Reviews

Staff Review

Crewel by Gennifer Albin

Star Rating

Rated by Josh N.
Mar 2, 2013

In Arras, society is tightly overseen and controlled by the government. The Guild keeps boys and girls segregated until they reach marrying age. Food is rationed, travel is restricted, and people are euthanized before they die of natural causes.

Staff Review

Horror Boot Camp


Rated by Helen H.
Feb 27, 2013

Follow along with us on Facebook this month for an in-depth introduction to the Horror genre. Each month we’re suggesting books, posting quizzes and infographics, and generally stirring up discussion about your favorite genres.  All you need is a Facebook page – no extra sign-up necessary.

Staff Review

Speechless by Hannah Harrington


Rated by Library Staff (not verified)
Feb 27, 2013

Chelsea has always had a problem keeping her mouth shut and loves to gossip. She can’t help it. Once she hears something, without ever thinking twice, she must tell it to someone. She is part of the popular crowd, attending all the school parties with the most revered kids at school.

Teen Review

My Friend Dahmer

By Derf
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by Kate M.
Feb 22, 2013

I have begun to notice a disturbing trend in my media habits of late...serial killers are on my mind. And I thought, why should I have to suffer through this dark mire alone? So I'll bring you down the rabbit hole with me!

My Friend Dahmer by Derf

Staff Review

Bangkok 8 by John Burdett


Rated by Hilary S.
Feb 16, 2013

The mystery begins when we follow Thai police officer Sonchai Jitpleecheep as he and his partner tail an American marine. After losing their quarry, Sonchai and Pichai catch up with the marine, just in time to find him dead, in his car, which is now filled with overly aggressive poisonous snakes.

Staff Review Feb 15, 2013

Can’t decide between team Edward and Team Jacob? Try Team Human by Justine Larbalestier and Sarah Rees Brennan. The town of New Whitby was founded by vampires. While there’s not a lot of mingling between vampires and humans, they have mostly co-existed peacefully.

Staff Review

Timer


Rated by Rachel N.
Feb 14, 2013

What would you do if you were given the option to know when you would meet your soul mate? Would you want to find out? Oona (Emma Caulfield) desperately wants to know the answer to when and who. In her world you can find out by having a timer embedded in your wrist. There’s a catch, your soul mate also has to have a timer for the countdown to begin. Oona’s timer is blank.

Staff Review

Silk is for Seduction

By Loretta Chase
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by Helen H.
Feb 13, 2013

Not being a regular romance reader, I can’t say how Silk is for Seduction compares to its romance brethren. I will say, while I found the story to be absolutely ridiculous, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Marcelline Noirot, along with her two sisters and daughter, has clawed her way out of poverty and a cholera epidemic to become a contender in the English milliner business. In the hopes of winning a key customer from her sole competitor, Marcelline travels to France to woo the Duke of Clevedon.