Since I’ve been rather delinquent with my book reviews, I’d like make up for it. I’ll recommend, according to what I read, the 11 best books of 2011. That is, my faves from this year. In alphabetical order: Ash by Malinda Lo. There isn’t much good old-fashioned YA fantasy out there nowadays. There’s even less YA where girl meets …
Do you live near Kirkland, WA? This weekend (Oct. 1-2), don’t miss the Northwest Bookfest! On Saturday, October 1, from 4:30-5:30 pm I’ll be signing copies of Bloodborn—and giving away a copy–at the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators booth. Hope to see you there!
I received an ARC of Abandon from the publisher, and was intrigued enough by the premise to dive in. It’s marketed as “the myth of Persephone… darkly reimagined.” For those not familiar with the myth, Persephone is the daughter of Zeus, King of the Gods, and Demeter, Goddess of the Harvest. While Persephone is …