10/03/2016
Triplet sisters raised to compete for the crown of Fennbirn have their own talents: Mirabella is a formidable elemental who can conjure and control storms, Katharine is being trained to withstand poison, and dark horse Arsinoe is a naturalist working to summon her animal familiar. In this series opener from Blake (the Goddess War trilogy), the sisters are in the final days of preparing for a bitter year that will end with two of them dead while the other reigns. In this bloody world, those who buck tradition are punished fiercely—a friend's loyalty is rewarded when the priestesses sever her hand, another is banished for aiding in an escape attempt—and human sacrifice is a proven way to sate the higher power and instill fear. This dark fairytale makes a slow processional toward the Beltane Festival, then rushes through the celebration to set up the next book. But along the way Blake establishes myriad side plots and relationships, builds complex characters, and leaves plenty of compelling avenues to explore in future books. Ages 14–up. Agent: Adriann Ranta, Foundry Literary + Media. (Sept.)
If you’re anything like me, the new royal wedding is pretty much the only news you care about these days. But we have until May 2018 to wait until Prince Harry and Princess Meghan (sorry, I don’t care what the official rules say, she’s a princess!) tie the knot…so here are fifty royal reads to […]
Young Adult novels are written for teen readers, but there’s no reason why adults can’t love them, too! Some of the best contemporary, science fiction, historical, fantasy and romance novels are written by YA authors, and here are fifty you are certain to enjoy at any age.
Despite its reputation as the season of R&R, summer can be as busy and chaotic as any other time of year. Sure, the exotic vacation you’re planning will be a refreshing break from the day-to-day grind, but there’s so much planning to do before the lounging begins. We’re happy to take at least some of […]
It’s another Barnes & Noble Book Haul Blowout, which means it’s the perfect time to shop for all the YA fantasies you’ve had on your TBR list. Catch up on series by Holly Black, Kendare Blake, Sarah J. Maas, Scott Westerfeld and more, all of which are new and recent bestsellers, and all of which […]
With school back in session and homework on the brain, fantasy fiction provides a much-needed thrill. In between test prep this fall, travel to worlds where gods and legends come alive, triplet queens battle for the throne, and a lost city yearns to be rediscovered.