Loved. Such an awesome homage to the original with entertaining, spooky details and creative use of the holiday worlds. Sweet Jack and Sally romance tLoved. Such an awesome homage to the original with entertaining, spooky details and creative use of the holiday worlds. Sweet Jack and Sally romance throughout. Nicely developed adventure plot, with some surprising twists and turns. I appreciated that Sally continues to have the strong sense of agency, loyalty, and resourcefulness that I love her for. Dealt with feelings of inadequacy and not fitting in that lots of young people deal with, teaching self acceptance and self love. Well written at a level friendly to young readers. 10/10 Nightmare pun. As a lifelong fan of TNBC, I really enjoyed this....more
Beautifully illustrated book with interesting magical lore. The story addresses gender stereotyping at a very accessible level. Eager to read the restBeautifully illustrated book with interesting magical lore. The story addresses gender stereotyping at a very accessible level. Eager to read the rest of the series....more
Note: I won a copy of Spill Zone from Book Riot (Thank you xo)
Addison skipped town the day a mysterious nuclear-nanotech accident turned Poughkeepsie Note: I won a copy of Spill Zone from Book Riot (Thank you xo)
Addison skipped town the day a mysterious nuclear-nanotech accident turned Poughkeepsie into the mutant-spewing, reality-warping, zombie-filled Spill Zone. Her little sister made it out of the city but her parents weren’t so lucky. In order to care for herself and her sister, who only communicates through her rag doll, Vespertine, Addison risks her life to sneak past military checkpoints to photograph the Spill for millionaire clientele.
I have been telling everyone to read this book since before I finished it. A talented artist, daring motorcyclist, and loyal sister, Addison presents the strength, determination, compassion, dry wit, and confidence other YA heroines aspire to. Scott Westerfeld creates an original and eerie science fiction/supernatural world which Puvilland and Sycamore illustrate with gorgeous colors and careful detail.
The science fiction and plot twists remain refreshing, creepy, and surprising. The book made me laugh in some parts and tugged hard at my heartstrings in others. Its romantic subplot is sweet but minimal.
Be forewarned: The dark content and language isn't appropriate for younger readers. ...more
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