Author Archives: Brianna

Review: The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Brianna

The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. Dutton Books, 2012. Currently available. It’s another Slatebreakers joint review! We “live reviewed” from the The Fault In Our Stars tour stop in Phoenix and tested the friendly waters of the Nerdfighter community. … Continue reading →

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Review: A la Carte by Tanita S. Davis

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Brianna

A la Carte by Tanita S. Davis. Ember, 2008. Currently available. Genre: YA Realistic Fiction Face Value: When I first saw this book on Goodreads, I saw this cover. Not bad, right? Too much pink and purple for my taste, and … Continue reading →

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Review: Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Brianna

Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol. First Second Books, 2011. Currently available. Genre: YA Graphic Novel Face Value: Let me tell you a little story about when I first met this book. I was moseying through an enchanting little bookstore in Spring … Continue reading →

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Review: The Friendship Doll by Kirby Larson

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Brianna

The Friendship Doll by Kirby Larson. Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2011. Currently available. Genre: Middle Grade Historical Fiction Face Value: They might as well just slap a sticker on this cover that says, “Boy Readers: Look Elsewhere.”  It is alarmingly … Continue reading →

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Best of 2011: Our Favorite Young Adult Titles

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Brianna

Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about the Young Adult section of the bookstore when compiling our Best of 2011 list. Today we share our favorite books for teens that featured Slatebreaking characters and themes. Although there is a lot of … Continue reading →

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Review: Words in the Dust by Trent Reedy

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Brianna

Words in the Dust by Trent Reedy. Arthur A. Levine Books, 2011. Currently available. Genre: Middle Grade Realistic Fiction. (The reading level of the book leans toward the middle grade category, but the content is more YA. I’m calling it Middle … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare-Inspired YA Titles We’d Love To Read

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Brianna

The Shakespearean mash-ups we read this week inspired us to come up with our own prospective plotlines for YA novels. Here are the gems that we would like to see in bookstores sometime soon: The Tempest, but set at the … Continue reading →

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Review: Falling for Hamlet by Michelle Ray

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Brianna

Falling for Hamlet by Michelle Ray. Little, Brown, and Company, 2011. Currently available. Genre: YA Fiction Face Value: Oh my goodness. Here we have a severe example of the male gaze ruining a book cover. As Sarah so beautifully said when … Continue reading →

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Review: Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Brianna

Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu. Walden Pond Press, 2011. Currently available. Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Face Value: This is definitely an intriguing cover. When I saw this cover image popping up around the blogosphere, I was interested enough to Google the title … Continue reading →

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The Slatebreakers Do Your Holiday Shopping: A Gift Guide

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Brianna

It’s that time of year again, when all of your favorite blogs post holiday gift guides – and Slatebreakers is joining in on the fun! As voracious readers and book bloggers, we find that books make excellent gifts. We brainstormed the … Continue reading →

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