Category Archives: Young Adult

Review: Revived by Cat Patrick

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Sarah

Revived by Cat Patrick. Little, Brown and Company, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Speculative Fiction / Mystery Face Value: I listened to this on audio book, so I didn’t spend a lot of time with this cover. Which is ok with … Continue reading →

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Review: Ketchup Clouds by Annabel Pitcher

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Sarah

Ketchup Clouds by Annabel Pitcher. Little Brown and Company, 2012. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: Well I like the ketchup clouds. But other than that I don’t really understand the cover, and don’t like it all that much. I … Continue reading →

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Review: Insurgent and Allegiant by Veronica Roth

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Sarah

Insurgent and Allegiant by Veronica Roth. Harper Collins, 2012 and 2013, respectively. Currently Available. Genre: Speculative Fiction / Dystopia Face Value: Consistent and respectable. When I reviewed Divergent  a couple of years ago, I noted my appreciation for the covers and I continue … Continue reading →

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Review: The Riddle of Prague by Laura DeBruce

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Brianna

The Riddle of Prague by Laura DeBruce. CreateSpace, 2013. Currently available. Genre: YA Fantasy/Mystery Face Value: I read an e-book copy and didn’t spend a lot of time looking at the cover, but I really do like the image. There … Continue reading →

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Review: The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Sarah

Review: The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson. Viking, 2014. Currently Available. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction  Face Value: Beautiful. I am totally here for this cover, which is contemporary and emotionally resonant and also just a lovely piece … Continue reading →

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Review: Anatomy of a Boyfriend by Daria Snadowsky

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Brianna

Anatomy of a Boyfriend by Daria Snadowsky. Delacorte, 2007. Currently Available. Age Level & Genre: YA Realistic Fiction Face Value: This is a great cover. It’s simple and funny. Unfortunately, the book didn’t really live up to the potential of … Continue reading →

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Review: No Place Like Oz by Danielle Paige

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Sarah

No Place Like Oz by Danielle Paige. Harper Collins, 2013. Currently Available as an e-book. Genre: Fantasy / Retelling Face Value: This cover strikes a nice balance for a retelling. The original imagery is there (the yellow brick road, the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Sarah

The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett. Tor Teen, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Fantasy Face Value: I picked up this book because the silhouette style cover reminded me of Sarah Rees Brennan’s Unspoken, which I loved. I like this cover art … Continue reading →

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Review: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Brianna

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. St. Martin’s Griffin, 2013. Currently Available. Age Level & Genre: Contemporary YA Realistic Fiction Face Value: I love it! Rowell’s covers are illustrated in a beautiful, simple style. They look quirky and charming, which I would … Continue reading →

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Review: Sorrow’s Knot by Erin Bow

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Sarah

Sorrow’s Knot by Erin Bow. Arthur A. Levine Books, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Fantasy Face Value: This cover screams fantasy, and this book is a fantasy, so that’s accurate. But it also vaguely reminds me of Blue Moon, the store … Continue reading →

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