Tag Archives: YA

Fantastic Recommends: The Raven Boys

Posted on January 7, 2013 by sarazaske

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater What would you do if your kiss was fatal? Never kiss anyone, right? Sixteen-year-old Blue knows that she’s fated to kill her true love with a kiss. She knows this because everyone in her family … Continue reading →

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The Best of the Best YA Sci-Fi/Fantasy for 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by sarazaske

Like a good book blogger, I’ve been reading a lot of year-end lists, and I started to notice a few repeats. Those always catch my attention. I thought I’d share with you the results of my very unscientific cross-reference of … Continue reading →

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Review of The Lost Girl

Posted on December 3, 2012 by sarazaske

Guest post by Madhvi Ramani, author of the magical children’s book Nina and the Traveling Spice Shed (for ages 7+) The Lost Girl by Sangu Mandanna Can you imagine living someone else’s life? Looking like them, eating exactly what they eat, dressing, … Continue reading →

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Review of Raven’s Gate

Posted on November 28, 2012 by sarazaske

Raven’s Gate by Anthony Horowitz Matt, a troubled 14-year-old, goes a step too far and lands himself in England’s juvenile court system. He opts for a special rehab project that sends him to the countryside, only to find himself trapped … Continue reading →

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Scarlett Phoenix Tour Giveaway

Posted on November 23, 2012 by sarazaske

I am delighted to host a very special giveaway for  Scarlett Phoenix, a new book by Bella Harte.  This cover is on fire, no? About the book : “She is the only one of her kind; he is her last hope.” … Continue reading →

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The First is out in paperback

Posted on November 5, 2012 by sarazaske

The First is now available in good old traditional paperback! Not sure how Grandpa Baumler would feel about that, but it would sure make a nice gift for the YA reader on your Christmas list (or for yourself). Check it … Continue reading →

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Zombie pulp fiction: Hollowland by Amanda Hocking

Posted on October 29, 2012 by sarazaske

Hollowland by Amanda Hocking This is a zombie apocalypse book, pure and simple. Remy is a teenage survivor is also a kickass zombie killer. A virus that turns people into zombies is ravaging the world, and the book opens, the … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Recommends: The Emerald Atlas

Posted on September 24, 2012 by sarazaske

The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens Three siblings who keep getting kicked out from orphanages find a secret  magic book that transports them to another world. Orphans, a magic book, a secret world—I have to confess I didn’t have high … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Most Influential YA Novels of 20th Century

Posted on August 31, 2012 by sarazaske

Think the whole YA thing came after Harry Potter? Think again. Check out my guest blog for the bookstore Printsasia.com on the Top Ten Most Influential YA Novels of the 20th Century. You’ll find a few you know and perhaps a … Continue reading →

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The Book Thief’s stolen hype

Posted on August 15, 2012 by sarazaske

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak “Here is a small fact: You are going to die.” This is not the opening line of The Book Thief. It’s the 5th or 6th, but it’s a grabber, no? And it just about … Continue reading →

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