‘Destined’ to be a dud
Caitlyn Nickerson, A&E Editor
November 29, 2011
As most of the books in the ‘House of Night’ series by P.C. and Kristen are, ‘Destined’ was very much a dud. As much as the characters in the series could possibly make this series enjoyable, the flow of the book completely crashes. This series started out as a good idea and was written pretty... Read more »
Chaos isn’t so beautiful
Caitlyn Nickerson, A&E Editor
November 22, 2011
The new book in the “Caster Chronicles” series takes place after Lena’s seventeenth birthday. Her claiming on her birthday has the whole town of Gatlin out of it. Temperatures have greatly increased and bugs have taken over the entire town. To save the town, one person must sacrifice their life.... Read more »
‘Bloodlines’ keeps Meads’ story going
Caitlyn Nickerson, A&E Editor
October 7, 2011
The spectacular spin-off of “The Vampire Academy” series, “Bloodlines,” brings more to the world of vampires in Author Richelle Meads’ point of view. It brings out more from the alchemists, who are humans that have their lives dedicated to protecting and covering up messes made by the world... Read more »
‘Chain Reaction’ keeps series going
Caitlyn Nickerson, A&E Editor
September 19, 2011
Author Simone Elkeles brings another winner to the market of novels with her new book “Chain Reaction.” “Chain Reaction” follows the lives of the Fuentes family from the “Perfect Chemistry” series.The first book in the “Perfect Chemistry” series follows Alex Fuentes, the eldest brother... Read more »
‘Iron Queen’ makes a comeback for the series
Naomi Ellifritt, Photo Editor
June 3, 2011
The lovable characters have continued to develop in the third book of the Iron Fey sequel, “Iron Queen.” I was expecting this to be the final book of the series but it left me hanging in the end and ready for the fourth book, “Iron Knight”. Julie Kagawa has allowed events and characters to continue... Read more »
Travel to India in “Tiger’s Curse”
Naomi Ellifritt, Photo Editor
June 1, 2011
“Water for Elephants” has been a big hit once again among teens, with the release of the film based on the book, which takes place in a circus. “Tiger’s Curse,” by Colleen Houck, brings a similar setting with a whole new kind of story. In the beginning, readers are introduced to an ancient... Read more »
Falling into “City of Fallen Angels”
Naomi Ellifritt, Photo Editor
May 19, 2011
Clariss Clare, author of “The Mortal Instruments” series and “Clockwork Angel”, pulls readers into a world where shadow hunters (Nephilim), vampires, werewolves, warlocks and other mystical creatures live hidden among humans. “City of Fallen Angels” is the fourth book of “The Mortal Instruments”... Read more »
The Iron Fey live on in “Iron Daughter”
Naomi Ellifritt, photo editor
May 6, 2011
The story of Meghan Chase continues in “Iron Daughter” (the second book in “The Iron Fey” series), by Julie Kagwa. Meghan is quick to claim she found love for Ash, the winter-prince who helped her rescue her brother and made her prisoner to his Queen of the Unseelie Court. While held prisoner,... Read more »
Journey through Nevernever
Naomi Ellifritt, Photo Editor
May 2, 2011
Meghan Chase has just turned sixteen– an event that turned her world upside down. She returns home from an odd day at school to find a stranger watching from the woods, her mother passed out on the kitchen floor and her kid-brother acting very strange and hungry enough to take a bite out of her... Read more »
‘Crossing Oceans’ pulls on heart strings
Naomi Ellifritt, Photo Editor
March 9, 2011
Diagnosed with cancer and given only a year left to live, Jenny Lucus accepts that she is near death’s door. She knows she is not ready yet and there is a lot she needs to do before she crosses over. Crossing Oceans is a beautiful piece of work by Gina Holmes that touches the hearts of its readers. Its... Read more »
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