Tag Archives: dystopian fiction

Book Review: The Office of Mercy by Ariel Djanikian

Posted on May 23, 2013 by CarrieK

Title: The Office of Mercy Author: Ariel Djanikian Genre: Dystopian fiction, science Publisher: Viking Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: The sun sank behind the trees, and the blue-black shadows of the forest … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Fox Forever by Mary E. Pearson

Posted on April 18, 2013 by CarrieK

Title: Fox Forever Author: Mary E. Pearson Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Henry Holt and Company Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: I stare at my gravestone. Goodreads blurb: Locke Jenkins has some … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Dirty Blonde by Lisa Scottoline; Promised by Caragh O’Brien; Me Before You by Jojo Moyes; and Don’t Breathe a Word by Jennifer McMahon

Posted on March 12, 2013 by CarrieK

Title: Dirty Blonde Author: Lisa Scottoline Genre: Mystery, legal thriller Publisher: Harper Audio Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Barbara Rosenblat Audiobook length: 10 hours and 30 minutes Goodreads blurb: Cate Fante … Continue reading →

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Book Review: White Horse by Alex Adams

Posted on February 26, 2013 by CarrieK

Title: White Horse Author: Alex Adams Genre: Dystopian fiction Publisher: Atria Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the publisher First line: Look at me: I don’t want my therapist to think I’m crazy. Goodreads blurb: Thirty-year-old … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Prized by Caragh O’Brien; Daddy’s Girl by Lisa Scottoline; and Rainbow Valley by L.M. Montgomery

Posted on December 18, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: Prized Author: Caragh O’Brien Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: She grabbed the hilt of her knife and scrambled backward into the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Birthmarked by Caragh O’Brien

Posted on November 28, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: Birthmarked Author: Caragh O’Brien Genre: YA dystopian fiction Publisher: Square Fish Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: In the dim hovel, the mother clenched her body into one final, straining … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Flesh and Bone by Jonathan Maberry; The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch; and The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. by Nichole Bernier

Posted on October 23, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: Flesh and Bone Author: Jonathan Maberry Genre: YA zombie fiction Publisher: Simon & Schuster BFYR Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: Benny Imura thought, I’m going to die. Goodreads blurb: … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery; Incurable by John Marsden; and Black Heart by Holly Black

Posted on August 3, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: Anne of the Island Author: L.M. Montgomery Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Puffin Classics Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Susan O’Malley Audiobook length: 7 hours, 49 minutes First line: “Harvest is … Continue reading →

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