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‘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…
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Poison Master by Liz Williams
When I first started reading this book, it was readily apparent that the author, Liz Williams, was a genius at creating believable, fascinating alien worlds. The descriptions about the settings, laws, and traditions of the worlds described in this novel are extremely vivid, so that you feel you’re right there with the characters. Each new…
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…
Teen Books that Look into the Future- Part 2
Teen books often take a look into different possibilities of the future. Consider looking into some of these different books or authors for a peek into what life might be like, in a time not too long from now. ‘The Declaration’ by Gemma Malley explores what might happen to society, and young people, if a…
Teen Books that Look into the Future- Part 1
Science fiction is not just for adult readers anymore. There are many science fiction themed teen book available today, and many of those books explore what the future of earth might be like. If you’re a teen looking for an exciting, futuristic read, there are several places to start. ‘The Adoration of Jenna Fox’ by…
Desert Stories
The desert, whether it’s filled with slithering reptiles and spiny cactuses, or is completely dry and sandy, is often a mysterious, dangerous, and magical place the read about. Deserts, whether they are true deserts or a piece of a fantasy land, evoke strong feelings and awake the senses as you read. If you’re interested in…
Sword-Dancer by Jennifer Roberson
‘Sword-Dancer’ is the story of two masters of the sword: Del, from the north, and Tiger, from the south. Each of these two main characters grew up in completely different areas, and therefore have differing ideas about cultural etiquette, politics, religion, relationships, and, of course, sword fighting. However, these two characters must learn to work…
Euryale by Kara Dalkey
‘Euryale’ is a fantasy novel centered around the monster myths of Greek and Roman legend. Euryale, one of the main characters, returns to the city after a long absence. She is mysterious: she always wears a veil, lives a secluded life, and employs only blind servants. She is seeking the answer to an important riddle….