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NAMELESSby Jennifer JenkinAge Range: 12 and up Grade Level: 7 and upSeries: NamelessPaperback: 336 pagesPublisher: Month9Books, LLC (October 6, 2015)Amazon | Goodreads
Four clans have been at war for centuries: the Kodiak, the Raven, the Wolf, and the Ram. Through brutal war tactics, the Ram have dominated the region, inflicting death and destruction on their neighbors.
Review by Andye
The Burning Sky & The Perilous Sea
by Sherry Thomas
The Burning Sky opens with an amazing introduction that hooked me immediately, and I loved every single page that came after. It was magical! I almost felt a Harry Potterishness
about this world. There was magic and mystery and a beautiful slow
romance. I just can't begin to describe the depths of my love for this
series
Review by Leydy
DRIFT AND DAGGAR
by Kendall KulperAge Range: 12 and up Grade Level: 7 and upHardcover: 368 pagesPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (September 8, 2015)Language: EnglishGoodreads | Amazon
In Mal's world, magic is everything. But Mal is a "blank," the anti-magic. Blanks can't be hexed or cursed or saved or killed by magic. And everyone is afraid of them--even Mal
Andye speaks...
I hate retellings.
If there is a retelling written. I basically hate it.
Ok, that's going overboard. I don't usually hate them, but they seriously just don't do it for me, and I really have no idea why. I find them boring.
Like, name a retelling. Just name one.
Nope. Didn't like it.
Cinder? Nope.
ACOTAR? Nope.
Of Metal and Wishes? Cruel Beauty? Dorothy Must Die? The
by Andye
THE WITCH HUNTERThe Witch Hunter #1by Virginia BoeckerHardcover: 368 pagesPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (June 2, 2015)Language: EnglishGoodreads | Amazon
Your greatest enemy isn't what you fight, but what you fear.
Elizabeth Grey is one of the king's best witch hunters, devoted to rooting out witchcraft and doling out justice. But when she's accused of being a
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By: AMY Reale ~ ReadingTeen2,
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Fall With Me by Jennifer L. Armentrout (release date: March 31, 2015)
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By: AMY Reale ~ ReadingTeen2,
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Before the curse, there was a promise. A prequel to the bestselling Tiger’s Curse series, this much anticipated novella recalls the beginning of Ren and Kishan’s story. Before Kelsey there was a girl, raised by a villain, whose love for a hero changed the course of history.
Trapped under the thumb of her abusive and powerful father Lokesh, Yesubai struggles to keep her own magical abilities
By: Andye ReadingTeen,
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HEIR OF FIREby Sarah J. MaasSeries: Throne of GlassHardcover: 576 pagesPublisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens (September 2, 2014)Language: EnglishGoodreads | Amazon
Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak—but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth . . . a truth about her heritage that could change her life—
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TRIAL BY FIREThe Worldwaker Trilogy Book 1by Josephine Angelini Age Range: 12 - 18 yearsGrade Level: 7 and upLexile Measure: 800L (What's this?)Series: The Worldwalker Trilogy (Book 1)Hardcover: 384 pagesPublisher: Feiwel & Friends (September 2, 2014)
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This world is trying to kill Lily Proctor. Her life-threatening allergies keep her from enjoying experiences that others in
By: Andye ReadingTeen,
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SEA OF SHADOWS
Age of Legends #1
by Kelley Armstrong
File Size: 773 KB
Print Length: 417 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0751547816
Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st edition (April 8, 2014)
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Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times bestselling author, takes an exciting new direction with this big, breathtaking blend of fantasy, romance, horror, and
By: Andria,
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Print Length: 250 pages
Publisher: Entangled: Teen (January 7, 2014)
Sold by: Macmillan
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Penelope is a witch, part of a secret society protecting humans from demon attacks. But when she was a child, a demon killed her parents—and stole her magic. Since then, she’s been pretending to be something she’s not, using her sister’s magic to hide her own loss, to prevent being sent
Everyone in my house is sad about the passing of the amazing author Brian Jacques, so I thought I would lighten the mood a little. I normally don't post funny You Tube videos ( thats Andye's department) but I couldn't resist this one.
By: AMY ~ ReadingTeen2,
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Winner's of The Devil's Kiss Novels
First Place (Devil's Kiss & signed Dark Goddess): Carol from South Africa
Second Place (signed Dark Goddess): Mariana from Brazil
Third Place (Dark Goddess): Marg from Pennsylvania
Congratulations!
I'm so excited, Sarwat Chadda author of the Devil's Kiss Novels, was so kind to answer some of our questions. Yes, they are quite lengthy. Do not fear, the answers read like a mini novel. So fans buckle up and enjoy the ride.
RT: Devils Kiss & Dark Goddess were so unique, how did you come up with the storyline?
SC: Devil’s Kiss came from a visit to a local hospital’s PICU (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit) and seeing all the babies in incubators and realising the worst nightmare of any parent is seeing their child die.
And that was God’s work. Didn’t He send down the Angel of Death to slaughter all the firstborn children of Egypt? What can justify such misery? I’ve always thought that utterly cruel, the Egyptians were not to blame for the enslavement of the Israelites. I’ve a big issue with those who feel they have God on their side, it’s just a recipe for trouble. Hence the villain in Devil’s Kiss is God’s right hand arch-angel. He thinks its’ his job to bring humanity back to the straight and narrow so intends to unleash the Tenth Plague, the death of the firstborn, on Britain.
Dark Goddess was inspired by all the fears about climate change, pollution and the damage humanity is doing to the planet. The dark goddess is an ancient witch, Baba Yaga, who’s decided enough is enough. If mankind won’t repair the damage it’s done, then mankind must go. It had it’s chance. Baba Yaga can control the elements and intends to create a global catastrophe, the eruption of the Yellowstone super-volcano, and decimate the world’s population, to cull it, to more manageable levels.
I just like big scale, edge of your seat and high-anxiety type of stories!
RT: I watched a special on the History Channel about the Knights Templar, It was fascinating. What sparked your interest in the Knights Templar?
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Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 528 pages
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH; Reprint edition (August 31, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1423121368
ISBN-13: 978-1423121367
Times are hard in the mountain city of Fellsmarch. Reformed thief Han Alister will do almost anything to eke out a living for himself, his mother, and his sister Mari. Ironically, the only thing of value he has is something he can’t sell. For as long as Han can remember, he’s worn thick silver cuffs engraved with runes. They’re clearly magicked—as he grows, they grow, and he’s never been able to get them off.
Han’s life gets even harder after he takes a powerful amulet from the son of the High Wizard. The amulet once belonged to the Demon King, the wizard who nearly destroyed the world a millennium ago. With a magical piece so powerful at stake, the Bayars will stop at nothing to reclaim it from Han.
Meanwhile, Raisa ana’Marianna, Princess Heir of the Fells, has her own battles to fight. Although Raisa will become eligible for marriage after her sixteenth name-day, she isn't looking forward to trading in her common sense for a prince with a big castle and tiny brain. Raisa aspires to be like Hanalea—the legendary warrior queen who killed the Demon King and saved the world. But it seems like her mother has other plans for her—plans that include a suitor who goes against everything the Queendom stands for.
My Review
Okay, this book was pretty much a 500 page prologue, not a lot of action, pretty much just setting up the main story line. And, surprisingly, it wasn't boring at all. I hung onto every word and couldn't stop reading. Great character development. And the story that it is setting up will be a very good one. The dialogue was written greatly, it kinda made up for the lack of fighting scenes. They talk a lot about the history of their world. And there was a lot of action then. Honestly, Cinda Chima needs to write a prequel of this book that is set during the war that took place all of those years ago. That would be an interesting book.
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By: AMY ~ ReadingTeen2,
on 12/28/2010
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Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Collins Design (October 19, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061997811
ISBN-13: 978-0061997815
Immerse yourself in the world of the spectacular Harry Potter film series. Learn why Yule Ball ice sculptures never melt, where Galleons, Sickles, and Knuts are really "minted," how to get a Hippogriff to work with actors, the inspiration behind Hogwarts castle, and why Dementors move the way they do. Written and designed in collaboration with the cast and crew that brought J. K. Rowling's celebrated novels to the silver screen, Harry Potter: Film Wizardry delivers an enchanting interactive experience, transporting readers to the wizarding world by sharing filmmaking secrets, unpublished photography and artwork, and exclusive stories from the stars. Full of removable facsimile reproductions of props and paper ephemera from the movies, this collectible volume offers a privileged look at the Harry Potter films and the talented group of Muggles that has made true movie magic.
My Review
This was one of my Christmas gifts, and I spent most of Christmas day reading this book. It is full of many cool things. There are little envolopes that have a bunch of stuff from the movies. Harry's acceptance letter to
Hogwarts, the
Maurader's Map
, Dolores Umbridge's educational decrees. You can't understand my delight as I turned each page to find... stuff. Really cool stuff.�
I have been waiting for this moment, the release of Half Moon by Jordan Deen. Reading Teen is the first stop on the White Flame Tour, and we want to kick it off right! The tour starts today and it will end on release day of Half Moon on January 13, 2011.
Jordan Deen was kind enough to answer a few of our questions, and after that you can read my review of Half Moon.
Thank you for visiting, and enjoy the White Flame Tour!
RT- I just have to know, team Alex or team Brandon?
JD- that's like asking a parent to decide between twins. However, if faced with my own decision... it's Team Alex.
RT- I'm assuming Biscuit gave you the inspiration for "Grant", that helps Lacey in such time of need. How were they similar?
JD- Great question! Biscuit was such a protector. He guarded everyone in our household and always made me feel safe. We miss him dearly.
RT- During the popular fad of vampire YA books, what turned you on to the idea of werewolves? JD- Biscuit, actually. He wouldn't let me in my house one night and it made my mind go rampant that something bad was happening. The idea for the novel started off as a 'shifter' novel and ended up being about werewolves, exclusively. Go figure!
by The Creative Team Behind the Celebrated Movie Series
12 Comments on The Half Moon by Jordan Deen White Flame Tour, last added: 12/13/2010
Oh that makes me laugh! Thanks for posting it.
This cracks me up!
hahahah. That's hilarious.
LOLOLOL. This is great. XD
Every time I watch this, I crack up laughing :)
LMAO! That's so hilarious! :D
Funniest thing all week (and since it's only Monday, I'm counting last week, too), and that includes the following incident while teaching Confirmation class:
One of the spiritual Works of Mercy is to "Bear wrongs patiently".
Boy (aka Class Clown) says, "Does that mean we should be patient with bears?"
Zombie- hahahaha!!! Funny!
Hahahahahhahahaha ahahhahahahah ahhahahahahhaa Oh myyy gooooddd I'm dying laughing!!!!!! Aaaaahhhhhh!!!!!!!
Hahaha!!! That reminded me of this literal Total Eclipse of the Heart video...soo funny!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj-x9ygQEGA
That was hilarious! Thanks for posting it. ^_^