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Review: The Sweet Revenge of Celia Door by Karen Finneyfrock

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Sarah

The Sweet Revenge of Celia Door by Karen Finneyfrock. Viking, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: How much do I love this cover? So. Much. It’s both interesting artwork and actually relevant to the book’s content. The … Continue reading →

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Review: Fat Angie by E. E. Charlton-Trujillo

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Brianna

Fat Angie by E. E. Charlton-Trujillo. Candlewick, 2013. Currently available. Genre: YA Realistic Fiction Face Value: I appreciate that the girl’s body on this cover is true to the character. Although it would be even nicer to see a real … 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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Review: Ask the Passengers by A.S. King

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Sarah

Ask the Passengers by A.S. King. Little, Brown and Company, 2012. Available October 23, 2012. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: When this cover was first released I didn’t really care for it. The photographic image seemed distinctly less powerful … Continue reading →

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Review: The Difference Between You and Me by Madeleine George

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Sarah

The Difference Between You and Me by Madeleine George. Viking, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction. Face Value: There are two covers for this book, and the one I picked up from my library (left) is great. Bright colors … Continue reading →

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Joint Review: Drama by Raina Telgemeier

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Brianna

Drama by Raina Telgemeier. Graphix (Scholastic Imprint), 2012. Currently available. Genre: Graphic novel, contemporary realistic fiction Face Value: We love this cover because we loved the book, the cover perfectly exemplifies it. Graphic novels often have great covers, because the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Princesses of Iowa by M. Molly Backes

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Sarah

The Princesses of Iowa by M. Molly Backes. Candlewick, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: Surprisingly good. With a title like this one, there is a pretty serious potential for some egregious cover crimes, like girls in … Continue reading →

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Review: Tell The Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Sarah

Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt. Dial Press, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Realism. (also technically Adult Fiction. shhh) Face Value: I love this cover. I love it so much that I want a print of it to … Continue reading →

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Summer Week Review: The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Brianna

The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson. Penguin, 2004. Currently available. Genre: YA Realistic Fiction Face Value: This one has a very subtle cover design. Cutaway hearts in a triangle formation give us a glimpse of three girls casually lying in … Continue reading →

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Review: The Shattering by Karen Healey

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Sarah

The Shattering by Karen Healey. Little Brown Books for Young Readers, 2011. Currently Available Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy/Contemporary Face Value: I don’t love this cover, but there’s nothing wrong with it either. While I don’t think it really tells you much about … Continue reading →

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