PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Cynthia Leitich Smith is the acclaimed and best-selling author of Tantalize, Eternal, Blessed, and Diabolical as well as the graphic novel Tantalize: Kieren's Story, all set in the same fictional universe. She lives in Austin, Texas.
Teens who favor humorous paranormal romance that never takes itself too seriously will enjoy dialogue that sparkles with wit, filled with both literary and pop-culture references. --Kirkus Smith takes readers back to the universe of the Tantalize quartet with this sexy, fast-paced new novel...[with] an ending that satisfies and should win her many new fans. --Booklist Smith's fantasy smoothly switches between the three protagonists' perspectives, while expertly blending the mythical and the modern. The story's sharp banter and edgy plot make for an entertaining and clever story about loyalty and reconciling differences. --Publishers Weekly Fans of the Tantalize quartet will appreciate this companion novel featuring its supporting cast.... As before, Smith's blend of supernatural suspense, campy humor, and romantic tension is addictive. --The Horn Book This fast-paced story, told from various points of view, captures the reader from the start. All three are well-developed, strong characters. This is a book that both genders will want to read. --Library Media Connection
