Tag Archives: speculative fiction

My favorite speculative fiction of 2010

Posted on December 23, 2010 by CarrieK

(These are speculative fiction titles that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) The Passage by Justin Cronin From my review: “This is an epic story, with multiple points-of-view, a intricately layered plot, and amazing characters … Continue reading →

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Mini reviews: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver; Angels in the Gloom and At Some Disputed Barricade by Anne Perry; and The Geometry of Sisters by Luanne Rice

Posted on December 14, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Before I Fall Author: Lauren Oliver Genre: YA fiction, speculative fiction Publisher: Harper Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: They say that just before you die your whole life flashes … Continue reading →

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Audiobook mini-reviews: Lucy by Laurence Gonzales; Slam by Nick Hornby; and Skellig by David Almond

Posted on October 7, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Lucy Author: Laurence Gonzales Genre: Literary fiction, speculative fiction Publisher: Knopf Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Abby Craden, Kim Mai Guest First line: Jenny woke to thunder. This is one … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff

Posted on September 23, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: The Replacement Author: Brenna Yovanoff Genre: YA paranormal fiction Publisher: Razor Bill Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: I don’t remember any of the true, important parts, but there’s this dream I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

Posted on August 4, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: Beautiful Creatures Author: Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl Genre: YA paranormal fiction Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my own library First line: There were only two kinds of people … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer

Posted on July 12, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner Author: Stephenie Meyer Genre: YA paranormal fiction Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: The newspaper headline glared at … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: White Cat by Holly Black

Posted on June 20, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: White Cat (Curse Workers, Book 1) Author: Holly Black Genre: YA paranormal fiction Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from Shelf Awareness, audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Jesse Eisenberg First line: … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan, The Wordy Shipmates by Sarah Vowell, Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin, Brisingr by Christopher Paolini

Posted on June 2, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: The Dead-Tossed Waves Author: Carrie Ryan Genre: Dystopian fiction, speculative fiction Publisher: Delacorte Books Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Tara Sands First line: The story goes that even after the … Continue reading →

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