One Hundred Candles (Past Midnight #2) by Mara Purnhagen YA Paranormal February 15, 2011 Paperback, 218 Pages Harlequin Teen Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The watcher wanted to punish me, and he had. Now it was my turn.” Charlotte Silver has waited a long time to feel like a “normal” kid. After spending most of her life traveling with her family in their paranormal investigations, they have finally settled down in South Carolina and Charlotte has friends and a normal high Continue Reading
Review: The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
The Iron Queen (Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa YA Fantasy January 25, 2011 Paperback, 358 Pages Harlequin Teen Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Do what you must. I’ll be here whatever you decide. If it takes one year or a thousand, I will keep you safe.” Fairy tales are often told of the beautiful and benevolent fae bestowing gifts of wonder and delight to unsuspecting humans. But Meghan Chase knows better. She sees the real fae and has lived in their cruel world. Being half human Continue Reading
Review: Choker by Elizabeth Woods
Choker by Elizabeth Woods YA January 4, 2011 Hardcover, 240 Pages Simon & Schuster Children Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You think you’re safe. But you’re wrong. You’re so wrong.” Cara is a young high school student who exists on the fringe. Neither popular nor beautiful, she is often the target of ridicule. An unfortunate choking incident garners her the nickname “choker” and the assaults against her begin fresh. Cara has reached her end point when her best friend Continue Reading
Review: Hexbound by Chloe Neill
Hexbound (Dark Elite #2) by Chloe Neill January 4, 2011 YA, Paranormal Paperback, 256 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:”Well, we’re in the convent and they’re in the convent. That’s two too many people in the convent.” Lily Parker has had to grow up hard and fast since arriving at St. Sophia’s School for Girls. Previous events (see Firespell) opened a whole new world for Lily; showing her new and dangerous things about her friends and herself. But now she is Continue Reading
Guest Review: Ghost Town by Rachel Caine
Ghost Town by Rachel Caine (The Morganville Vampires #9) October 26, 2010 YA Paranormal Hardcover, 352 Pages NAL Today, Morganville fan, Amanda (find her on Twitter) is guest reviewing! *Contains some spoilers* Blurb: The fragile peace between humans and vampires in Morganville is in trouble, and when Claire takes drastic action, she's put under serious pressure to re-establish the barriers that keep the town residents inside, and wipe the memories of those who leave. Continue Reading
Review: Jenny Pox by J.L. Bryan
Jenny Pox by J.L. Bryan YA Paranormal Paperback, 292 Pages July 24, 2009 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You killed him. He was a miracle and you killed him. Now you’ve just got me. And I’m a curse.” Jenny Morton is a young woman with an amazing yet devastating gift. She spreads the plague through touch and can kill if she hold on to you to long. Her father has done his best to protect her but her gift has shut her off from any human contact. Growing up in a Continue Reading
Review: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Clockwork Angel (Infernal Devices-Book 1) by Cassandra Clare Young Adult Fantasy August 31, 2010 Hardcover, 496 Pages Simon and Schuster Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s all right to love someone who doesn’t love you back, as long as they’re worth you loving them. As long as they deserve it.” When Tessa Grey arrives in London in search of her brother Nate she is greeted by a pair of sisters who claim to have been sent to her by her brother as escorts. Tessa soon realizes Continue Reading
Review: Wildthorn by Jane Eagland
Wildthorn by Jane Eagland YA Historical Fiction September 6, 2010 Hardcover, 359 Pages Houghton Mifflin Books for Children Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "The light goes out in the room. I’m in the dark again. The fear is waiting.” Louisa never imagined that a simple trip to her new position as a governess would end with her institutionalized against her will. As she is stripped of her possessions and identity, Louisa attempts to maintain her sanity all while trying to Continue Reading
Review: Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready
Shade by Jeri Smith – Ready (Shade #1) YA Paranormal May 4, 2010 Hardcover, 320 Page Simon Pulse Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: (from Scottish Zachary) “The pieces of you are complete shite today, the bloated eyelids and splotchy skin and your hair all” – he waved his hand - “you know, and all together you should look pure hackit, but somehow you’re more bonnie than ever.” Sixteen year old Aura has lived her entire life able to see and communicate with ghosts. It just so Continue Reading
Review: Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
Halo (Halo, #1) by Alexandra Adornetto Paranormal Young Adult August 31, 2010 Hardcover, 496 Pages Feiwel & Friends Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “She had the face of an angel I saw mirrors in her eyes We were one and the same, she I Both bound by potent lies.” Bethany is an young angel sent to Earth with her “brother and sister” to bring good well and stop the spread of darkness. Bethany is the least experienced but the most human in her emotions. As Continue Reading