Kirkus Reviews

Kirkus Reviewsby Finalists About the Kirkus Prize·9 Feb 2020

by Suyi Davies Okungbowa ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A shattering, transformative conclusion. War is coming and it will touch all corners of Oon.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·22 Dec 2019

by Micki Pierce ‧ RELEASE DATE: tomorrow Route 66 is a full character in this welcome debut, and a conduit for more promising cases.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·22 Dec 2019

by Margaret Mizushima ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A well-appointed procedural with special appeal to lovers of dogs and the great outdoors.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·22 Dec 2019

by Vikki VanSickle ‧ RELEASE DATE: today Quirky, well-drawn characters enrich a mystery with an ending you won’t see coming.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·22 Dec 2019

by Amy Patricia Meade ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A mystery that doesn’t easily reveal its secrets. In March 1940, a Hollywood script supervisor takes on another murder investigation as the U.S.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·22 Dec 2019

by Teresa Crowe ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A thoroughly absorbing mystery featuring a delightful amateur sleuth.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·22 Dec 2019

by Emmeline Duncan ‧ RELEASE DATE: today Interesting characters help move along a sluggish mystery. An Oregon bookseller finds herself at the heart of a locked-room mystery.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·22 Dec 2019

by Catherine Lloyd ‧ RELEASE DATE: today An entertaining read with plenty of motives, diverse characters, and an enjoyable look at Victorian-era Bath.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Finalists About the Kirkus Prize·22 Dec 2019

by David Lagercrantz ; translated by Ian Giles ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 25, 2026 A well-plotted tale with echoes of Sherlock Holmes.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Finalists About the Kirkus Prize·22 Dec 2019

by Claudia Hagadus Long ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 18, 2026 A killer, cozy-adjacent art-theft caper. Awards & Accolades Our Verdict GET IT In Long’s third entry in her mystery series, the theft of a...

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Kirkus Reviewsby Finalists About the Kirkus Prize·22 Dec 2019

by Jo Nichols ‧ RELEASE DATE: today Fans of the Thursday Murder Club will adore this eclectic group of sleuths who find justice more important than truth.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·9 Nov 2019

by Hazel Cross ‧ RELEASE DATE: today An atmospheric tale of intense cravings. University is all about new experiences and figuring out who you are—but for one teen, it brings more than the usual...

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·9 Nov 2019

by Rebecca Jenshak ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A sports romance worth cheering for. High school seniors Summer Lindsey and Rowan Blakenship have their own problems—and though it seems like a fake...

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·9 Nov 2019

by Aden Polydoros ‧ RELEASE DATE: today Offers a strong sense of place but is lacking in heart. Returning to Chicago after the 1893 World’s Fair, this stand-alone companion to The City Beautiful...

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·5 Nov 2019

by Karina Evans ; illustrated by Andrea Bell ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 22, 2026 Every picture tells a story, and this one speaks adroitly to the power of sharing your feelings.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·5 Nov 2019

by Meg Cabot ; illustrated by Amelia Allore ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A promising, character-driven series starter featuring the cutest supporting cast imaginable.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·5 Nov 2019

by Claudia Boldt ; illustrated by Claudia Boldt ‧ RELEASE DATE: today A friendship tale that navigates heavy moments with a light touch.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Finalists About the Kirkus Prize·28 Aug 2019

by Gil Durán ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 18, 2026 A detailed guidebook for understanding why Big Tech now seeks not just wealth but political domination.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Barefoot Books; Kirkus Reviews·11 Aug 2019

by Barefoot Books ; illustrated by Maya Hanisch ‧ RELEASE DATE: today Certain to offer an absorbing afternoon or two; a potential favorite for connoisseurs of getting to know the world.

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Kirkus Reviewsby Kirkus Prize Winners; Finalists About the Kirkus Prize Jurors·13 Jul 2019

by Laura Bontje illustrated by Scot Ritchie ‧ RELEASE DATE: today An endearing tale of a child’s firm will, powerful imagination, and engineering expertise.

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