While wandering the woods outside her small village, Keturah becomes lost. On the third day, Death comes for her. Using her talents as a storyteller, Keturah convinces Death to let her live for one more day. But she must find her true love before the next sunset, or she will die. I can’t even This…
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Review: Witches of America
Alex Mar is a writer and skeptic. Like many people in her age bracket, she doesn’t feel a connection to the religion in which she was raised. But she envies those who do — in particular, the witches. Witches of America is a chronicle of Mar’s exploration of witchcraft, from its (surprisingly contemporary) roots to…
Quickie Reviews: Landline and American on Purpose
In which I cut the fluff and get to the heart of some reviews. Landline Woman whose marriage is on the verge of crumbling discovers she can call a younger version of her husband from her mother’s landline. Drama ensues. Mainly I just ended up mad at the husband, who doesn’t seem to have any…
Review: Seven Deadlies
14 year-old Perry Gonzales is what her teachers would call “precocious.” She’s the smartest student at the prestigious Mark Frost Academy, and is often called on to tutor students older than herself. In a series of college admissions essays (yes, she’s only 14, but there’s no time like the present), Perry writes about seven of…
Quickie Reviews: Heroes, Crowns, and Dirty Minds
Although I’m picky enough about what I read that I’m generally sure I’ll enjoy the books I borrow or buy, occasionally there are some that miss the mark. These are books that had promise, but fell flat. The Hero and the Crown This book was promising — strong female main character, dragons, etc. — but…