Chronicle

Coraline, by Neil Gaiman, (HarperCollins, 2002)

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Michael M. Jones

Coraline Jones is a bright young girl with the soul of an explorer, and the heart of a hero. When her family moves into their new flat, she occupies herself with exploring her new environs. This leads her to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult | Tagged Science Fiction Chronicle

Cobwebs, by Karen Romano Young, (Greenwillow, 2004)

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Michael M. Jones

Nancy Greene-Kara leads a strange life, dancing her way between her father’s rooftop dwelling and her mother’s basement apartment, finding a middle ground on the streets of Brooklyn. The child of two distinct and disparate heritages (her father a child … Continue reading →

Posted in Urban Fantasy, Young Adult | Tagged Science Fiction Chronicle

From Hell With Love, by Simon R. Green (Roc, 2010)

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Michael M. Jones

When it comes to secret organizations dedicated to protecting the world from all threats, both internal and external, no group is as resourceful, widespread, or potentially insane as the Droods. And of that infamous family, none is as dangerous or … Continue reading →

Posted in Divine/Infernal Beings, Urban Fantasy, Wizards & Other Spellcasters | Tagged SF Site

The Dark Divine, by Bree Despain (Egmont USA, 2010)

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Michael M. Jones

Pastor’s daughter Grace Divine takes a walk on the wild side when old secrets come to light. An old family friend, her former crush Daniel Kalibi, is back after an absence of years, his return sparking a rash of unusual … Continue reading →

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

Hearts At Stake, by Alyxandra Harvey (Walker & Company, 2010)

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Michael M. Jones

At sixteen, some girls get a party. Solange Drake, however, is going to die, and be reborn as a vampire, like the rest of her family. Unfortunately, she’s the much-desired pawn in a game between vampire factions, and the rule … Continue reading →

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

Wish, by Alexandra Bullen (Point, 2010)

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Michael M. Jones

Still mourning the loss of her twin sister Violet, Olivia shrinks into the background even after her family moves to San Francisco. When secretly granted three wishes by a mysterious benefactor, she uses the first to bring back Violet, who … Continue reading →

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

Undead Much? By Stacey Jay (Razorbill, 2010)

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Michael M. Jones

Megan thought it was hard juggling pom squad practice, her love life, and keeping wandering zombies from terrorizing the unknowing populace. But that was before feral super-zombies started rampaging, the cheerleaders declared war on the pom squad, and a cute … Continue reading →

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

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