Category Archives: Reviews

Review: The FitzOsbornes at War by Michelle Cooper

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Sarah

The FitzOsbornes at War by Michelle Cooper. Alfred A. Knopf, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fiction Face Value: I love this cover. Like the content of the books, they’ve gotten better each time, and I think that the cover of … Continue reading →

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Review: Just One Day by Gayle Forman

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Brianna

Just One Day by Gayle Forman. Dutton Books, 2013. Currently available. Genre: YA Realistic Fiction Face Value: HALLELUJAH. This is a YA book that looks like a normal, appealing, grown-up book. There are no condescending neon goofy fonts or headless … Continue reading →

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Review: Long May She Reign by Ellen Emerson White

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Sarah

Long May She Reign by Ellen Emerson White. Feiwel and Friends, 2007. Currently Available. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: I continue to enjoy these covers, inspired by famous paintings. It gets at the idea of a girl on display, … Continue reading →

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Review: Page by Paige by Laura Lee Gulledge

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Brianna

Page by Paige by Laura Lee Gulledge. Amulet Books, 2011. Currently Available. Genre: YA Graphic Novel Face Value: The cover is what caught my attention – otherwise this book would have slipped off of my radar. The style of illustration … Continue reading →

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Review: The Friday Society by Adrienne Kress

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Sarah

The Friday Society by Adrienne Kress Genre: Historical Fiction/Action/Steampunk (is Steampunk a genre now? Call me out on it if that’s not acceptable) Face Value: I can’t say I’m particularly enamored with this cover, which looks a little too Charlie’s … Continue reading →

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Review: The Good Braider by Terry Farish

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Brianna

The Good Braider by Terry Farish. Marshall Cavendish, 2012. Currently available. Genre: YA Realistic Fiction/Poetry Face Value: Although this cover is doing the “faceless girl” thing that I typically find distasteful, it’s actually not too bad. The story focuses on … Continue reading →

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Review: Adaptation by Malinda Lo

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Sarah

Adaptation by Malinda Lo. Little, Brown and Company, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Science Fiction Face Value: I don’t like this cover, nor do I really get it. It’s evocative of a creepy tone without being too “scifi” I guess, but … Continue reading →

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Best of 2012: Our Favorite Young Adult Titles

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Sarah

One of our favorite things about the end of a calendar year is how many lists there are, ranking the best things that happen over the course of that year. It’s no exception for us – we wanted to take … Continue reading →

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Review: Burn for Burn by Jenny Han & Siobhan Vivian

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Brianna

Burn for Burn by Jenny Han & Siobhan Vivian. Simon & Schuster, 2012. Currently available. Genre: YA contemporary realistic fiction. Face Value: The girls on this cover have whole bodies, which is a great thing. As an Instagram lover, I’m also … Continue reading →

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Review: The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls by Claire Legrand

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Sarah

The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls by Claire Legrand. Simon & Schuster, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Horror Face Value: While this cover isn’t quite a scene that we see in the book, it captures the tone quite nicely. And … Continue reading →

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