Category Archives: Young Adult

Magonia, by Maria Dahvana Headley

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Thistle

Aza Ray is one of a kind. Literally. She’s the only person in the world with a disease so rare that it is named after her. She can barely breathe, drowning in air, and no one expects her to live … Continue reading →

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The Girl of Fire and Thorns Stories, by Rae Carson

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Thistle

Last year, one of my favorite series of books was Rae Carson’s Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy. I was very excited to discover there was a set of short stories written from this world as well, and even more … Continue reading →

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Forever, by Maggie Stiefvater

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Thistle

Spoiler warning: Spoilers from the previous two books, Shiver and Linger, but none from this book. In this conclusion to the Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy, the wolves have come under heavy scrutiny. More death has led to more anger, … Continue reading →

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Linger, by Maggie Stiefvater

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Thistle

Spoiler warning: This will give away spoilers for the first book in the series, Shiver, but no spoilers from Linger. In this follow-up to Shiver, the roles have reversed. Sam is human, and Grace can feel the wolf trying to … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Girls, by Lauren Oliver

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Thistle

Nick and Dara used to be close, but after a major accident leaves them both scarred, the sisters are no longer speaking. That’s all I’m going to say about that. There’s more in the book description, but I feel any … Continue reading →

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Shiver, by Maggie Stiefvater

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Thistle

Ever since Grace was attacked by wolves when she was young, she’s been obsessed with them. Then a classmate gets mauled, and the wolves come under attack by their town, and Grace discovers that these wolves might not be just … Continue reading →

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Firefight, by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Thistle

Firefight is the sequel to Steelheart. I’m not going to summarize it because I don’t want to give away series spoilers. A good series opening summary is available at that link. Note: There are major book spoilers after that summary. Back … Continue reading →

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House of Shadows, by Rachel Neumeier

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Thistle

When eight sisters are orphaned, two must enter contracts outside the home in order for the others to survive. Karah is taken in by the most prestigious and respected Flower House (think Geisha) in Lonne. Nemienne is apprenticed to a … Continue reading →

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Firstborn, by Lorie Ann Grover

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Thistle

Tiadone is a firstborn female, and by law, not allowed to live unless her parents declare her male. They do so, and Tiadone grows up knowing that though her body is female, she is male, and must conform to all … Continue reading →

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Protected: The Retribution of Mara Dyer, by Michelle Hodkin

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Thistle

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