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‘Maledicte’ is the story of a girl, somewhere between child and woman, who takes on that name. After watching a boy she loved be stolen away, Maledicte, who is actually named Miranda, feels she must get revenge. The trouble is, in order to gain the strength to do this, Miranda must offer her soul to…
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Paper Mage by Leah R. Cutter
This novel has an amazing plot. A young girl is kept sheltered by her family, because it’s discovered that she has the ability to be a paper mage. Instead of being allowed to participate in tasks and games other children her age take part in, she undergoes a rigorous training for her future as a…
Scar Night by Alan Campbell
‘Scar Night’ by Alan Campbell starts off in an original and interesting way. A young angel, Dill, is the figurehead for a city and culture that literally hangs over a deep, dark abyss. Although his kind once had great power and strength, Dill is forbidden to fly or wield the traditional sword. He’s kept away…
A Strong and Sudden Thaw by R. W. Day
I had read several amazing reviews on ‘A Strong and Sudden Thaw’ by R. W. Day, so I was eager to get my hands on it. I waited for quite a while, and, when I finally did get it, dove right in. However, I was soon disappointed that I’d spent any time wondering about this…
Weaveworld by Clive Barker
‘Weaveworld’ by Clive Barker is the story of a young man who discovers a carpet. He feels drawn to the carpet, although he doesn’t know why. With the help of some odd friends, he discovers that an entire culture, including people, have been sewn into the carpet. When a section of the carpet unravels, a…
The Dreaming Tree by C. J. Cherryh
‘The Dreaming Tree’ by C. J. Cherryh starts off as an amazing story. It follows several people, including a family, as they go about their lives in a world that’s similar to our Dark Ages. These people struggle to stay disconnected to the spirits in the woods, fairies of a sort. However, their lives are…
The Brief History of the Dead by Kevin Brockmeier
‘The Brief History of the Dead’ is a science fiction novel that looks into what happens after death. There are two main plot lines in the book. The first follows a young woman, Laura, who has joined a team to research the Antarctic. When trouble strikes, her team goes missing, and Laura must venture out…
Elfland by Freda Warrington
In ‘Elfland’ by Freda Warrington, the stories of two families become entangled in each other. One family seems to be not quite human, perhaps a bit elfin or fairy like. The other family attempts to be normal, but slowly, each child realizes that there is more to their heritage than meets the eye. The plot…
Fun, Real Life Teen Novels
Many teen novels do an excellent job of taking a look at a teenager’s everyday life, in an exciting and refreshing way. Common teen stresses or issues can become the basis for a great story. There are a few teen books that go above and beyond to get their stories across. ‘Memoirs of a Teenage…
Teens with Special Powers
Teenagers often wish they had a special power to make their lives easier. However, would the power you have actually make your life harder? Delve into these teen books, which features supernatural kids, to answer that question. In ‘Wicked Lovely,’ by Melissa Marr, a young girl, trying to get through high school as best she…