Category Archives: Supernatural
Review: The Motion of Puppets by Keith Donohue
There’s no doubt that I’m a fan of Donohue’s writing. I’ve devoured everything he’s written (including The Boy Who Drew Monsters, Centuries of June, and Angels of Destruction), impressed each time by his talent. This most recent title may be … Continue reading
Review: Disappearance at Devil’s Rock by Paul Tremblay
Let’s start by saying I absolutely LOVED Tremblay’s previous novel A Head Full of Ghosts. That book left me questioning everything I read, a novel that leaves you questioning what actually transpired days after you’ve finished reading. A truly … Continue reading
Review: Strange Girl by Christopher Pike
When I saw Christopher Pike was releasing a novel, I squealed with joy. I have fond memories of reading his books as a teen. The premise of this title intrigued me, not quite sure where it would take me. Putting … Continue reading
Review: Andersonville by Edward M. Erdelac
Whoa. That’s all I could say after I flipped through the final pages. I can say, without a doubt, that this is like anything unlike I have ever read. Andersonville was an actual prison camp. It was know for its … Continue reading
Review: The Uninvited by Cat Winters
You may notice that my summary of this title varies a bit from the publisher’s book copy. This is intentional, for I felt that the publisher’s summary focused far more on Ivy’s “gift” than it should of. Yes, at the … Continue reading
Review: The Night Sister by Jennifer McMahon
I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve read everything McMahon has published. The moment I hear she’s working on a novel I sit and wait, impatiently, for the moment it hits my hands. This novel is no exception. McMahon’s talent … Continue reading
Review: A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul G. Tremblay
I’m a connoisseur of horror novels and movies. Typically, I can read/watch anything and it doesn’t faze me. However, the one book/movie that continues to terrify me is The Exorcist. Absolutely chilling. Therefore, when those very same feelings reemerged while reading A … Continue reading
#Mx3 Review: The Boy Who Drew Monsters by Keith Donohue
Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: Picador (October 7, 2014) ISBN: 9781250057150 Source: Publisher Nearly three years ago, ten-year-old Jack Peter Keenan nearly drowned in the ocean. As a result of this near-death incident, Jack Peter is deathly afraid to leave the … Continue reading
Review: Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld
Hardcover: 608 pages Publisher: Simon Pulse (September 23, 2014) ISBN: 9781481422345 Source: Publisher Darcy Patel is a teenage girl won’t be heading off to college like most of her peers. Instead, thanks to the success of a book she … Continue reading
Review: Mary: The Summoning by Hillary Monahan
Age Range: 12 – 18 years, 7-12th grade Series: Bloody Mary Hardcover: 256 pages Publisher: Disney-Hyperion (September 2, 2014) ISBN: 9781423185192 Everyone is familiar with the Bloody Mary urban legend. Teenage friends Jess, Shauna, Kitty, and Anna have researched the … Continue reading