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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Dream Thieves

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater
(book II of the Raven Cycle)

Continuing the story begun in The Raven Boys, the ley line has been awakened and now strange currents are racing through town. Electrical surges, astonishing secrets, and weird dreams and nightmares are becoming more common. In the middle of the magic are Blue, who is still not-quite-a-psychic, and the Raven Boys: Gansey, Adam, Ronan and Noah.

The hunt for the mysterious Welsh king continues, but the focus now is on Ronan's sudden strange ability to pull real objects out of dreams. And, perhaps, out of nightmares.

This book does not stand alone, and leaves readers gasping for the two final book...which don't even have release dates from the publisher yet! Ack.

The lush, imaginative writing should be no surprise to fans of this author. But the plot twists! If those don't surprise readers, there is truly no hope for redemption. I am eagerly awaiting the audiobook edition, which early reports call "suspenseful" and "murky."  

Rating:
No sex, no kissing (there's a reason! not a lack of interest!) and only mild cussing, but plenty of action, magic and some scary violence and drug use. 

Recommended for readers who have already survived the first book, ages 14 to adult.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Monday, June 16, 2014

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

An unnamed adult narrator has returned to his Sussex hometown for a funeral, and afterwards drives around randomly ... until he arrives at the home of his childhood neighbors.

There, he is welcomed in by an elderly woman he recognizes, and he gradually remembers the events that occurred just after his 7th birthday, when he was drawn into a terrible adventure with weird creatures and splendid magic.

This is the author's first adult book since Anansi Boys (2005), and his storytelling skills have grown ever-stronger in the meantime. Mythology, folklore, and motifs drawn from heroic tradition are seamlessly bound together to create a fabulous, eerie story that is familiar and yet completely fresh.   

Gaiman skillfully treads the line between "terror" and "creepy." Although this reader is a self-acclaimed chicken-pants, I found The Ocean at the End of the Lane deliciously nightmarish without ever becoming gross; hair-raising but not horrible. Still, very young and very timid readers are warned: this story is scary. 

The audiobook read by the author is even better than the print version. A word of caution: perhaps you should not listen to it while driving home alone in the dark. (Ask me how I know.)

Rating:
Recommended for brave readers and listeners, ages 14 to adult.  Minimal cussing, some sexual situations between adult characters, some blood and plenty of scary stuff.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Report by Aarene Storms: To Be Perfectly Honest

Friday, June 6, 2014

To Be Perfectly Honest : a novel based on an untrue story  by Sonya Sones

How can you tell if Colette is lying?

Her mouth is open.

Colette is a truly unreliable narrator. She continually lies (she likes to call it "reimagining reality") to make her life seem more interesting ... and to annoy her movie-star mother, who rarely pays attention to Colette and her little brother Will.

When Colette's summer plans change from "Paris with friends" to "San Luis Obispo with mom and Will and Mom's new co-star," she gets mad ... and the lies start to stack up.  

In the middle of this comes Connor, Colette's first real boyfriend. If only she could stop lying to him!  

HERE AT LAST is a book with a believable main character who actually says "NO, I don't want to have sex with you (yet) and sticks to her decision throughout the book. Not because she isn't attracted to Connor -- she is. But because she really doesn't feel ready for sex.  

Connor is not prepared to accept "no" as a final answer from Colette ... and he's prepared to lie through his teeth to get what he wants.

This book is a quick, fun book-in-verse filled with enjoyable -- but unreliable -- characters.  

Rating:
No sex, but a few steamy close calls, some minor cussing, and some underage drinking and drug use. The adults are easy to dislike at first, but they (especially Colette's mom) really redeem themselves at the end.

Recommended for readers ages 14 and up.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Report by Aarene Storms: Genius

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Genius by Steven T. Seagle & Teddy Kristiansen (graphic novel)

As a pre-adolescent, Ted Halker was a genius, the kid who skipped several grades in school because the teachers couldn't teach as fast as he could learn. As an adult, though, Ted seems to be running out of ideas...just when his wife and teenaged kids (and the director of the physics think tank where he works) seem to need a really fabulous idea.

Help may come, in the form of Ted's rickety father-in-law, who boasts that he worked briefly as a body guard to Albert Einstein, and who claims that the great physicist once told him an important secret. In the meantime, Ted is busy trying to catch up on learning the "heart knowledge" that he somehow managed not to learn as a kid.   

Beautifully illustrated, this graphic novel tells a small, but lovely story. Ted's musings on the nature of the universe are fascinating, but his conversations with his 14-year-old horn-dog son are priceless. 

Rating:
Recommended for adult readers who like a bit of introspection. The story is not inappropriate for teen readers, but not many will be interested in the mid-life crisis tale of a nerd, even one told in graphic novel format.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Dirty Little Secret

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Dirty Little Secret  by Jennifer Echols

Bailey and her younger sister Julie grew up singing and playing fiddle on the bluegrass music circuit. At the behest of their parents, both girls would sing and play with anyone who asked, on the premise that any woman inviting them onstage might be Reba McIntyre in disguise.

The girls grew strong "chops" as musicians, but they've always played together ... until a record company swooped in to make Julie a solo star, leaving Bailey alone and (as far as she's concerned) unloved.

Bailey is sworn to silence about the record deal, and her parents even threaten to withhold her college tuition if she plays music in public, which might steal thunder and publicity from Julie's record release. But Bailey can't not play. So her grandfather finds her a backwater gig in Nashville, playing backup fiddle for Elvis, Dolly, and Hank impersonators at the mall. And that's where Bailey meets Sam: talented. Good-looking. And driven by a need to succeed.

The romance between Sam and Bailey is rocky, mostly because of Bailey's secret, but also because of Sam's ambition. This reader remains unconvinced that there is a "dirty little secret" at all -- more of a weird publicity gimmick. Bailey is a strong, talented character, and I never did understand (or believe) that she was inadequate. Rather, I wondered if her parents needed a good strong talking-to by somebody who knows better than to treat teens like disposable toys.

Those points aside, the story is enjoyable, the music biz deets are right on target, and the sex is tactful-but-steamy.  

This is a fun, forgettable read for older teens.


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Code Name Verity

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Code Name Verity  by Elizabeth Wein

audiobook read by Lucy Gaskell and Morven Christie

The spy known officially as "Verity" starts off her story by confessing that she has always pretended to be heroic. Yet, when captured by the Gestapo behind enemy lines, the narrator freely admits that she, under pressure of captivity and torture, promptly betrayed wireless codes, details about Great Britain's homeland security and airfield defenses, and more.

In bits and pieces, scribbled away on scraps of paper, a story emerges. But the story is not the one that the Nazis thought they were getting.

Code Name Verity isn't just blazingly fabulous historical fiction for teens, featuring two strong and capable girls. There is also action, suspense, and plenty of twists in the unreliable narrative. This is a story of friendship, choices, and--no matter what Verity says -- this is a story of courage.  

Descriptions of violence, treachery, and torture are intense but not graphic -- much is left to the imagination of the reader.  

Very highly recommended for readers ages 12 to adult.  


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: A Confusion of Princes

Friday, January 24, 2014

A Confusion of Princes  by Garth Nix
audiobook read by Michael Goldstrom

Khemri tells the story of the three times he has died, and the time in-between those deaths.

Born a Prince in an intergalactic empire that identifies millions of princes as possible heirs to the ruling Emperor, Khemri's first challenge after emerging from a sheltered childhood is to survive the assassination attempts by other potential heirs.

His early training and biological enhancements make him "better than human," but it takes hostile aliens, rocketship battles, cybernetic gadgetry and a pretty naval reserve officer from a backwater fringe planet to teach Khemri how to be human.

With many nods to classic science fiction traditions in literature (Robert A Heinlein, Andre Norton and Isaac Asimov are obvious influences) and film (Star Wars, 2001, and many others), this rousing space-opera will appeal to readers who like a lot of action, a little introspection, and a touch of romance (and a few incidences of Star Trek sex as well--how appropriate!) 

The book--and the audiobook--are highly recommended for readers ages 12 to adult.  

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Gorgeous

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Gorgeous by Paul Rudnick

If Doctor Faust and Eliza Doolittle (portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in "My Fair Lady") wrote a book together, that book might be the first half of Gorgeous.

Sorting through stuff left behind after the death of her beloved, morbidly obese mother, Becky Randle discovers a phone number concealed within a jewelry box. Calling the number sets off a whirl of events, leading Becky to the hidden enclave of a mysterious-yet-ubiquitous clothing designer. Tom Kelly proposes to create three dresses for Becky that will transform her into Rebecca, the most beautiful woman in the world.  The catch? Becky must fall in love and marry within a year.

Somewhere along the way, the story gets a bit muddled, but the strong, sarcastic voices of Becky, her best friend Rocher, and charming Prince Gregory of England rescue the book from the round file. This book is full of snarky commentary about money, beauty, talent, fame, social class, and social responsibility, wrapped in an over-the-top, unconventional narrative.  

Lots of cussing, lots of glamour, and some sexual situations on page, including the "outing" of a teen heart-throb.  Recommended for readers ages 14 to adult--those who enjoyed Beauty Queens (Bray, 2011) will love this.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian 
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Wells Bequest

Friday, December 27, 2013

The Wells Bequest  by Polly Shulman

The New York Circulating Materials Repository is back!  This library doesn't just lend out books. It also lends out significant (and sometimes magical) objects found in books and stories. In The Grimm Legacy (2010), we learned that the Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm collected more than just fairy tales -- they also collected magic carpets, talking mirrors, and many other objects found inside the stories.  

Now, NYCMR head library page Jaya and new-hire Leo explore the contents of the Wells collection: powerful objects straight out of classic science fiction novels. These include robots, rockets, submarines, a shrink ray and, of course, a time machine. When another library page threatens to destroy New York with Nicola Tesla's death ray, Leo and Jaya must use the time machine and their own wits (and knowledge of literature) to preserve history.

Delightful, fluffy fiction for book lovers and library geeks.  No sex, cussing, or bloodshed.  A few kisses, a little bit of romance, and a lot of fun.  

Recommended for readers ages 12 to adult.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Testing

Monday, December 23, 2013


The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau

In this futuristic dystopia, the environment has been trashed by careless humans, and only by careful husbandry are people able to survive now. 16-year-old Cia has been chosen for the Testing: if she passes, she will be one of the very few students allowed to attend the University to become world leaders and scientists.  Cia's father is a University graduate, but his memory has been wiped out; the only advice he can offer Cia is to trust no one.

Cia quickly realizes that her father was right to warn her. But she will need more than caution to survive the Testing. 

This fast-moving story of betrayal and survival will appeal to fans of The Hunger Games.  First in a series.

Rating:
On-page violence, some kissing. No cussing, no sex.  Recommended for readers ages 14 to adult.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Keeping the Castle

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Keeping the Castle by Patrice Kindl

17-year-old Althea needs to marry for money. 

She knows that the fate of her noble-but-impoverished family as well as the fate of the family castle depends on her ability to make a successful -- i.e. a wealthy -- marriage match.

At first, Althea is willing to marry anybody who is rich enough to pay the bills and repair the dilapadated ancestral home, but gradually she realizes that she would prefer to marry someone who is not only rich, but also well-bred, well-educated, well-mannered, good-looking, and smart enough to recognize those virtues in Althea herself.

Fans of Jane Austen's literary world will adore Althea and her eccentric family, and astute readers will immediately identify the character she should marry, even when Althea seems impossibly blind to his fine qualities. This quick, charming book can also be a stepping stone to the world of Regency romance made so popular by Downton Abbey.

Rating:
No sex or cussing (heavens forefend!); the sweet and funny romances in this story will mostly appeal to gently reared female readers ages 12 to adult.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: That Time I Joined the Circus

Saturday, November 30, 2013

That Time I Joined the Circus by J.J. Howard

17-year-old Lexi never considered leaving her home in New York City until her dad dies suddenly and leaves her almost nothing. With very little money and the vague notion that she should try to locate her long-gone mother, Lexi hops on a southbound Greyhound and hops off in front of Circus Europa, a smalltime show with exotic animals, trapeze artists, and some good-looking guys running the Hurricane Ride and helping to hoist up the tents.

Lexi is welcomed into the circus, and quickly makes more friends than she ever had back home. In fact, at least two of the guys seem very friendly ... and then Eli from New York turns up and the narrative changes direction again.

I wanted more from the story than it delivered. I wanted more about the exotic animals, but aside from learning that elephants are called "bulls" and that tiger cages smell bad, I didn't get much. There was not a lot of colorful background from the lives of the clowns, no reason to believe that the trapeze artists came from a family of fliers, not a lot of traditional wisdom passed down to the new grasshopper in town, and no real reason for handsome Nick to keep coming back to the circus to see Lexi.

The romance(s) were shallow, and Lexi's sudden realization of what she wants to do with her life was unconvincing at best.

Rating:
No cussing, no on-page kissing, some references to off-page sexual activities, and at least one teen driving without a license.
Next time, I'll just re-read Water for Elephants.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Keeping the Castle

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Keeping the Castle by Patrice Kindl
17-year-old Althea needs to marry for money. She knows that the fate of her noble-but-impoverished family as well as the fate of the family castle depends on her ability to make a successful -- i.e. a wealthy -- marriage match. At first, Althea is willing to marry anybody who is rich enough to pay the bills and repair the dilapadated ancestral home, but gradually she realizes that she would prefer to marry someone who is not only rich, but also well-bred, well-educated, well-mannered, good-looking, and smart enough to recognize those virtues in Althea herself.
Fans of Jane Austen's literary world will adore Althea and her eccentric family, and astute readers will immediately identify the character that she should marry, even when Althea seems impossibly blind to his fine qualities. This quick, charming book can also be a stepping stone to the world of Regency romance made so popular by Downton Abbey.
No sex or cussing (heavens forbid!); the sweet and funny romances in this story will mostly appeal to readers ages 12 to adult.
The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Rotten

Monday, November 11, 2013

Rotten by Michael Northrop
JD returns from a summer "upstate" and discovers that, while he was gone, his mom has adopted a rottweiller from the local animal shelter's death row. JD has some issues with authority, and the dog -- named Johnny Rotten, after the lead singer of the Sex Pistols -- has some issues of his own. Both the guy and the dog could use a break.
JD tries so hard to be cool, but his friends (and the reader) will easily discern the truth about his feelings, especially when they find out where JD really spent his summer.
This quick-reading compelling contemporary narrative will mostly appeal to guys. Details about re-training a rescue dog are realistic, and the author earns a star for including these details without quoting extensively from Cesar Milan.
Some cussing and "classic boy potty humor," references to off-page fighting, and a bit of yearning for a certain pretty girl who happens to like dogs.
Recommended for ages 12 to adult.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS
 

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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Hold Fast

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Hold Fast by Blue Balliett

Hold fast to dreams / For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird / That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams / For when dreams go
Life is a barren field / Frozen with snow. --Langston Hughes

Eleven year old Early Pearl dreams of a home, even after her beloved father Dash disappears under mysterious circumstances, even after their tiny apartment is trashed by ruffians, and even after she and her mother and little brother Jubilee are forced to live in a homeless shelter. Early holds fast to her love of poetry, especially the poems of Langston Hughes, and she holds fast to her hope that someday her father will return, and the family will be together--and happy--again.

Written with a strong poetic voice, Early's search for the solution to the mysteries is beautifully told, if not-entirely-credible. Information about true circumstances and situations of homeless families and the reality of life in a homeless shelter are hard-hitting, and well-researched.

The problem with this novel is audience. Who will want to read it? It will not appeal to the average 4th or 5th grade reader...but the reader it does capture will be delighted with the language and the story.

Appropriate for ages 10 to adult. Might be a good choice for reading aloud, and group discussions.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Reboot

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Reboot by Amy Tintera
Dystopic action adventure and zombie romance. What's not to love?
5 years ago, 12-year-old Wren Connolly was shot and killed. 178 minutes later, she woke up. Now, she's a Reboot, a dead soldier working for the government to protect the peace of the living humans who have -- so far -- survived plagues, starvation, drug addiction, and the violence of the slums. At least, that's what she's been told.
When she agrees to train Callum (who was only dead for 22 minutes, and thus is still "mostly human") Wren begins to look beyond the orders she is given. She begins to recognize that her own emotions are not gone. She even begins to fall in love with Callum.
But time is running out for Callum. Wren is going to need all her Reboot strength and all her human cunning to escape ... and she's going to need the other Reboots to help her do it.
Nonstop action, quite a lot of violence and bloodshed, but minimal cussing and nudity, and a few delightful scenes of romance and tenderness. Fans of the Hunger Games will eat this up. (Ohh, bad zombie pun, sorry!)
Recommended for readers ages 12 to adult.
The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS

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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Lucy Variations

Sunday, September 29, 2013

The Lucy Variations by Sara Zarr
Lucy Beck-Moreau was world-famous as a child prodigy at the piano, but at age 16, minutes before taking the stage at an illustrious competition in Prague, she walked away from the piano. Her family was furious, but Lucy was adament: she did not want to spend her life competing and performing anymore.
Eight months have passed, and the family's attention is now focused on Lucy's 10-year-old brother Gus, who is preparing for his first major public performance. Lucy wants to help Gus, but she can't help being intrigued by the new piano teacher: a former prodigy himself, Will is attractive, attentive ... and married.
Lucy's social development was clearly impaired by her years of grueling practice and performance scheduling, but with the help of a few friends, she's learning to relate to her age-mates. The characters are well-rounded, the dialogues are terrific, and the relationships (even the inappropriate ones) are compelling. This is a well-written story of a teen who is beginning to make decisions for herself.
Recommended for ages 13 to adult. A few kisses, and a bit of underage drinking, but nothing to alarm most readers.
The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS

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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Road Trip

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Road Trip by Gary Paulsen and Jim Paulsen

Ben thinks his dad's "great ideas" aren't so great.

He's spent the family savings -- including money set aside for Ben's hard-earned hockey summer camp -- to create a new house remodeling business. He's decided to get a new puppy --although the family already has a perfectly good dog called Atticus. And he's decided that Ben needs to accompany him on a father-son road trip to get the puppy.

Along the way, they pick up a motley crew of companions: a friend with a bad reputation and a secret, a bus mechanic to look after the bus they borrow after the truck breaks down, an unemployed waitress/actress ... and of course, Atticus goes too, to keep everyone together like a good herding dog should.

Ben tells most of the story, but the occasional pages provided by Atticus are the best! This is a quick, light read.

Rating:
No sex or drugs, some references to "doing bad things" are deliberately vague. A few attempts at violence, quickly thwarted.

Recommended for readers ages 8 to adult, especially dog lovers.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Etched in Clay : the life of Dave, enslaved potter and poet

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Etched in Clay : the life of Dave, enslaved potter and poet 
by Andrea Cheng

horses mules and hogs —
all our cows is in the bogs —
there they shall ever stay
till the buzzards take them away =

—March 29, 1836

Very little is known about the slave called Dave, who was purchased and brought to Edgefield South Carolina sometime prior to 1818. At a young age, Dave learned to turn a potter's wheel to create clay pots and jars ... and somewhere along the way, Dave also learned to read and write -- a skill strictly forbidden to slaves. Despite laws against slave literacy, Dave signed many of his jars and also carved short poems into them.

Dave's life is poetically narrated by himself and a wide cast of characters: his first wife, Eliza. His first documented owner, Harvey Drake. Sarah Drake, wife of Harvey. Other slaves and other owners add to the story, shard by shard. The result is a small book that holds a great treasure. Share it.

Rating:
No sex, some alcohol, some blood, and of course, there's slavery. End notes include information about Edgefield Pottery, the surviving collections of Dave's pottery, and a list of sources.

Highly recommended for readers ages 12 to adult.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS

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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Blud and Magick

Friday, August 9, 2013

Blud and Magick by Preston Norton

Edwin the Educated, one of the surviving Sages of Hazirrez Tower, is given the responsibility of raising the baby girl created from the ashes of the ultra-evil wizard Remmus Alrad. He takes her away from the magickal realm of Trivaesia into the mundane world of Oklahoma, calls her his "niece" and pretends to everyone that she is completely normal. But on the first day in a new school, 14-year-old Darla ("Alrad" spelled backwards -- get it?) learns that her teacher isn't really her teacher, that her uncle isn't really her uncle, and that she is ... not human at all.

The writing is rife with clichés (a hunchback guarding the castle and a vampire seeking revenge? Really?) and many of the settings and themes seem copycatted from Harry Potter. Not recommended for discerning readers, but teens seeking fast-moving paranormal fiction with minimal originality or character development will enjoy the action and not worry about the lack of depth.

Rating:
No sex, no drugs. Some magickal bloodshed, a potentially deadly virtual-reality game that is a dead ringer for Quiddich, and a dragon.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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