I understand the Montmaray books are YA, which I guess makes sense, but the history and politics in them reads to me as rather older, especially as the series progresses. But Sophie starts writing the journals when she's 16, so it's YA. I guess.
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Consuela - Jul 18, 2012 7:23:30 am PDT #19390 of 28343
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Amy - Jul 18, 2012 7:26:59 am PDT #19391 of 28343
Because books.
Politics and even violence aren't usually considered objectionable for teens, though. Sex is usually the problem, or drug use. And those books were published very clearly out of love, and because they deserve to be -- I'm sure Knopf never once thought they'd be the next Twilight. But the flip side is if your authors are winning awards or prizes or getting reviewed seriously in major outlets. Just as important.
Kat - Jul 18, 2012 2:27:19 pm PDT #19392 of 28343
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Politics and even violence aren't usually considered objectionable for teens, though. Sex is usually the problem, or drug use.
Or suicide! Or bad words...
Montmarray books are like the Jessica Darling books in that they are more problematic. They start with a teen protagonist but through the course the series, they become young adults.
In other news, I read Deborah Harkness's 2nd book yesterday and loved it. I know lots of people didn't like Discovery of Witches (which I re-read today). Enjoyable and fun reads. Can't wait for the third.
Amy - Jul 18, 2012 2:53:56 pm PDT #19393 of 28343
Because books.
I found the beginning of Discovery really slow, Kat -- did it pick up? I'd like to read it, but I was slogging.
Kat - Jul 18, 2012 4:01:32 pm PDT #19394 of 28343
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Amy, how far did you get? It speeds up around chapter 6 or 7, once the violence kicks in. I find Diana an interesting character because she's educated and athletic and capable of rescuing herself, even when a vampire is involved.
Amy - Jul 18, 2012 4:03:55 pm PDT #19395 of 28343
Because books.
I was bored in the first chapter! But I'll probably try it again.
Kat - Jul 18, 2012 4:17:25 pm PDT #19396 of 28343
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
HA! Yeah, I can see that. The book and the library? Not super exciting. Though essential to the series.
Amy - Jul 18, 2012 4:21:10 pm PDT #19397 of 28343
Because books.
I could stand to learn patience a little better, it's true. I was planning on going back to it, but King's Duma Key sucked me in hard, and the woman who'd loaned the book needed it back anyway.
Kat - Jul 18, 2012 4:23:18 pm PDT #19398 of 28343
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
The second book, though, is beautifully historically researched. It was a very fun read. But then again, I know lots of people, Erin too maybe, who didn't like the book.
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sj - Jul 18, 2012 4:27:16 pm PDT #19399 of 28343
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I read the kindle sample of Discovery, but I hated the characters so I never purchased it.