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There were three of us at one time, all princes of Winter, myself and my brothers, Sage and Rowan. I never knew my sire, never cared to know him, nor did my siblings ever speak of him. I wasn’t even positive we shared the same sire, but it didn’t matter. In the Unseelie Court, Mab was the sole ruler, the one and only queen. Handsome fey and even wayward mortals she might take to her bed, but Mab shared her throne with no one.

Our first Trailer Tuesday post features the highly anticipated fourth book in Julie Kagawa's epic Iron Fey series, The Iron Knight.

To survive in the Iron Realm, Prince Ash must have a soul and a mortal body. But the tests he must face to earn these things are impossible. And along the way Ash learns something that changes everything. A truth that challenges his darkest beliefs and shows him that, sometimes, it takes more than courage to make the ultimate sacrifice.

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And we couldn't help but add in the amazing stop motion animated trailer by Maggie Stiefvater for her latest novel, THE SCORPIO RACES, hitting stores October 18th, 2011. 

It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die.

At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them.

Puck Connolly is different. She never meant to ride in the Scorpio Races. But fate hasn’t given her much of a chance. So she enters the competition — the first girl ever to do so. She is in no way prepared for what is going to happen.

Find out more on the website: www.maggiestiefvater.com. Or pre-order a signed copy from www.fountainbookstore.com/autograph-maggie.



Oh, and sneak preview? We think The Scorpio Races is Maggie's finest work yet. So mark October 18th on your calendar!

Hey, Iron Fey lovers!

As part of The Iron Knight Sneak Peek Circle, we're so excited to show you this exclusive snippet of The Iron Knight trailer!

Ash, former prince of the Winter Court, gave up everything. His title, his home, even his vow of loyalty. All for a girl… and all for nothing.

Unless he can earn a soul.

To cold, emotionless faery prince Ash, love was a weakness for mortals and fools. His own love had died a horrible death, killing any gentler feelings the Winter prince might have had. Or so he thought.

Then Meghan Chase—a half human, half fey slip of a girl— smashed through his barricades, binding him to her irrevocably with his oath to be her knight. And when all of Faery nearly fell to the Iron fey, she severed their bond to save his life. Meghan is now the Iron Queen, ruler of a realm where no Winter or Summer fey can survive.

With the (unwelcome) company of his archrival, Summer Court prankster Puck, and the infuriating cait sith Grimalkin, Ash begins a journey he is bound to see through to its end— a quest to find a way to honor his solemn vow to stand by Meghan’s side.

To survive in the Iron realm, Ash must have a soul and a mortal body. But the tests he must face to earn these things are impossible. At least, no one has ever passed to tell the tale.

And then Ash learns something that changes everything. A truth that turns reality upside down, challenges his darkest beliefs and shows him that, sometimes, it takes more than courage to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd (June 9, 2011)
Format: Audiobook
Length: 1 hr and 53 mins
Series: The Iron Fey #3.5
Genre: YA Fantasy (Fey)
Narrated by Josh Hurley
Julie Kagawa's Website | Blog | Twitter
My Reviews of The Iron King, The Iron Daughter, Winter's Passage, The Iron Queen

From Goodreads. A Midsummer's Nightmare? Robin Goodfellow. Puck. Summer Court prankster, King Oberon's right hand, bane of many a faery queen's existence—and secret friend to Prince Ash of the Winter Court. Until one girl's death came between them, and another girl stole both their hearts.

Now Ash has granted one favor too many and someone's come to collect, forcing the prince to a place he cannot go without Puck's help—into the heart of the Summer Court. And Puck faces the ultimate choice—betray Ash and possibly win the girl they both love, or help his former friend turned bitter enemy pull off a deception that no true faery prankster could possibly resist.

So let’s get a grasp on what exactly it is I’m talking about here.  Day of Dialog.  A day when School Library Journal and roughly 1.5 billion children’s book publishers (read: 16, give or take) get together and attendees (who are mostly children’s librarians and children’s booksellers) get to witness a variety of interesting panels and previews of upcoming children’s books for the Fall season.  It tends to be held on the Monday before BookExpo so that it doesn’t conflict with anything going on at that time.  And since my library was closed that day for it’s big time Centennial celebration, I thought to myself, “Why not go?  I could report on what went on and have some fun along the way.”

Of course I had forgotten that I would be typing all that occurred on Dead-Eye the Wonder Laptop: Capable of carrying at least two hours of charge in its battery . . . and then dying altogether.  So it was that I spent much of the day seeking out outlets and either parking myself next to them or watching my charging laptop warily across a crowded room.  Hi-ho the glamorous life.

I was hardly the only person reporting on the day.  Swift like the bunnies are the SLJ posts on the matter including the article BEA 2011: Paterson, Handler, Gidwitz a Huge Hit at SLJ’s Day of Dialog.

Day of Dialog is useful in other ways as well.  It means getting galleys you might otherwise not have access to.  It means sitting in a nice auditorium with a belly full of muffin.  Interestingly the only problem with sitting in the audience when you are pretty much nine months pregnant (aside from the whole theoretical “lap” part of “laptop computer”) is that you start eyeing the panelists’ water bottles with great envy.  I brought my own, quickly went through it, and then found myself wondering at strategic points of the day and with great seriousness “If I snuck onto the stage between speakers, do you think anyone would notice if I downed the remains of Meghan McCarthy’s bottled water?”  I wish I could say I was joking about this.

Brian Kenney, me boss o’ me blog and editor of SLJ, started us off with a greeting.  He noted that he had placed himself in charge of keeping everything on track and on schedule.  This seemed like a hazardous job because much of the day was dedicated to previews of upcoming books, and there is no good way to gently usher a sponsor off of a stage.  Nonetheless, Brian came equipped with a small bell.  Throughout the day that little bell managed to have a near Pavlovian influence on the panelists.  Only, rather than make them drool, it caused them to get this look of abject fear that only comes when you face the terror of the unknown.  For some of them, anyway.  Others didn’t give a flying hoot.

“It wasn’t wallpapering.”
Keynote Speaker Katherine Paterson

Luann Toth came after Brian to introduce our keynote speaker though, as she pointed out, “Does anyone really need to introduce Katherine Paterson?”  Point taken.  Now upon entering the auditorium this day, each attendee had been handed a signed copy of a new novel by Ms. Paterson and her h

February was an amazing month for giveaways -- we received a record number of entries. Thanks to all those who spread the word!

And now, on to the winners.....


These five winners will each receive a copy of BLESSED by Cynthia Leitich Smith:

ssmith
breakkanamexd
jbeckstead
talisker2000
maddie.mcphail






These two winners will each receive an IRON QUEEN Prize Pack:

blazesandbubbles
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This winner will receive a signed copy of SELLING HOPE and some of Hope's Anti-Comet Pills:

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Congratulations to the winners!

Don't forget to enter our new March Giveaways: Click here to enter!

  

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• Publisher:             Harlequin Teen, August 1, 2010
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SPOILER ALERT

If you have not read The Iron King and The Iron Daughter, there may be spoilers ahead

SPOILER ALERT

Publisher: Harlequin Teen (February 1, 2011)
eGalley: 384 Pages
Genre: YA Fantasy
Series: The Iron King #3
Book from NetGalley*

From Goodreads. My name is Meghan Chase.

I thought it was over.That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stay by my side. Drag me into the core of a conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it.

This time, there will be no turning back.

Review
THE IRON QUEEN, by Julie Kagawa, is a fast-paced adventure that will keep your eyes glued to the pages. This third book steps up the action and definitely kept my heart thumping until the shocking ending.

Just when I thought this series couldn't get any better, I was wrong. This book continues the battle between the oldbloods and the Iron Fey. The wlywood is almost completely taken over by the Iron Fey and Meghan is the only one who is able to stop it. Both Meghan and Ash have been exiled, but their relationship has finally been solidified. Their relationship is tested over and over as they come across more dangerous situations than ever before.

There is so much I want to say about this book but I am afraid to ruin it. Kagawa's story went beyond where I could have ever imagined. Her characters followed her masterfully placed plot into a battle of epic proportions. She really showed off her visuals in the art of fighting. The battle that ensued was bloody and tragic, and I was anxious to see who would make it out alive.

I enjoyed the new relationship between Meghan and Ash. They were both quite stuck in their respective human and fey ways but needed to find a way to survive together through compromise. Any good relationship is filled with ups and downs and I was pleased by the way this one was explored. Along with the old characters we came across some new ones. This series always stretches my imagination with its creation of the Iron Fey, and this book was no exception.

So here's my overall statement: Read it. If you are a fan of the series, Read it. If you haven't read any of the series, get books one and two and Read them. Fantastic.

For more info check out Julie Kagawa's website and blog

My Reviews of the Iron Fey series

The Iron King

Winter's Passage (novella)

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Meghan Chase didn't know where the path would lead when she entered the Nevernever to rescue her brother from the ruthless fey. She never expected to be anything other than a human, teenage girl -- much less a Summer Faery Princess. But the Nevernever is part of her now, and there's no turning back. When Faery calls, Meghan must answer. She can't abandon the creatures and kingdom she's grown to

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Riv Re said, on 1/24/2011 10:03:00 PM

Lovely review. I loved IQ too.<br />Here&#39;s my review:<br />http://rivreads.blogspot.com/2011/01/iron-queen-review.html<br />:)

Lisa said, on 1/25/2011 9:08:00 AM

I can&#39;t wait to read this book. I&#39;m glad Meghan matures a little bit because that was one of my main criticisms of the previous books in the series.

Ems said, on 1/25/2011 10:42:00 AM

My books are in the mail and I can&#39;t wait! I&#39;m on pins and needles to get this series started.

Coffee and a Book Chick said, on 1/25/2011 4:08:00 PM

Wow - fantastic review! I can&#39;t wait to read this now!

Cozy in Texas said, on 1/25/2011 7:51:00 PM

I&#39;ve been hearing a lot about this book - good review.<br />Ann

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