Tag Archives: female protagonist
Forest of Memory
A book Review: In the story Katya is an antique collector. It is a normal day collecting a new typewriter and some other antiques. She has an appreciation for the story of each item she collects. While on her way to deliver an item for a client, she is kidnapped. Her connection to the network is severed– something she’s never experienced for any length of time. Continue reading
Posted in Science Fiction, thriller
Tagged adventure, female protagonist, gritty, history, hunting, Milieu Story, Science, technology
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Secret of the Unicorn Queen
Prior to 5th grade, I hated reading. By the time I entered 6th grade, I loved it. What happened? Mrs. Madigan happened. She read books to us after recess and that was the highlight of my day. She read the … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy
Tagged action packed, adventure, easy read, female protagonist, friendship, Josephina Sherman, magic, Suzanne Weyn, unicorn
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An Ember in the Ashes
Sabaa Tahir is one of my new favorite authors! Ember in the Ashes is Sabaa Tahir’s first book. She is an experienced writer though; she worked for the Washington Post right after University, and it shows. Her writing is tight, … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy
Tagged action packed, adventure, award winner, betrayal, brilliant description, conflicts, dark, female protagonist, friendship, gritty, HL, loyalty, magic, moral dilemma, Rated PG, realistic POVs, spy, swords, tough choices
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Rebel Mechanics
The novel this week is an alternate history. If you are not familiar with these, they are stories that imagine a ‘what if’ question which alters historical events and writes the imagined result of that question. In this case, what … Continue reading
I am Princess X
This is another Lone Star book. Next in line for me to read is Rebel Mechanics which is another Lone Star book. Yes, I frequently shop the Lone Star List when looking for a good book to read. I’ve never read … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, mystery
Tagged action packed, adventure, award winner, clean, comic, female protagonist, friendship, graphic novel, hacker, murder, Rated G, swords
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Number the Stars
Here is my first guest blogger! Dianne McBride is a dear friend of mine and a fellow teacher of middle school students. She is reviewing a book that earned a Newberry Metal in 1990. It’s a book which has been … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction
Tagged award winner, family, female protagonist, jewish, Rated G, war, WWII
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