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Book Review: Once Upon a Broken Heart
Author: Stephanie Garber Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: The love of her life is about to marry someone else. In a bid to stop it before it’s too late, Evangeline makes a deal with the Prince of Hearts. In return he demands three kisses, each given… Read more
Book Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueÂ
Author: V.E. Schwab Genre: Historical fiction, Fantasy fiction Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: In 1714 Addie LaRue makes a bargain with the Devil himself. She should have heeded countless warnings to never strike a deal with the devil, but she was desperate and foolish. Now Addie lives her life, day after… Read more
Book Review: Fable
Author: Adrienne Young Genre: Fantasy fiction, Action adventure. Age Range: YA 15-17 Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Seventeen year old Fable is the daughter of the most powerful trader in the Narrows. Four years ago her father abandoned her on an island, and since then she’s been fighting to survive on… Read more
Book Review: 99% Mine
Author: Sally Thorne Genre: Contemporary Romance, Adult Fiction Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Darcy Barrett had the extreme luck of finding her ideal man at a young age; eight years old to be exact. Ever since then she’s had to be content with settling for “lessâ€. Having seen what other men… Read more
Book Review: Dance of Thieves
Author: Mary E. Pearson Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy Age Range: YA 15-17 Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: An outlawed family determined to be powerful. A son intended to lead. A renowned thief sent by order of the queen. One battle, destined to bring them all together. Review: Dance of Thieves… Read more
Book Review: Talon
Author: Julie Kagawa Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Age Range: YA 15-17 Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: On the surface, Ember Hill looks like your average sixteen year old girl, but Ember has a lethal secret–She’s a shapeshifter. More specifically, she can shift from human to scaly, horned back dragon, with barely… Read more
