Category: Young Adult

Thoughts: The Alchemyst by Michael Scott

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

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The Alchemyst by Michael Scott Final Verdict: 2.75 out of 4.0 YTD: 4 The Alchemyst by Michael Scott is book one in “The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel,” a YA fantasy series often likened to Harry Potter. Sophie and Josh Newman, teenagers and… Continue Reading “Thoughts: The Alchemyst by Michael Scott”

Category: 2013 Challenges, 2013 TBR Pile Challenge, Book Review, Fantasy, Fiction, Michael Scott, Mythology, Young Adult

Review: Vintage: A Ghost Story by Steve Berman (#OthersLitLGBT)

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

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Vintage: A Ghost Story by Steve Berman Final Verdict: 3.25 out of 4.0 YTD: 50 Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting & believable. The premise of Berman’s Vintage is just a bit silly.  The main character, an un-named 17-year-old boy, runs away from home… Continue Reading “Review: Vintage: A Ghost Story by Steve Berman (#OthersLitLGBT)”

Category: Gay Lit, Ghost Story, GLBT, LGBT, Literary Others Event, Paranormal, Steve Berman, Young Adult

Review: The Marbury Lens by Andrew Smith

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

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The Marbury Lens by Andrew Smith Final Verdict: 3.5 out of 4.0 YTD: 34 This review may contain minor spoilers. Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting & believable. Poor Jack.  Sixteen years old and still a virgin.  Then, in one night, he has the opportunity… Continue Reading “Review: The Marbury Lens by Andrew Smith”

Category: Addiction, Andrew Smith, Andrew Smith Event, Book Review, Drugs, Dystopia, Paranoia, Violence, Young Adult

Review: Ghost Medicine by Andrew Smith

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

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Ghost Medicine by Andrew Smith Final Verdict: 3.0 out of 4.0 YTD: 32 Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting & believable. Ghost Medicine is Andrew Smith’s debut novel and, though there are some similarities to his later works (elements of danger, young protagonists, brotherly relationships… Continue Reading “Review: Ghost Medicine by Andrew Smith”

Category: Andrew Smith, Andrew Smith Event, Book Review, Coming-of-Age, Death, Family, Fiction, Friendship, Grief/Recovery, Ranching, Young Adult

Review: The Golden Compass (Northern Lights) by Philip Pullman

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

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The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman Final Verdict: 3.75 out of 4.0 YTD: 27 Plot/Story: 4 – Plot/Story is interesting, believable and impactful. The Golden Compass (also known as Northern Lights and/or His Dark Materials, Book 1) is the first in the world-famous fantasy… Continue Reading “Review: The Golden Compass (Northern Lights) by Philip Pullman”

Category: 2012 Challenges, 2012 TBR Challenge, Atheism, Book Review, Fantasy, Humanism, Philip Pullman, Uncategorized, Young Adult

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