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The 5th Wave – Rick Yancey
Aliens have invaded Earth. They are not just among us, they are in us! Well, just some of us. The vast majority of humans that aren’t hosting a little alien shadow are pretty much killed off before the book begins. … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, science fiction
Fyre (Septimus Heap Book 7) – Angie Sage
Ahhhh . . . I am savoring the finale of this very special series that I began in 2005, when I was given a galley of Magyk. It sure seems that every character featured in the preceding books gets a … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, fantasy, highly recommend
Tagged Septimus Heap
Fearless – Cornelia Funke
At the close of Reckless, Jacob had been cursed by the Red Fairy who imbedded a moth in his heart. Not good. It devours the victim’s heart until they suffer a rather painful death. Now Jacob is on the treasure … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, fantasy, Uncategorized
Tagged Grimm Fairy Tales
A Flame in the Mist – Kit Grindstaff
On the eve of her thirteenth birthday, Jemma learns her evil parents are not hers. She was abducted as an infant by the evil Agromond family that has cursed and controlled the lands for generations with a gloomy, wicked mist that … Continue reading
The Garden Princess – Kristin Kladstrup
A princess, who enjoys gardening, tags along with her best friend when he is invited to attend a mysterious garden party. Turns out the hostess is an evil witch who for decades has been turning pretty young girls into flowers … Continue reading
Through the Skylight – Ian Baucom
Venice is the setting for many children’s books because of the uniqueness of the canals and the rich history. An American family has recently arrived in Venice while the father continues his studies. They take shelter from the rain in … Continue reading
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The Runaway King – Jennifer A. Nielsen
This sequel to The False Prince is every bit as fantastic as the first book. Prince Jaron’s newly found role as ruler of Carthya is slipping from his grasp when his regents feel he is not ready to be king. … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, fantasy, highly recommend
Tagged political fantasy
Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s History-Making Race Around the World – Matthew Goodman
Nellie Bly was a daring undercover reporter for Joseph Pulitzer’s New York newspaper, The World. She had exposed the dreadful treatment in an insane asylum, worked in a paperbox factory, sought treatment in a medical clinic for the poor, trained … Continue reading
Posted in adult, adventure, nonfiction
Tagged Elizabeth Bisland, Nellie Bly
Etiquette & Espionage – Gail Carriger
The first book of what I hope will be a successful series is set in an odd world of vampires, werewolves, spies and dirigibles to make for a fun steampunk adventure. Sophronia’s natural inquisitiveness keeps her in bad graces with … Continue reading
The Cadet of Tildor – Alex Liddell
This fast-paced political fantasy centers on teens coming into their abilities: magical, physical, or mental. At the elite training academy of Tildor, the senior year is full of challenges for Renee who MUST succeed particularly since her father has disowned … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, fantasy
Tagged political fantasy
Through the Ever Night – Veronica Rossi
Picking up where Under the Never Sky left off, we are once again on a future Earth where solar flares destroyed the protective atmospheric layer so the Earth is now plagued with aether storms of violent destructive energy. Perry brings … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, dystopian, highly recommend, science fiction
Tagged future earth, series
Navigating Early – Clare Vanderpool
This story within a story is set in Maine at the close of World War II. Jack was raised in Kansas by a loving mother while his military father was away from home serving in the war. His mother dies … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, highly recommend, realistic fiction
Shades of Earth – Beth Revis
This third book that began with Across the Universe, wraps up the story of Ender and Amy, with brilliant, flawless finesse. Many of the Godspeed’s crew and the Earth-born frozen have crash landed on Centauri-Earth. The colony is immediately attacked. … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, highly recommend, science fiction
Tagged planet colonization, series
Goblin Secrets – William Alexander
A curious world where an oppressed people are ruled by a police force that have parts replaced with gears (hearts, legs, eyes, etc.) and the mayor has outlawed acting, except when performed by goblins, is the setting of this 2012 … Continue reading
The False Prince – Jennifer Nielsen
Only those closest to the crown know that the royal family has been murdered. There will be a civil war unless the lost prince is found to claim the thrown. Four years before, the young prince was on a boat … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, highly recommend
Tagged political maneuvers, revenge, royalty
