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Category Archives: Suspense
Under the Never Sky @V_Rossibooks
Title: Under the Never Sky Author: Veronica Rossi Genre: YA/Dystopia/Romance/Suspense Publisher: HarperCollins Release Date: January 3, 2012 Rating Since she’d been on the outside, she’d survived an Aether storm, she’d had a knife held to her throat, and she’d seen men murdered. This was worse. Exiled from her home, the enclosed city of Reverie, Aria knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland—known as The Death Shop—are slim. If the cannibals don’t get her, the violent, electrified energy storms will. She’s been taught that the very air she breathes can kill her. Then Aria meets an Outsider named Perry. … Continue reading
Posted in Dystopian, Heidi, Romance, Suspense, Under the Never Sky, Veronica Rossi, YA
Tagged Aria, Dystopia, Perry, Romance, Suspense, Under the Never Sky, Veronia Rossi, YA
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Interview with Kelley York
Today, we sit down with Kelley York, author of HUSHED – an amazing YA thriller and unconventional romance. Within young adult, Kelley enjoys writing and reading a variety of genres from contemporary with a unique twist, psychological thrillers, paranormal/urban fantasy and horror. She loves stories where character development takes center stage. What inspired you to write Hushed? Archer. I love writing broken, damaged characters. HUSHED was my second book, and in my first, I hadn’t gotten to write anyone who was really, really damaged. I had several other ideas/works in progress going at the time, and abandoned them all to dive into HUSHED once … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tour, Drama, Interviews, Kelley York, Romance, Suspense, Thriller, YA, Yvette
Tagged Blog Tour, Hushed, Interview, Kelley York, Yvette
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Shatter Me – Review
Title: Shatter Me Author: Tahereh Mafi Genre: Hot Dude/Romance/Dystopian Publisher: HarperTeen Release Date: Out Now! Summary: The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. As long as she doesn’t hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay attention to a 17-year-old girl. Diseases are destroying the population, food is hard to find, birds don’t fly anymore, and the clouds are the wrong color. The Reestablishment said their way was the only way to fix … Continue reading
Posted in Blogger, Dystopian, Heidi, Review, Romance, Shatter Me, Suspense, Tahereh Mafi
Tagged Dystopian, hot dudes, Review, Shatter Me, Tahereh Mafi
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Ashes
Title: Ashes Author: Estevan Vega Genre: YA, Supernatural, Suspense Publication Date: September 11, 2011 Summary: Three months have passed since Emery and Arson were taken, and separated . . . And experimented on. Salvation Asylum is more like a prison than a psychiatric facility. Unknowingly, Arson has become a vital instrument in a campaign set to genetically alter mankind. Enraged, confused, trapped, and unable to fully manifest his abilities, he wonders if he will ever see Emery again. His new existence is one crawling with questions. Is Grandma alive? Where does the fire come from? Can he become more than … Continue reading
Posted in Angst, Coming of Age, Contemp, Dystopian, Estevan Vega, Kerri, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, YA
Tagged Supernatural, Suspense, YA
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Hittin’ the Road with @estevanvega
When somebody asks you to do a top ten list of all the places in the world you could visit, you gotta wonder if ten is a large enough number. I mean, if money were no object, and if time were available, where wouldn’t you go? Other than Antarctica, various places in the Amazon (rumor has it J-Lo and a bunch of Anacondas were spotted there once), and downtown Camden, Jersey, obviously. But let’s get on with that list, shall we? Californ-I-A. I’ve been to L.A. once, but for a very short while. I’d like to really see California, from … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tour, Estevan Vega, Interviews, Suspense
Tagged Arson, Ashes, Book Tour, Estevan Vega
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The Carrier of the Mark by @LeighFallon
Title: The Carrier of the Mark Author: Leigh Fallon – Debut Novel Publisher: HarperTeen Release Date: October 4, 2011 Summary: Their love was meant to be. When Megan Rosenberg moves to Ireland, everything in her life seems to fall into place. After growing up in America, she’s surprised to find herself feeling at home in her new school. She connects with a group of friends, and she is instantly drawn to darkly handsome Adam DeRÍs. But Megan is about to discover that her feelings for Adam are tied to a fate that was sealed long ago—and that the passion and … Continue reading
Posted in Heidi, Mythology, Romance, Suspense, The Carrier of the Mark, YA
Tagged HarperTeen, InkPop, Leigh Fallon, The Carrier of the Mark
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The Faerie Ring by @KikiHamilton
Title: The Faerie Ring Author: Kiki Hamilton – Debut Novel Genre: YA/Fantasy/Romance/Suspense Publisher: Tor Teen Release Date: September 27th Summary: Debut novelist Kiki Hamilton takes readers from the gritty slums and glittering ballrooms of Victorian London to the beguiling but menacing Otherworld of the Fey in this spellbinding tale of romance, suspense, and danger.The year is 1871, and Tiki has been making a home for herself and her family of orphans in a deserted hideaway adjoining Charing Cross Station in central London. Their only means of survival is by picking pockets. One December night, Tiki steals a ring, and sets … Continue reading
Posted in Heidi, Kiki Hamilton, Romance, Suspense, The Faerie Ring, Urban Fantasy, YA
Tagged Fantasy, Kiki Hamilton, Romance, Suspense, The Faerie Ring, YA
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Preview of EVE
Title: Eve Author: Anna Carey Publisher: HarperCollins Genre: Dystopia/Suspense/Romance Release Date: October 4, 2011 The day before graduation is always a time for reflection. You hang out with your friends, signing yearbooks and taking photos. You make plans for the summer and you secretly admirer your crush from afar, vowing that you’ll finally get the nerve to say hi. That would be in a normal society but where Eve lives, our type of normal doesn’t exist. Eve’s life was turned upside down when a plague took her mother away from at the age of 5. Eve wasn’t the only one … Continue reading
Posted in Anna Carey, Dystopian, Heidi, Romance, Suspense, YA
Tagged Anna Carey, Dystopian, Eve, HarperCollins, Romance, Suspense
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Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Title:Bram Stoker’s Dracula Author:Bram Stoker Genre:Horror Publication:1897 Summary: Dracula is an 1897 novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, featuring as its primary antagonist the vampire Count Dracula. It was first published as a hardcover in 1897 by Archibald Constable and Co. Dracula has been attributed to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the gothic novel and invasion literature. Structurally it is an epistolary novel that is told as a series of letters, diary entries, ships’ logs, etc. Literary critics have examined many themes in the novel, such as the role of women in Victorian culture, conventional and conservative … Continue reading
Posted in Genres/Types, Kerri, Supernatural, Suspense
Tagged Turn of the Century, Victorian
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Dracula The Un-Dead
Title:Dracula The Un-Dead Author:Dacre Stoker and Ian Holt Genre:Horror, supernatural, suspense Publication:October 13, 2009 Summary: A quarter of a century after Count Dracula “crumbled into dust,” Quincey Harker-the son of Jonathan and Mina Harker-leaves law school to pursue a career on stage, only to stumble upon the troubled production of Dracula, directed and produced by Bram Stoker himself. As the play plunges Quincey into the world of his parents’ terrible secrets, death begins to stalk the original band of heroes that defeated Dracula a quarter-century ago. Could it be that the count survived and is now seeking revenge? Or is … Continue reading
Erin Morgenstern signs The Night Circus
Erin Morgenstern signs The Night Circus This event will be held on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 at 1 p.m. Square Books 160 Courthouse Square Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 236-2262 or 800-648-4001 ERIN MORGENSTERN is a writer and multimedia artist who describes all her work as being “fairy tales in one way or another.” She lives in Massachusetts with her husband. The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and … Continue reading
Hollowland by Amanda Hocking
Title: Hollowland Author: Amanda Hocking Genre: YA/Drama/Science-Fiction Publication Date: Out Now! Description: Hollowland – the first book in the young adult dystopian series The Hollows… “This is the way the world ends – not with a bang or a whimper, but with zombies breaking down the back door.” Nineteen-year-old Remy King is on a mission to get across the wasteland left of America, and nothing will stand in her way – not violent marauders, a spoiled rock star, or an army of flesh-eating zombies. Review: The human race is coming to an end because of zombies. That’s right, zombies! These … Continue reading
Posted in Drama, Dystopian, Julie, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
Tagged Drama, Dystopian, science-fiction, YA
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Brown Eyes (Book Two, The Forever Trilogy)
Title: Brown Eyes (Book Two, The Forever Trilogy) Author: Brandon Alston and Quinteria Ramey Genre: YA, Fantasy, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy Release Date: June 30, 2011 Summery: The vampires are coming. And after some angelic inspiration, the witches are willing to fight. But Ana, now in complete possession of her memories, recieves a vision of her home destroyed, the people she cares about all dead. Fighting the vampires will surely be the end of them all. Unless she can do something to save them. Review: Sometimes I’m thrown when a Novella can pack a powerful punch! This sequel was great! I … Continue reading
Posted in Drama, Julie, Mythology, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
Tagged Supernatural, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
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Brisingr (Inheritance Cycle Series #3) – by Christopher Paolini
Title: Brisingr (Inheritance Cycle Series #3) Author: Christopher Paolini Genre: Fantasy, YA Published: Out Now! October 2009 Summary: Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still, there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. First is Eragon’s oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran’s beloved from King Galbatorix’s clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate … Continue reading
Posted in Drama, Dystopian, Julie, Mythology, Supernatural, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
Tagged Supernatural, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
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Eldest (Inheritance Cycle Series #2) – by Christopher Paolini
Title: Eldest (Inheritance Cycle Series #2) Author: Christopher Paolini Genre: Fantasy, YA Published: Out Now! August 2005 Summary: Darkness Falls Swords Clash Evil Reigns. Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatroix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesméra, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is a journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every … Continue reading
Posted in Drama, Dystopian, Julie, Mythology, Supernatural, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
Tagged Supernatural, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
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Eragon (Inheritance Cycle Series #1) by Christopher Paolini
Title: Eragon (Inheritance Cycle Series #1) Author: Christopher Paolini Genre: Fantasy, YA Published: Out Now! August 2003 Summary: Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save—or destroy—the Empire. A New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A Book Sense Bestseller Review: Considering this book was published in 2003 many … Continue reading
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Tagged Supernatural, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
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Exclusive Interview: Brandon Alston and Quinteria Ramey on The Forever Trilogy
Today we have an exclusive interview with Brandon Alston and Quinteria Ramey, authors of Grey Eyes and Brown Eyes (The Forever Trilogy)! What inspired you to write “the forever trilogy? A Taylor Swift music video! I believe it’s called “Love Story.” It’s about a guy and girl, and they’re sneaking around to meet one another in the past. Then at the end of the video, they meet on a college campus in the present. It got us thinking like, wow, that could be a pretty cool story. Lovers who find one another across time. We used angels and vampires as … Continue reading
Posted in Julie, Mythology, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
Tagged Interview, YA
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Grey Eyes (Book One, The Forever Trilogy) by Quinteria Ramey and Brandon Alston
Title: Grey Eyes (Book One, The Forever Trilogy) Author: Quinteria Ramey and Brandon Alston Genre: YA – Suspense/Mystery/Romance/Super-Natural Summary: 15 year old Anastasia Adams has spent her entire life on run. She and her mother have never spent more than 18 months in any one location, often times leaving with just the clothes on their backs. Despite the havoc that this is wreaking on Ana’s social and academic life, her mother offers no explanation as to why it is they’re constantly moving, or even what it is they’re running from. But that all changes one night in the woods of … Continue reading
Posted in Julie, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
Tagged Supernatural, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
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Sleight: Book One of the AVRA-K by Jennifer Sommersby
Title: Sleight: Book One of the AVRA-K Author: Jennifer Sommersby Genre: YA – Suspense/Mystery/Romance Summary: Her mom is dead. Ghosts follow her around. Her best friend is an elephant. And she’s about to meet the biggest game changer of all: a boy. With a secret. When circus-dwelling Gemma Flannery learns she will be attending public school for the first time in her seventeen years, little does she know that fitting in with her 12th-grade classmates will be the least of her concerns. A pro at hiding her knack for seeing the dead (“shades”), Gemma is grieving the recent suicide of … Continue reading
Posted in Julie, Supernatural, Suspense, Uncategorized, Urban Fantasy, YA
Tagged Supernatural, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
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Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Title: Mockingjay (3rd book in trilogy of The Hunger Games) Author: Suzanne Collins Genre: YA, Sci-Fi/Dystopia, Fantasy, Romance Publish Date: August 24, 2010 Summary: Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she’s made it out of the bloody arena alive, she’s still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what’s worse, President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss’s family, not her friends, not the people of District 12. Powerful and haunting, … Continue reading
Posted in Drama, Dystopian, Romance, Suspense, Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games, Urban Fantasy, YA
Tagged Dystopian, Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA
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