Abby White is one of the Fearless, a monster killer. She killed her childhood monster when she was seven and as an adult she goes around town protecting children by slaying their monsters. Tawa, her talking stuffed hippo, guides her during her nightly quests. Abby comes across Demetrius, a sexy fairy, and she finds that even though she has feelings for him she doesn’t want to act on them since she has a job to do. He won’t leave her side since he has a debt to pay after she saved him. The two become a monster-slaying team, but when they face the biggest monster of all both their strength and determination are put to the test. This novella is packed with action, horror, and romance. I’m glad I had a chance to read it.
FREAK - Jennifer Hillier
This continues where CREEP left off. Abby Maddox slashed a police officer’s throat and she’s sitting in prison, but she doesn’t plan on being there much longer. Manipulative to the max, she controls people inside and outside of prison; correctional officers, attorneys, and complete strangers are eating out of her hand. Her goal is to escape and seek vengeance against Dr. Sheila Tao, the former lover of Abby’s boyfriend Ethan, the serial killer in book 1. I don’t want to mention much else, because that might ruin book 1 for people who haven’t read it. With plenty of gore and suspense FREAK is a fast read. If there is a book 3, I’d love to read it.
Natalie is a twelve-year-old inventor. Her latest invention, the Texty-Talky, becomes a sensation and she’s famous. With fame comes twisted lies about stealing ideas from aliens, drug use, and vandalism. Dealing with mean girls and rabid reporters isn’t easy, and things will become worse if her friends drift from her. This is an adorable MG book with a spirited, positive, likeable main character who deals with the conflict of being thrown into the spotlight.
A TO Z FLASHES OF FOXWICK - Cherie Reich
I enjoyed the Kingdom of Foxwick and its characters. The stories swept me away to another time and place. These flash fiction pieces were interconnected, but they also worked well as stand-alone tales.
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It is good of you to feature other authors on your blog, M.
I know three of those awesome authors! And I've read two of the books, both of which were excellent.
Whoa...my brain is still reeling from reading about Fearless. I've got to have that one!
Thanks for the recommendations! Kai Strand is one of my friends on Facebook, but I haven't read one of her books. Will have to remedy that.
Freak sounds too scary for me. I just had to stop watching a movie on the syfy channel.
I don't know if I could get through freak. Too "freaky" for my taste. I like my sleep. :)
Some of these YA novels seem to be pretty graphic in nature. I guess youngsters are more drawn to darker subject matters than what is first thought. Shame this reality doesn't filter through to mainstream movies, music and television made to appeal to young adults.
Thanks so much for the review. I'm happy you liked FEARLESS. Cherie Reich's stories are fabulous too.
I recognize the authors on this list! Their books are all on my TBR list. :)
These sound good. I really like the premise of the first one.
I enjoyed reading Fearless. Christine did a great job with it.
Kudos to you to making time for all our fellow bloggers' books!! I envy your reading time. :D
Eek! I haven't read CREEP yet. I started it but had to stop, and now I keep forgetting about it (it's on my iPod Touch). I didn't realize there was going to be a sequel. At least I won't have to wait for it to come out once I finish CREEP. lol
My daughter has a hippo like the one on the cover of Fearless. :D
Love reading your summaries on new books.. .though this time I've read a few of these:)
Oh, Fearless has a fascinating premise. Thanks for the mini reviews!
I loved Fearless too :)
That stuffed animal on the cover of Fearless is creeping me out. I can only imagine what the story would be like.
I really need to sit down and read Fearless. Freak looks good too.
......dhole
Freak looks great - I'll have to read Creep first, though.
So many names I recognize! Thanks for the book recommendations, Medeia!
Thanks for the recommendations. It is nice to see authors featuring other authors. I followed you from Kelly's blog.
I've read three out of the four books!
Fearless was awesome! I can't wait to read Christine's next book.
I love Jennifer Hillier's novels. All I have to say is there better be a book three.
I haven't heard of Kai Strand's book, but it looks good.
And can I say I do love my flash fiction collection? LOL!
I like the sound of Freak by Jennifer Hillier.
Thanks for sharing!
Nas
I always enjoy your book round ups. Thanks for the reviews.
Hi, Medeia,
I've seen fearless around and I have Foxwick to read. That one with the killer sounds like my kinda read.
Thank you for stopping by, everyone. I'm glad you found something for your wish lists and books you've already enjoyed.
FLASHES OF FOXWICK seem delightful, Medeia!