03/01/2014
A wonderful, dark tale of witches who feel all too human. Loved it!” — Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wings series
“Heartwarming, dangerous, and enchanting: Natalie Whipple’s HOUSE OF IVY & SORROW offers a delicious tale filled with sacrifice, a terrifying villain, and so many people I’d love to call friends. It’s better than pudding!” — Jodi Meadows, author of Incarnate
“A magical, entertaining world that has the right amount of darkness to keep the story intriguing and the right amount of light to keep readers content.” — Kirkus Reviews
“A fast-paced fantasy, with just the right amount of romance and realism.” — SLJ
“True to the potential of teen witches, Jo is no shrinking violet. She knows what she must do, she is tough, and she has the magical skills to do what needs to be done. Thank goodness the witching hour has come back to young adult literature.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“A delightfully different, suspenseful YA escape.” — ALA Booklist
A delightfully different, suspenseful YA escape.
True to the potential of teen witches, Jo is no shrinking violet. She knows what she must do, she is tough, and she has the magical skills to do what needs to be done. Thank goodness the witching hour has come back to young adult literature.
Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
A fast-paced fantasy, with just the right amount of romance and realism.
Heartwarming, dangerous, and enchanting: Natalie Whipple’s HOUSE OF IVY & SORROW offers a delicious tale filled with sacrifice, a terrifying villain, and so many people I’d love to call friends. It’s better than pudding!
A wonderful, dark tale of witches who feel all too human. Loved it!
From the first moments of Brittany Pressley’s narration, listeners will have no doubt that this story is something special. For 17 years, Dorothea Hemlock, a powerful, spirited—and toothless—witch, has protected her granddaughter, Josephine, from a family curse. But now it seems the curse has caught up with them, and life for the Hemlocks will never be the same. Pressley captures Josephine’s assurance and curiosity with easy grace and showcases Dorothea’s strength without sacrificing the humor and levity of the characters’ deep bond. She navigates the various ages and genders of the supporting cast adroitly, keeping the pace quick and the tension high. Her contemplative narration is beautifully effective, lending emotional tension and vitality to this imaginative story. B.E.K. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine
From the first moments of Brittany Pressley’s narration, listeners will have no doubt that this story is something special. For 17 years, Dorothea Hemlock, a powerful, spirited—and toothless—witch, has protected her granddaughter, Josephine, from a family curse. But now it seems the curse has caught up with them, and life for the Hemlocks will never be the same. Pressley captures Josephine’s assurance and curiosity with easy grace and showcases Dorothea’s strength without sacrificing the humor and levity of the characters’ deep bond. She navigates the various ages and genders of the supporting cast adroitly, keeping the pace quick and the tension high. Her contemplative narration is beautifully effective, lending emotional tension and vitality to this imaginative story. B.E.K. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine
2014-02-19Transparent (2013), Whipple pays attention to details (but doesn't get bogged down with them) to create a magical, entertaining world that has the right amount of darkness to keep the story intriguing and the right amount of light to keep readers content. With unwavering BFFs, stolen kisses, red herrings and a variety of spells, there's something for chick-lit, romance, mystery and fantasy fans alike. (Supernatural romance. 13-18)
