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Tag Archives: London
Review: The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson
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
Posted in Reviews, Young Adult
Tagged Boarding School, Ghosts, London, Maureen Johnson, Murder, Mystery, Trilogies
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Review: The FitzOsbornes at War by Michelle Cooper
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
Posted in Reviews, Young Adult
Tagged England, Family, Historical Fiction, London, Royalty, War, WWII
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Review: The Friday Society by Adrienne Kress
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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Tagged Crime, London, Mystery, Steampunk, Stereotypes, Tropes, Victorian
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Review: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith: Poppy, 2012 (Currently Available) Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: Maybe it’s a little over the top, but I have to admit I really like this cover. The … Continue reading
Review: The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson
The Name of the Star, Maureen Johnson G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2011 (Currently Available) Genre: Contemporary, Mystery, Ghost Story Face Value: Well, unfortunately, it’s the worst, which is particularly disappointing given the high quality of the writing between the covers. But … Continue reading
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Tagged Boarding School, Ghosts, Humor, Jack the Ripper, London, Maureen Johnson, Misleading book covers, Mystery, Young Adult
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