Tag Archives: Mystery

Review: Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Brianna

Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2014. Currently available. Age Level & Genre: Middle Grade Realistic Fiction Face Value: Gorgeous. Even without knowing that this story was a mystery (which I can’t resist), I … Continue reading →

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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: 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: The Clockwork Scarab by Colleen Gleason

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Sarah

The Clockwork Scarab by Colleen Gleason. Chronicle Books, 2013. Currently Available Genre: Historical Fiction / Steampunk / Alternative Fiction / Time Travel Face Value: Oh HEY Twilight hands! It’s not that it isn’t a good concept – I’ve gone on … Continue reading →

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Review: Spirit and Dust by Rosemary Clement-Moore

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Sarah

Spirit and Dust by Rosemary Clement-Moore. Delacorte Press, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Thriller / Mystery / Ghost Story Face Value: I can be on board with the Hitchcock reference, and the shadowy figure in the eye is appropriately stylistically creepy … Continue reading →

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Review: The Wig in the Window by Kristen Kittscher

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Sarah

The Wig in the Window by Kristen Kittscher. Harper, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Middle Grade Mystery Face Value: YES to this cover. It looks contemporary and fun, and the girls on the cover are so obviously Sophie and Grace, that … Continue reading →

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Review: 17 & Gone by Nova Ren Suma

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Sarah

17 & Gone by Nova Ren Suma. Dutton Books, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction / Mystery Face Value: Honestly, it looks like an instagram picture. It doesn’t make me not want to read the book, but nothing about … Continue reading →

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Review: The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Sarah

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 →

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Review: Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Sarah

Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff. Razorbill 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Mystery / Ghost Story Face Value: I love this cover. In fact, the cover on the left is a huge part of why I was excited about this book. The … Continue reading →

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