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Fredericks, Mariah
7 Reviews
(4)
YA
Toni's ill-advised but inconsequential fling results in bullying at school. She meets the weirdly intense Cass, who uses the occult to take revenge on her enemies. Toni and Cass bond over witchcraft, until things start to spiral out of control, making it clear that there's something more going on with Cass. Fredericks writes well, despite the overt lessons and unsubtle emotions of the characters.
Reviewer: Ariel Baker-Gibbs
(3)
YA
Rain's ebullient friend Wendy is found murdered in Central Park, and Rain suspects that someone at her prestigious prep school is the killer. In the midst of the ensuing media firestorm, normally introverted Rain overcomes her reticence to crack the case. This salacious mystery's breakneck pacing (including well-placed red herrings) and staccato, dialogue-heavy narration will keep readers turning pages.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(3)
4-6
In the Cards series.
In this third book in the series, Sydney is afraid to face the truth about her loving father who battles an addiction to alcohol. Her fears increase after a tarot-card reading predicts an ominous future. The novel dips into weighty issues with a light touch, delivering an entertaining story full of strong friendships and complex family dynamics.
Reviewer: Marika Jeffrey
(3)
4-6
In the Cards series.
Eve has always wanted to be famous. When auditions for the school musical are announced, her friends--and her tarot reading--push her to audition. Eve, a flawed but appealing narrator, appears brassy and bold on the outside, but underneath she harbors insecurities. In this sequel to Love, Fredericks again proves her fluency in the drama and humor of middle school.
Reviewer: Marika Jeffrey
(2)
4-6
In the Cards series.
Thirteen-year-old Anna inherits tarot cards that clearly predict a future romance for her. Or do they? The book focuses on the intense daily dramas of the middle school social scene. Where the cards are not always clear, the story is comfortably predictable. The final chapter promises another reading of the cards with Syd's or Eve's (Anna's best friends) story next.
Reviewer: Lauren Adams
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2007
(2)
YA
Judith's alternate reality is the online gaming world; her actual reality is not so thrilling. Bad-boy Jonathan provides an unexpected bridge between the two worlds. Despite her mother's warnings about his unsavory activities, Jonathan helps Judith regain her confidence and face down her real-life fears. Judith's voice remains strong as she builds new friendships, grounding her solidly in the real world.
Reviewer: Lauren Adams
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2004
(2)
YA
Jess and Sari are nervous and excited about their first day of high school. Jess's greatest hope is a schedule without gym class, but Sari has secret ambitions Jess can't imagine. What do you do when your best friend races ahead into the world of boys and sex and leaves you behind? Jess's freshman fears of high school are handled smoothly in this easygoing narrative.
Reviewer: Lauren Adams
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2003
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