Category Archives: Young Adult

Review: Blood Red Road by Moira Young

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Sarah

Blood Red Road by Moira Young Margaret K. McElderberry Books, 2011 (Currently Available)  Genre: Dystopia, Speculative Fiction Face Value: Respectable. I had no shame in displaying this cover  while I read it in public, I like the use of color … Continue reading →

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Review: Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler and Maira Kalman

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sarah

Why We Broke Up written by Daniel Handler, illustrated by Maira Kalman Little, Brown and Company, 2011 (Currently Available) Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction, Illustrated Fiction Face Value: This book is truly a work of art in its own right. Maira … Continue reading →

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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: Bunheads by Sophie Flack

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Sarah

Bunheads, by Sophie Flack Little, Brown and Company, 2011 (Currently Available) Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: I am so into this cover. It’s fantastic, the way it shows just the right mix of actual representation and wry commentary. I … 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: How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Sarah

How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr Little, Brown & Company,  2011 (Currently Available) Genre: Contemporary Realism Face Value: As far as cover art goes, this is straight up lovely. I love the benches, the snow, the footprints, 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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Shakespeare Week Review: All Men of Genius by Lev AC Rosen

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Sarah

All Men of Genius by Lev AC Rosen Tom Doherty Associates, 2011 Genre: Steampunk / Historical / Retelling Face Value: Eh. I’m pretty indifferent to this cover. It doesn’t set off any of my usual triggers – it has an … Continue reading →

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