Garden of Thorns
Title: GARDEN OF THORNS Author: Amber Mitchell Genre: Young Adult Fiction Publisher: Entangled Publishing Release Date: February 27, 2017 Pages: 370 After seven grueling years of captivity in the Garden–a burlesque troupe of slave girls–sixteen-year-old Rose finds an opportunity to escape during a performance for the emperor. But the hostage she randomly chose from the crowd to aid her isn’t one of the emperor’s men–not anymore. He’s the former heir to the throne, who is now leading a rebellion against […]
Maid of the King’s Court
Title: Maid of the King's Court Author: Lucy Worsley Genre: Young Adult Fiction Publisher: Candlewick Press Release Date: March 14, 2017 Pages: 368 In the vibrant, volatile court of Henry VIII, can even the most willful young woman direct her own fate and follow her heart in a world ruled by powerful men? Clever, headstrong Elizabeth Rose Camperdowne knows her duty. As the sole heiress to an old but impoverished noble family, Eliza must marry a man of wealth and […]
True North (True Born, Book 2)
Title: True North Series: True Born, Book 2 Author: L.E. Sterling Genre: Juvenile Fiction Publisher: Entangled: Teen Release Date: April 4, 2017 Format: Hardcover Pages: 400 Abandoned by her family in Plague-ridden Dominion City, eighteen-year-old Lucy Fox has no choice but to rely upon the kindness of the True Borns, a renegade group of genetically enhanced humans, to save her twin sister, Margot. But Nolan Storm, their mysterious leader, has his own agenda. When Storm backtracks on his promise to […]
Duels & Deception
Title: Duels & Deception Author: Cindy Anstey Genre: Young Adult Fiction Publisher: Macmillan Release Date: April 11, 2017 Pages: 368 In 1800s London, a young heiress and her lawyer are caught up in a kidnapping plot to steal her fortune, but as their investigation delves deeper and their affections for each other grow, Lydia starts to wonder what she truly wants. Review: I feel like I am the wrong person to review “Duels & Deception.” It definitely seems like […]
Gilded Cage (Dark Gifts, Book 1)
Title: Gilded Cage Series: Dark Gifts, Book 1 Author: Vic James Publisher: Del Rey Books Release Date: February 14, 2017 Pages: 368 For readers of Victoria Aveyard and Kiera Cass comes a darkly fantastical debut set in a modern England where magically gifted aristocrats rule–and commoners are doomed to serve. NOT ALL ARE FREE. NOT ALL ARE EQUAL. NOT ALL WILL BE SAVED. Our world belongs to the Equals–aristocrats with magical gifts–and all commoners must serve them for ten years. […]
One Italian Summer
Title: One Italian Summer Author: Keris Stainton Publisher: Hot Key Books Release Date: May 4, 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 ‘Gentle and romantic. A holiday in itself.’ Rainbow Rowell ‘I flew through ONE ITALIAN SUMMER. It’s a perfect summer read with a gorgeous setting, warm characters and a bittersweet evocation of life after tragedy.’ Sophia Bennett, author of LOVE SONG Milly loves her sisters more than anything – they are her best friends. But this holiday is different. The loss […]
The Inconceivable Life of Quinn
Title: The Inconceivable Life of Quinn Author: Marianna Baer Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Release Date: April 4, 2017 Pages: 384 Quinn Cutler is sixteen and the daughter of a high-profile Brooklyn politician. She s also pregnant, a crisis made infinitely more shocking by the fact that she has no memory of ever having sex. Before Quinn can solve this deeply troubling mystery, her story becomes public. Rumors spread, jeopardizing her reputation, her relationship with a boyfriend she adores, and her […]
Bang
Title: Bang Author: Barry Lyga Genre: Young Adult Fiction Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Release Date: April 18, 2017 Pages: 304 A heartbreaking novel about living with your worst mistake, from New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga. A chunk of old memory, adrift in a pool of blood. Sebastian Cody did something horrible, something no one–not even Sebastian himself–can forgive. At the age of four, he accidentally shot and killed his infant sister with his father’s gun. […]
Bronze and Sunflower
Title: Bronze and Sunflower Author: Cao Wenxuan Genre: Juvenile Fiction Publisher: Candlewick Press Release Date: March 14, 2017 Pages: 400 Originally translated: United Kingdom: Walker Books UK, 2015. Review: While meant for children, “Bronze and Sunflower” is a beautifully written book about the cultural revolution in China during the 1960s-70s that any age group can enjoy and learn from. The culture becomes alive, helped by the fact that it is translated into English. Everything rings true and authentic. I […]
Fire Starters
Title: Fire Starters Author: Jen Storm Release Date: December 31, 2016 Format: Paperback Review: “Fire Starters” is an excellent book for middle graders about the prejudice facing indigenous peoples. It’s also a morality tale about taking responsibility for your actions. Tough subject matter to read, as it should be. The artwork is great. This unbiased review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the publisher. Content Warning: Violence, Hate Speech
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