Posts Tagged ‘Bloomsbury Publishing’

  • Liar by Justine Larbalestier – review
    Micah will freely admit that she’s a compulsive liar, but that may be the one honest thing she’ll ever tell you. Over the years she’s duped her classmates, her teachers, and even her parents, and she’s always managed to stay one step ahead of her lies. That is, until her boyfriend dies under brutal circumstances and her dishonesty begins to catch up with her....
    by Brian at November 25th, 2009 at 01:11 pm
  • The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry review
    “He looked like he’d swallowed the sun for breakfast.” Like most fairy tale princes, Crown Prince Gregor is a sight for any weary girl’s eyes, particularly one in a not-so-veiled Cinderella role.  Lucinda, reduced to rags from riches by the mysterious deaths of her noble parents during her childhood, is no exception.  Her step-aunt uses her as a servant in return...
    by Medora at September 27th, 2009 at 02:09 pm
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    Book Review – How To Survive A Robot Uprising
    Author: Daniel H. Wilson Cover Artist: Richard Horne Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Binding: Paperback Publication Date: 2005 Does your robot disobey you? Make repetitive stabbing motions? Does it have glowing red eyes? If so, then it and its fellow machines could be on the path to outright rebellion against you, and the human race. Activate your escape plan: head for...
    by Steve at April 9th, 2006 at 04:04 am
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    Book Review – The Dark
    Author: Marianne Curley Cover Artist: Ian Butterworth Publisher: Bloomsbury Binding: Paperback Publication Date: October 2003 The story begins with the battle at the end of the first book. Lathenia, leader of the Order, is watching the defeat of Mardukes and her soldiers. She vows revenge on the Guard and gives one of her loyal soldiers the task of finding the name of...
    by Rune at September 8th, 2005 at 06:09 am
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    Book Review – The Named
    Author: Marianne Curley Cover Artist: Ian Butterworth Publisher: Bloomsbury Binding: Paperback Publication Date: October 2002 This is the first book in a YA series by Marianne Curley. The story begins with Ethan dreaming of the death of his sister, a sinister death that has haunted him into his teens. At 16 years old, he lives with his parents in a small town, hiding...
    by Rune at August 29th, 2005 at 06:08 am
  • Book Review – Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
    Author: Susanna Clarke Publisher: Bloomsbury Binding: Hardcover Publication Date: September 2004 In my opinion, simply stated, with no reservation what so ever, the best novel published in 2004. The best Fantasy novel? Well, yes, but also, the best fictional novel, bar none. Susanna Clarke’s debut novel, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, is so impressive that it immediately...
    by Jay Tomio at February 17th, 2005 at 09:02 am