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Rae Carson

December 16, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Mini Reviews: Warrior by Ellen Oh and The Bitter Kingdom by Rae Carson

More mini-reviews to whet your appetite! This time, historical action fiction with Warrior by Ellen Oh and The Bitter Kingdom by Rae Carson. First up, Warrior by Ellen Oh. Book Synopsis: Kira, demon slayer and outcast for her yellow eyes, is just barely home from protecting her cousin, the Crown Prince, and assisting her uncle […]

July 10, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Take 5: Late Summer/ Fall 2013 Books Christie is Looking Forward To

One of the best things I like about conferences is getting ahold of ARCs. Yes, you can get eARCS but sometimes I just like paper. I may be techie but sometimes I’m old-fashioned. And I flew Southwest this past conference, so instead of the huge post office line, I checked ALL of my ARCs. Love […]

December 31, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Book Review: Crown of Embers by Rae Carson

I clench my jaw. He won’t do as I ask because my input is valuable, or even because I am his queen. He’ll only agree to consult me because it will make me feel better?The general turns to go. “Wait.”He whirls, and it’s possible I imagine his flitting look of impatience. God, what do I […]

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“When Papa dies, she will be queen of Orovalle.  She wants to rule and I do not, so it is ironic that by marrying King Alejandro, I will be queen of a country twice as large, twice as rich.  I don’t know why I am the one marrying.  Surely Joya d’Arena’s king would have chosen […]

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