Tag Archives: Mystery

Review: The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Sarah

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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Review: The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Sarah

The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey Egmont USA, 2011 (currently available) Genre: Mystery/Fantasy/Historical Fiction Face Value: I find this cover incredibly appealing. I like the use of color, the aesthetic of the graphics fits the story quite … Continue reading →

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Review: Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Sarah

Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma Dutton Books, 2011 (currently available) Genre: Speculative Fiction, Contemporary Face Value: Well let’s see. We have a ghostly floating girl in a flimsy white dress. We can’t see the face of course, but at … Continue reading →

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