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YA Romance

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Robin

All book covers link to the book’s Tattered Cover page. Better Off Friends, by Elizabeth Eulberg This is a sweet read — sweet mostly in terms of how the main characters interact with each other and the secondary characters. I … Continue reading →

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YA Adventure

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Robin

All the book covers link to the Tattered Cover bookstore page for that book. Cold Fury, by T.M. Goeglein This is a very interesting look at what might have brought the Mafia so much success (ie, paranormal activity). I like … Continue reading →

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YA Verse

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Robin

All book covers link to the Tattered Cover bookstore page for that book. The Day Before, by Lisa Schroeder I really enjoyed this. I loved the poignant feel, the wisdom the two share with each other, the compassion in their … Continue reading →

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YA Paranormal/Magical Realism

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Robin

All the book covers link to the Tattered Cover bookstore page for that book. Sacrifice, by Brigid Kemmerer I loved this one (like all the others)! This is Michael’s story, and it was neat to get some insight into his … Continue reading →

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YA Urban Fantasy

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Robin

All the book covers link to the Tattered Cover bookstore page for that book. The Hunt, by Andrew Fukuda I definitely enjoyed this. I thought the premise was intriguing, and even though I’m not a fan of vampire/zombie-type stories, that … Continue reading →

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YA Boy Books

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Robin

All the book covers link to the Tattered Cover bookstore page for that book. Storm, by D.J. McHale This was an enjoyable sequel to the first (Sylo). I thought the tension continued throughout, and the look at the new world … Continue reading →

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YA Science Fiction/Dystopic

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Robin

The book covers link to The Tattered Cover (our local indie) page for that book. Mortal Danger, by Ann Aguirre I really liked this. I found both Edie and Kian very intriguing characters, and hearing how they both suffered in … Continue reading →

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YA Mystery/Suspense

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Robin

All covers link to the book’s Tattered Cover page. Get Even, by Gretchen McNeil This was a great book! My only complaint was that I had no idea it was part of a duo, so I wasn’t prepared for the … Continue reading →

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YA Fantasy

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Robin

The covers link to the Tattered Cover page for the books. Shattered, by Mari Mancusi This is a great sequel to Scorched, and I enjoyed the twists and turns as Trinity learns more about raising a dragon (and being bonded … Continue reading →

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YA Contemporary

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Robin

All book covers link to The Tattered Cover book page for that book. The Bridge from Me to You, by Lisa Schroeder This is a very sweet and enjoyable read. The two main characters are explored in a gentle way, … Continue reading →

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