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Gods and Apollyons: A Review of HALF-BLOOD by Jennifer L. Armentrout

 HALF-BLOODJennifer L. Armentrout281 pagesPublisher: Spencer Hill PressRelease Date: October 18th, 2011Source: GiftRating: REALLY LIKED The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi-pure-bloods-have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals-well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants…

Cover Reveal for Peggy Eddleman’s SKY JUMPERS – Plus An Exclusive Designer Interview and Giveaway

Today, I’m excited to reveal the cover for SKY JUMPERS (Random House, Fall 2013), Peggy Eddleman’s action-packed middle grade debut. And I’ve got an exclusive interview with the cover designer, Owen Richardson! Without further ado, here’s the interview! Scroll down to read the synopsis, check out the cover and enter to win SKY JUMPERS! What…

Disappointment and Witches: A Review of SPELLCASTER by Claudia Gray

 SPELLCASTERClaudia Gray370 pagesPublisher: HarperTeenRelease Date: March 5th, 2013Source: ARC from PublisherRating: OKAY When Nadia’s family moves to Captive’s Sound, she instantly realizes there’s more to it than meets the eye. Descended from witches, Nadia senses a dark and powerful magic at work in her new town. Mateo has lived in Captive’s Sound his entire life, trying…

Weekly Roundup (#122) — The WHITE LINES OF REQUIEM

Welcome back! Here’s what happened this week – in books and posts: REQUIEM by Lauren OliverDELIRIUM STORIES by Lauren OliverSPELLCASTER by Claudia GrayWHITE LINES by Jennifer BanashORLEANS by Sherri L. SmithLOVE WINS: For Teens by Rob Bell A huge thank you HarperTeen and Penguin! Here’s what you missed last week: Monday:I review REQUIEM by Lauren Oliver…