Fantasies set in Italy based on fairytales
THE WAGER
2010 Henry Holt and Company (pb 2014)
ISBN 978-0-8050-8781-9
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Bank Street Best Books selection
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starred review PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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starred review BCCB
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shortlisted for the Cybils Award in YA Fantasy & Science Fiction
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
... lush feasts and brightly colored brocades give way to wretched scenes described in lurid detail...human nature at its worst and its best.
BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS:
... journey of the senses... Impeccable pacing...
DARK SHIMMER
2015 Random House (pb 2016)
ISBN 978-0-385-74655-7
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starred review PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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starred review from BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
An achingly lovely, sometimes frightening reimagining.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:
...unique and gripping ... engrossing and original feel... brilliant spin on a familiar fairy tale.
BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS:
...a sumptuously dark retelling of “Snow White,” bringing humanity to the wicked stepmother while still holding her accountable for her crimes....absolutely wrenching
HORN BOOK:
...elegantly detailed historical fiction with characters whose anguish cuts straight to the heart... lush prose
KIRKUS:
...offers depth and cleverness and delight... profound vision of painful love
BOOKLIST:
...exceptionally clever and well-researched.... This emotional tale is a surefire winner for fans of fractured fairy tales.
blog TeenReads:
This brilliant take on an old, familiar tale never ceases to intrigue and surprise with every chapter.
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