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I've read this book more than once in the span of a few months, gushed about it to MANY people in person and online, and I still can't...
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A blog full of reviews from VCL's Head of Teen Services Katrina Hohlfeld & Teen Guest Authors. Check back for new reviews on all things YA! Want more? Check out Katrina's lists for summer reading recommendations.
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khohlfeld
- Feb 12, 2021
- 2 min
A Series So Epic and Magical
If you are a fan of fairy tale re-tellings, you simply cannot miss Brigid Kemmerer’s Cursebreakers series. Beauty and the Beast happens...
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khohlfeld
- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
One You Can't Miss!
Alright this one really caught me off guard. I picked it up for a light read and I got hit with some major feels. Skye Shin is talented,...
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khohlfeld
- Jun 1, 2020
- 2 min
Aquatic Adventures and Screaming Submarines
If you were in the mood for an action-packed deep-sea adventure with monsters, you should check out Deeplight by Francis Hardinge. Hark,...
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khohlfeld
- May 1, 2020
- 2 min
The Marvel-ous Loki Gets a Book!
If you happen to love the complex and somewhat nefarious Loki like I do, this is the next read for you! Full of just as many plot twists...
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khohlfeld
- Apr 10, 2020
- 2 min
What Would You Be Sainted For?
This is an interesting perspective that I’m very glad I took the time to read. "Patron Saints of Nothing" follows high school senior...
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khohlfeld
- Apr 9, 2020
- 2 min
What Do You Carry?
"What I Carry" tells the story of Muiriel, so named for the John Muir Medical Center that nurses found her abandoned outside of as a...
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khohlfeld
- Mar 30, 2020
- 2 min
The Epitome of Social Distancing
Are you feeling isolated these days? Astronaut Mark Watney may give you a new perspective, because you can't get much more social...
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khohlfeld
- Mar 4, 2020
- 1 min
Michigan, I'm On Your Team
Michigan, I'd be on your team any day. This contemporary novel follows Michigan Manning, a dedicated hockey player and high school...
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khohlfeld
- Feb 11, 2020
- 2 min
Truly Hooked On This Series!
If you are looking for a well-written YA murder mystery, then look no further! I started reading Maureen Johnson's "Truly Devious" series...
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khohlfeld
- Jan 10, 2020
- 2 min
Can She Be It All?
Don't be fooled by the cotton candy cover! This novel surprised me with its depth. The main character, Allie Abraham, is an American-born...
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