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The Zaniyah Trilogy

Days and Dreams of Magic: An Epic Three Part YA Adventure Author: Kelly Ann Jacobson A combination between a medieval fairytale and a young adult novel, The Zaniyah Trilogy captures the dynamic pacing of a fast and rollicking story and the old world details and flair that comprise the ethereal nature of fantasy fiction. The story opens with sixteen year old Zoey encountering a seer/witch who can see into the future through the dreams of people staying in her crystal covered house. Angela soon discovers that Zoey is none other than Zaniyah – the original White Witch. At the imitation [...]

2016-12-31T17:54:29-07:00January 2nd, 2015|Tags: |

October List, The

A Race Against Time — Backwards Author: Jeffery Deaver Usually, the challenge of reviewing a book is describing enough to accurately convey a sense of what the book’s about, and why you should or shouldn’t read it, without giving away too much. In Jeffery Deaver’s The October List, however, it’s pretty much essential that I not tell you anything about the plot, because of the way the story is told: in reverse. Let’s see if I can do it! In the opening scene, Gabriela McKenzie — whose young daughter has been kidnapped — sits in her New York apartment waiting [...]

2016-12-31T17:54:29-07:00January 2nd, 2015|Tags: , , |

As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust

Charm School, Teen Sleuth Style Author: Alan Bradley Aww, they grow up so fast! I can hardly believe we’re already up to #7 in the Flavia de Luce mysteries. If you haven’t read any of these charming English confections yet, I’ll stop you here and recommend that you start with The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, author Alan Bradley’s award-winning debut novel. This review presumes that you’re current on Flavia’s eventful life, so stop right here if you don’t want any spoilers on books 1–6. You have been warned. A quick recap: Flavia de Luce is a precocious [...]

2016-12-31T17:54:30-07:00January 2nd, 2015|Tags: , , |
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