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Lost Reviews: If the Shoe Fits

Lost Reviews: If the Shoe Fits

After having just graduated with a degree in shoe design, and trying to get her feet on the ground, Cindy is working for her stepmother, who happens to be the executive producer of America's favorite reality show, B…
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Interview with Emily R. King for Before the Broken Star

Interview with Emily R. King for Before the Broken Star

A fierce young female adventurer battles time itself to claim her destiny in a sweeping new fantasy saga from the author of the Hundredth Queen series. Everley Donovan is living on borrowed time. The lone survivor of her…
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Book Review: The Ugly Stepsister by Aya Ling

Book Review: The Ugly Stepsister by Aya Ling

I love fairytale retellings. I immediately get sucked into them. When I saw this one on netgalley, I had to request it right away. Kat is supposed to cleaning the attic when she comes across some old picture books. When…
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Guest Post by Lisa Jensen: Child's Play

Guest Post by Lisa Jensen: Child's Play

What was it like writing an adult fairy tale? What was the road to your writing of the book? Child's Play Revisiting the Neverland through grown-up eyes According to J. M. Barrie, the Neverland is a paradise for childr…
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Book Review: Alias Hook by Lisa Jensen

Book Review: Alias Hook by Lisa Jensen

"Alias Hook" by Lisa Jensen is a gorgeous and imaginative retelling of "Peter Pan". I think this was a really good retelling for "Peter Pan". Captain Hook has been trapped in Neverland for …
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Guest Post with Lisa Jensen: The Villain as Hero

Guest Post with Lisa Jensen: The Villain as Hero

Why write about Captain Hook as a sympathetic villain? What drew you to him as a character? The Villain As Hero I always thought Captain Hook was a lot more fun than Peter Pan, who just seemed like a cocky little boy with…
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Waiting on Wednesday: Ash & Bramble by Sarah Prineas

Waiting on Wednesday: Ash & Bramble by Sarah Prineas

Why I am Waiting? "Ash & Bramble" by Sarah Prineas in a new and very interesting take on the story of Cinderella. With all the Cinderella hype right now with the new Disney movie, I am really looking forwar…
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Mini Review: Poisoned Apples Poems for You, My Pretty by Christine Heppermann

Mini Review: Poisoned Apples Poems for You, My Pretty by Christine Heppermann

"Poisoned Apples" by Christine Hepperman was a very interesting set of poems. I love how the poems are supposed to be centered around girl power. I think that is great. It is very interesting how each poem is …
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Book Review: Princess of Thorns by Stacey Jay

Book Review: Princess of Thorns by Stacey Jay

"Princess of Thorns" by Stacey Jay was a fun book to read. Princess Aurora or "Ror" spends most of the book disguised as a boy. Ror wants to raise an army to save her brother from their evil ogre ste…
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Book Review: Feuds by Avery Hastings

Book Review: Feuds by Avery Hastings

I was really excited for "Feuds" by Avery Hastings to come out. The synopsis for the story sounded amazing. I was slowly disappointed. "Feuds" is pretty much a retelling of Romeo and Juliet but with …
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