{"id":946,"date":"2012-07-24T12:56:00","date_gmt":"2012-07-24T12:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writingya.com\/?p=946"},"modified":"2018-11-20T05:35:58","modified_gmt":"2018-11-20T05:35:58","slug":"turning-pages-fierce-reads-via-torco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writingya.com\/?p=946","title":{"rendered":"TURNING PAGES: FIERCE READS, via Tor.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a> It’s been a busy month, including moving, moving again, and basically catching up with wedding and other family events. Summer daze takes a lot out of a person – but never fear that I’m not holed up somewhere, avoiding everyone and reading to my heart’s content. \u263a Well, almost to my heart’s content, anyway…<\/p>\n

Reader Gut Reaction<\/b><\/i>:Last month, I eagerly awaited a Tor anthology called Fierce Reads, which highlighted YA authors who are now attached to the Macmillan\/Tor label. Each of these original pieces is either a prequel or a selection from their books. I selected the freebie reads<\/a> with the idea that they’d be at least okay — but was really shocked at how tightly written and excellent some of the pieces were. They made me really excited to read each author’s YA book! <\/p>\n

Concerning Character(s)<\/b><\/i>: ALL of the selections were good – from Anna Banks’ \u201cLegacy Lost\u201d – an OF POSEIDON<\/a><\/i> prequel – to the riveting and horrifying psychological thriller depicted by Emmy Laybourne in \u201cDress Your Marines in White\u201d – unrelated to her debut novel MONUMENT 14<\/a><\/i> – each selection in the anthology definitely proved its worth. However! I had a couple of faves which I think you’ll love, too:<\/p>\n

\u201cGlitches\u201d by Marissa Meyer, is a prequel to her novel CINDER<\/a><\/i>, out last December from Feiwel & Friends. Cyborg Cinder is completely sympathetic – so very human, confused, and …lost. The new home she’s gone to is unwelcoming, and she’s reminded frequently that she’s not entirely human… but she feels<\/i> so human… even though she cannot cry… I loved the character immediately, for her very humanity, and cannot wait to see what she does. And, I understand there’s already a sequel in the works…?<\/p>\n

<\/a>Leigh Bardugo’s \u201cThe Witch of Duva: A Ravkan Folk Tale\u201d is my very favorite in the entire anthology. It’s a tightly crafted story with a solidly once-upon-a-time feel that allows you to get comfortable in the familiarity of the folktale style. But, there are some rather nasty and unexpected turns and you will<\/i> be surprised… metaphors abound. Especially after reading this short, and then her piece on The Big Idea<\/a>, I am very eager<\/i> to read SHADOW AND BONE<\/a><\/i>, Bardugo’s debut novel which just came out this past month from Henry Holt. Cybils people, take note!!<\/b><\/p>\n

Recommended for Fans Of…<\/b><\/i>: Well, fans of Tor books, yes, but one thing all of these novels have in common is that they pit young protagonists against their worlds. Cinder tries to fix things – but has to learn a new way to fix herself, in Monument 14, the whole world is falling apart, and the kids trapped in a superstore – the Walmart from hell, can you imagine?! – have to use what’s in front of them to cope; the merpeople war begins because of misunderstanding – and tragedy – but it takes those who still believe in love and its potential to undo the damage. Love novels with strong protagonists of any gender? These will work for you.<\/p>\n

Thanks, Tor-peoples, for the freebie reads!<\/p>\n

You can find all of the books mentioned at their publisher’s sites. Just follow the links!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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