Author Archives: Sarah

Review: The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Sarah

The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson. Shades of London #2. Putnam Juvenile, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Mystery/Ghost Story Face Value: This is a definite upgrade from the first book. While it doesn’t scream to me from the shelves, I think … Continue reading →

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Review: The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Sarah

The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd. Balzer + Bray, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Gothic novel, Horror Face Value: Meh. It’s not that this cover is inaccurate, it’s just a little…familiar. It looks like dozens of other covers with a girl … Continue reading →

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Review: One Came Home by Amy Timberlake

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Sarah

One Came Home by Amy Timberlake. Knopf, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fiction Face Value: This is an excellent cover, the kind of cover that people ask you about, because it’s intriguing. But at the same time, it’s a cover … Continue reading →

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Review: The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Sarah

The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano. Scholastic, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fiction Face Value: Powerful image that reflects the content and location of the story, and hints at one of the central metaphors in the book! Love! … Continue reading →

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Review: Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Sarah

Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff. Razorbill 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Mystery / Ghost Story Face Value: I love this cover. In fact, the cover on the left is a huge part of why I was excited about this book. The … Continue reading →

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Review: The Best Night of Your (Pathetic) Life by Tara Altebrando

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sarah

The Best Night of Your (Pathetic) Life by Tara Altebrando. Dutton Juvenile, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: This cover is totally cool, edgy and dorky in all the right ways. I’ve been noticing silhouettes as a … Continue reading →

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Review: Janie Face to Face by Caroline B. Cooney

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Sarah

Janie Face to Face by Caroline B. Cooney. Delacore Press, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction (the realism though, is debatable) Face Value: Why are you trapped in a mirror Janie? I mean Jennie? I mean…is it the TWO … Continue reading →

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Review: Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Sarah

Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: I actually listened to the audio book of this one, so I didn’t spend as much time with the cover as … Continue reading →

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Review: Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Sarah

Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst. Margaret K. McElderry, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Fantasy Face Value:  I respect this cover. While it doesn’t necessarily scream to me from bookstore shelves, once I was reading the book I found myself totally drawn … Continue reading →

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Review: Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Sarah

Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen. Bloomsbury, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fiction / Retelling Face Value: I’m neutral on this cover, which doesn’t have any major flaws but is boring. Sure, the girl looks appropriately androgynous and is a fair match … Continue reading →

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