Review: Sister’s Fate

I received this book for free from FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Sister's Fate by Jessica Spotswood Published by Putnam Juvenile on August 14th 2014 Genres: Young Adult- Historical/Fantasy Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Goodreads A fever ravages New London, but with the Brotherhood sending suspected witches straight to the gallows, the Sisters are powerless against the disease. They can’t help without revealing their powers—as Cate learns when a potent display of magic turns her into the most wanted witch in all of New England. To make matters worse, Cate has been erased from the memory of her beloved Finn. While she’s torn...

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Review: Strange and Ever After

I received this book for free from FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Strange and Ever After by Susan Dennard Published by HarperTeen on July 22nd 2014 Genres: Young Adult- Historical/Fantasy Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Goodreads In the conclusion to the trilogy that Publishers Weekly called “a roaring—and addictive—gothic world,” Eleanor Fitt must control her growing power, face her feelings for Daniel, and confront the evil necromancer Marcus...all before it’s too late.He took her brother, he took her mother, and now, Marcus has taken her good friend Jie. With more determination than ever to bring this sinister man to...

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Review: Born of Deception

I received this book for free from FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Born of Deception by Teri Brown Published by Balzer + Bray on July 3, 2014 Genres: Young Adult- Historical/Fantasy Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Budding illusionist Anna Van Housen is on top of the world: after scoring a spot on a prestigious European vaudeville tour, she has moved to London to chase her dream and to join an underground society for people like her with psychic abilities. Along with her handsome beau, Cole Archer, Anna is prepared to take the city by storm. But when Anna arrives in London, she finds the group in turmoil....

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Review: Born of Illusion

I received this book for free from FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Born of Illusion by Teri Brown Published by Balzer + Bray on July 2, 2014 Genres: Young Adult- Historical/Fantasy Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Anna Van Housen has a secret. A gifted illusionist, Anna assists her mother, the renowned medium Marguerite Van Housen, in her stage show and séances, easily navigating the underground world of magicians, mediums, and mentalists in 1920’s New York. As the illegitimate daughter of Harry Houdini—or so Marguerite claims—sleight of hand illusions have never been a challenge for Anna. The real trick...

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Giveaway: The Ring and The Crown

The Ring and The Crown by Melissa de la Cruz Published by Disney-Hyperion on April 1st 2014 Genres: Young Adult- Historical/Fantasy Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Princess Marie-Victoria, heir to the Lily Throne, and Aelwyn Myrddn, bastard daughter of the Mage of England, grew up together. But who will rule, and who will serve? Quiet and gentle, Marie has never lived up to the ambitions of her mother, Queen Eleanor the Second, Supreme Ruler of the Franco-British Empire. With the help of her Head Merlin, Emrys, Eleanor has maintained her stranglehold on the world's only source of magic. She rules the most powerful empire the world has ever seen. But even with the aid of Emrys' magic, Eleanor's extended lifespan is nearing its end. The princess must...

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