I got my hands on Hex Hall through an ARC swap; I’d requested the book thanks partly because of the promise of paranormal fun, and partly because so many readers who say they want to read Hex Hall also want to read my debut, Other. Hey, I thought, it must be a book up …
When I received an ARC of Forget-Her-Nots from a friend, I peeked past its pink cover, a little unsure whether I’d connect with fourteen-year-old Laurel’s story–I usually read novels with older characters and edgier plots. After giving Forget-Her-Nots a try, I’ll say two things: (1) Yes, Forget-Her-Nots will likely appeal to younger girls, though …
” ‘It is a truth universally acknowledged,’ Mustardseed said, flying in lazy loops like an intoxicated bumblebee, ‘that a fairy in possession of a good appetite must be in want of pie.’ ” Best opening line ever. You may beg to differ, but how can one not resist the fairies from A Midsummer Night’s …