Rage, by Jackie Morse Kessler (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,2011)

Filled with anger, obsessed with maintaining control, Melissa Miller cuts herself for a multitude of reasons. The object of scorn and derision and targeted by bullies, she’s the butt of a vicious prank which tips her over the edge, prompting … Continue reading

Teeth, edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling (HarperCollins, 2011)

Twenty top-notch authors explore the concept of the vampire in stories and poetry, reintroducing elements of danger, mystique, allure and passion to a topic seemingly bled thin in recent years. From those who love vampires to those who hunt them, … Continue reading

The Iron Thorn, by Caitlin Kittredge (Delacorte Press, 2011)

What do a clockwork house in a steampunk setting, the Cthulhu Mythos, the Fae, and a girl engineer all have in common? They factor into Kittridge’s endlessly entertaining YA debut, a delightful juxtaposition of unlikely elements and high adventure. When … Continue reading

Hexbound, by Chloe Neill (Signet, 2011)

Struggling to master her newfound magical abilities, Lily continues to work with the Adepts, a secret group of mages dedicated to protecting the innocent and battling the Reapers, mages who exploit others for power. With Chicago as their battleground, the … Continue reading

Night School, by Mari Mancusi (Berkley Books, 2011)

Twins Sunny and Rayne are anything but normal. They’re both dating vampires, while Rayne is both vampire and slayer at the same time. And now, according to their parents, they’re both fairy princesses … and that part of the family’s … Continue reading

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