From the back of the book, with edits for spoilers: Aeriel may've done something interesting in book one, but the Witch is far from defeated! Her evil vampyre sons continue to blight the lands, defeating even the warders created by the Old Ones to protect them. There is but a single hope for the Witch's defeat—solving an ancient, mysterious riddle. So, Aeriel sets off to … [Read more...] about A Gathering of Gargoyles by Meredith Ann Pierce: B+
Fantasy
Princess Tutu 1 by Mizuo Shinonome et al.: B
Book description: Ahiru loves ballet but is rather clumsy at it. She has a crush on Mytho, but he seems detached and emotionless. A magical pendant from the proprietress of a new shop in town transforms her into Princess Tutu, a graceful ballerina who dances "to guide your heart." She realizes that Mytho's heart has been shattered and that only she can help him find the … [Read more...] about Princess Tutu 1 by Mizuo Shinonome et al.: B
The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce: B+
From the back cover: Aeriel is kidnapped by the Darkangel, swept up into his dozen black wings and carried to his distant keep. There she is to serve his brides—thirteen pitiful creatures who were once beautiful, before the Darkangel drained away their souls. Aeriel would free them, but now that she, too, is one of the Darkangel's captives, she can do no other than obey—even … [Read more...] about The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce: B+