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Book reviews for fantasy

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    Natural Born Angel

    Angel story sequel weighed down by celebrity, consumerism.
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    14
     
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    By Scott Speer
    (Book, 2013)
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    Invisibility

    Mix of brutality and tenderness makes fantasy seem real.
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    13
     
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    By David Levithan, Andrea Cremer
    (Book, 2013)
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    A Box of Gargoyles

    Friendship and family in Paris in exciting, creepy sequel.
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    10
     
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    By Anne Nesbet
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Lightning Catcher

    Kids battle severe weather in mild, whimsical fantasy.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Anne Cameron
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Ability

    Brilliant, thrilling story of kids training in mind control.
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    9
     
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    By M.M. Vaughan
    (Book, 2013)
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    House of Secrets

    Page-turner is the perfect campfire tale but can get gory.
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    9
     
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    By Ned Vizzini, Chris Columbus
    (Book, 2013)
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    Quintana of Charyn

    Engrossing end to fabulous epic trilogy for mature readers.
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    15
     
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    By Melina Marchetta
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Legend Thief: The Hunter Chronicles, Book 2

    Frenetically paced, complex monster fantasy.
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    10
     
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    By E. J. Patten
    (Book, 2013)
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    Story's End

    Storybound sequel has brave kids, cosmic battle.
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    8
     
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    By Marissa Burt
    (Book, 2013)
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    Clockwork Princess: Infernal Devices, Book 3

    Enthralling trilogy conclusion tugs at the heartstrings.
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    14
     
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    By Cassandra Clare
    (Book, 2013)
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    Return to Exile: The Hunter Chronicles, Book 1

    Monster-hunter series too complex for younger fantasy fans.
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    10
     
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    By E. J. Patten
    (Book, 2013)
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    Impostor

    Someone sees through Vee's eyes in taut thriller sequel.
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    14
     
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    By Jill Hathaway
    (Book, 2013)
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    Poison

    Fun, fast-paced fantasy with potion-packing heroine.
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    12
     
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    By Bridget Zinn
    (Book, 2013)
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    Through the Skylight

    Suspenseful time-travel tale explores rich culture, history.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Ian Baucom
    (Book, 2013)
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    Ghoulish Song

    Brave girl shines in exciting companion to Goblin Secrets.
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    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2013)
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    Chasing the Prophecy: Beyonders, Book 3

    Satisfying finale to long but inventive fantasy series.
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    10
     
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    By Brandon Mull
    (Book, 2013)
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    Beautiful Chaos: The Caster Chronicles, Book 3

    More black magic, less exciting action in third outing.
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    13
     
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    By Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Second Spy: The Books of Elsewhere, Book 3

    Third in series serves up mix of magic, suspense, and heart.
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    9
     
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    By Jacqueline West
    (Book, 2013)
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    A Tangle of Knots

    Intriguing tale of fate, connections, and recipes.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Lisa Graff
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Cadet of Tildor

    Girl trains as elite soldier in sword-slashing fantasy.
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    12
     
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    By Alex Lidell
    (Book, 2013)
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    Requiem

    Gripping finale is good but leaves readers wanting more.
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    14
     
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    By Lauren Oliver
    (Book, 2013)
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    A Dash of Magic: Bliss, Book 2

    Young cook battles wicked aunt in fun, Paris-set sequel.
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    8
     
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    By Kathryn Littlewood
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Indigo Spell: Bloodlines, Book 3

    Third Bloodlines adventure takes a romantic, magical turn.
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    13
     
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    By Richelle Mead
    (Book, 2013)
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    Unlucky Charms

    More magic and mayhem as comic Cold Cereal epic continues.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Adam Rex
    (Book, 2013)
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    Escape From Hat

    Clever epic of heroic rabbits vs. evil black cats.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Adam Kline
    (Book, 2013)