Tag Archives: fantasy

Cool Concept

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Karen

Graceling by Kristin Cashore Excellent book, interesting premise, good characters and well-thought out conflicts. In the world Katsa has grown up in, some people are “Graced.” This means they have a special talent other people do not, and is signaled … Continue reading →

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One To Avoid

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Karen

From the Sphere to the Grave by Kat Barrett Okay, I get almost all the books I review for you from going to the BEA – Book Expo America. Part of the fun is getting signed copies of books from … Continue reading →

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Gritty and Dark “Fairy Tale”

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Karen

ironside: A Modern Faery’s Tale by Holly Black Wicked cool – okay, so I’ve lived near Boston for 20+ years, but this is a particularly apt description for this book, and for the reality of the world Holly Black has … Continue reading →

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