Author Archives: EHL
A Million Suns – Beth Revis
I reviewed the first book in the planned trilogy, Across the Universe, in October 2011. A Million Suns continues the story with new and somewhat reluctant leader, Elder, facing a mutinous crew now that they are off the pacifying drugs. … Continue reading
The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure – Martin W. Sandler
I cannot begin to improve upon the summary provided by the publisher, so I will not try. The synopsis from the publisher: In 1897, whaling in the Arctic waters off Alaska’s coast was as dangerous as it was lucrative. And … Continue reading
The Obsidian Blade – Pete Hautman
Tucker lives a rather boring existence with his preacher father and devout mother. Tucker notices odd shimmerings in the sky, like little holes or disks in the fabric of the sky. One day, dad disappears off the roof near where … Continue reading
The List – Siobhan Vivian
A degrading tradition has taken root at a high school. Every fall, a list is distributed of the ugliest and prettiest girl in each grade. The humiliation for the girls named as ugliest can well be imagined and it can … Continue reading
The Technologists – Matthew Pearl
The inaugural class at the new Massachusetts Institute of Technology is just a few months away from graduation. The handful of seniors is working hard to finish their coursework and is engaging in a bit of rivalry with nearby Harvard. … Continue reading
Starters – Lissa Price
We’ve got another bleak future in store. This time, civilization has been ravaged by germ warfare. Only the youth and the elderly are vaccinated and survive. The elderly have been surviving quite nicely, living well into their 100s. But there … Continue reading
Happy Families – Tanita S. Davis
This captivating book was read in one night. It is one of those stories that grabs hold and is difficult to put down until I knew everything would work out with the characters. It is a story of self-discovery and … Continue reading
Above World – Jenn Reese
While most post-apocalyptic tales have humanity living somewhere in space or on the barren lands of Earth, Above World poses a unique alternative. Most of the inhabitants of this world are modified by technology, or tech, in some way. This enables them … Continue reading
Dying to Know You – Aidan Chambers
This story hit me like a breath of fresh air right from the beginning. A stream of back and forth dialogue is used at the start of the book and is employed heavily throughout the novel. This approach made me … Continue reading
Code Name Verity – Elizabeth Wein
This book is amazing and intense. The story follows two young women and their involvement in the British war effort during WWII. One is a pilot, the other is a spy. The story opens in Julie’s voice. She has been … Continue reading
Catacombs: A Tale of the Barque Cats – Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Scarborough
The Barque Cats are introduced in the first book of the series, Catalyst. They are full-fledged members of space ships and share a bond with their Cat Persons. As the story progresses, a mysterious cat, Pshw-Ra appears on the scene … Continue reading
Another Jekyll, Another Hyde – Daniel and Dina Nayeri
I tend to enjoy new spins on the classic books, and this one doesn’t disappoint. Though only loosely based on the original Jekyll and Hyde storyline, it incorporates many of the themes and morals while weaving in aspects of modern day life. Thomas … Continue reading
The Fairy Ring: or Elsie and Frances Fool the World – Mary Losure
Frances is lonely. She and her mother have come from South Africa to stay with her aunt and uncle in England while her father is away fighting in the Big War. Her only friend is her older cousin who has … Continue reading
Wonder – R. J. Palacio
Wow. I’ve been sorting through everything I’ve read lately, trying to narrow down the reading list for my school next year. Wonder will be on the list. Auggie was born with severe craniofacial deformities. He’s had twenty seven surgeries. He … Continue reading
Invisible Sun – David Macinnis Gill
Non-stop fighting on Mars! The companion novel to Black Hole Sun does not waste words with background and introductions. Fighters for hire, Durango and Vienne, both exceedingly attractive, steal data from the former corporation of his disgraced father. While they … Continue reading
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