If you read YA Book Shelf regularly, then you’ll know that not only did I post a review of Cecil Castellucci‘s recent release, Rose Sees Red, but also that I really enjoyed this novel. I happen to think that it’ll appeal to a lot of young girls and adults, so if you haven’t read it [...]
About Melissa
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Melissa has written 444 articles so far, you can find them below.
YA Mailbox
What’s In My Mailbox?: The September 20th Edition
Whether it’s a new series to read or a standalone book that takes a new look at a well-loved fairy tale, most people who have stopped by my site on a fairy regular basis must have some idea that these type of books would make me excited. Add in a mysterious package with no name [...]
Free YA Giveaways
Plain Kate Is Anything But Plain Giveaway!
Have you ever known what it’s like to be an outsider? Plain Kate is the story of one young girl, who has a rare gift for carving wood into the most beautiful and realistic objects. While some strangers are enthralled and taken in by her skills, bending down to smell a rose, other people in [...]
Free YA Giveaways
Mockingjay Giveaway Winners!
Some of you have read the first two novels in The Hunger Games Trilogy and have been on the edge of your seat for days. Others haven’t picked up any of the books yet, but with all they hype, you couldn’t help but enter in the chance to win the grand prize of a hardcover [...]
YA Novelist Interviews
Interview With Erin Bow, Author of Plain Kate
Today, I’m excited to bring you my interview with Erin Bow in conjunction with the official blog tour hosted by Scholastic Canada. Her debut YA novel called, Plain Kate in North America (but will be released as Wood Angel in the UK) is about a young orphan, who is so skilled with her carving knife [...]
Book Blogger Culture
Future Treasures On YA Book Shelf
Book Blogger Appreciation Week has been a lot of fun, and now that today is, indeed, the last day of this week long journey (or couple of months if you consider the nomination and voting processes as well), there is definitely a lot to thank the organizers and participants for. Tons of other bloggers have [...]
Fantasy Books For Young Adults
Plain Kate
Buy Plain Kate Special $13.49 (Regular price: $17.99) Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books Format: Hardcover Reviewer: Melissa on September 17, 2010 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Have you been looking for a fantasy novel that explores not only magic and mystery, but also what it means to be an artist? If so, then you [...]
YA Gothic Lit
BBAW Forgotten Treasures: Must Read Gothic Novels
Just as local bookstores carry twenty or more copies of certain books, and one copy of others – if you’re lucky enough to find them at all. More often than not, book bloggers read and write about books that are already getting plenty of publicity and media coverage, rather than those that are slightly less [...]
Realistic Teen Fiction
Confessions Of The Sullivan Sisters
Buy Confessions Of The Sullivan Sisters Special $11.99 (Regular price: $17.99) Publisher: Scholastic Press Format: Hardcover Reviewer: Melissa on September 15, 2010 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Every Sullivan sister has a secret that they’ve been shielding from the eyes of their family and the blue blood Baltimore society. On Christmas Day, however, their [...]
Free YA Giveaways
Catch Up With Hush, Hush Before Crescendo Drops Giveaway!
Since it was first published on October 13, 2009, Hush, Hush has become a New York Times Bestseller and invited considerable controversy from some aspects of the book blogging community. Some love it, and some hate it. Having just read and reviewed it myself, I can proudly claim to be among those who really enjoyed [...]
