School Library Journal and Booklist Reviews

A Taste For Red scored two very nice reviews this week.

Booklist declared "In the glut of novels about vampires and other supernatural beings, it's refreshing to find such a slim, sharp tale....A tasty read indeed" while School Library Journal predicted that the book is "Sure to be a crowd-pleaser..."

I certainly hope so.

I'm receiving terrific feedback from readers at my website. I love to see the nice reviews in the press, but a note from a happy reader is the absolute best. I certainly appreciate hearing from all the students who have written to say how much they have enjoyed Svetlana's adventure.

Thanks!

Publishers Weekly Likes A Taste For Red

My editor emailed me a nice review for A Taste For Red from Publishers Weekly.
Of course, I like this part:

"Harris sets up deliciously sinister scenes between Svetlana and her teacher, whom Svetlana suspects is involved in the disappearance of three classmates. Reluctant heroine Svetlana has plenty of personality and wit...and although Harris leaves the door open for sequels, his fast-paced debut stands on its own."

I need to be mindful, however, not to let the opinions of others get too great a grip on my emotional steerage. That's a slippery slope, inevitably leading to back waxing and overpriced slacks.

Still, I deserve a cupcake or slice of pie or something in celebration. Maybe a cannoli.

THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS

The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books likes A TASTE FOR RED. In fact, they think "The snarky, clever mix of mystery, horror, and goth-girl humor results in a novel that will easily cross genre lines to reach a wide variety of readers."

I certainly hope so!
And another nice review is offered at MISS PRINT.

"A Taste for Red is a humorous, sometimes suspenseful, always fun book that takes the conventions of vampire stories and throws them out the window."

If you read the book, you'll find that's not the only thing that goes out the window. The reviewer even compares Svetlana to Stewie from FAMILY GUY, which probably makes me happier than it should.
But I can't help it.
Stewie's one of my favorites.

Nice Review from The Miss Rumphius Effect

Kind words for A Taste for Red can be found at The Miss Rumphius Effect!

I like this part:

"There was one twist that I didn't see coming that was both stunning and hilarious. When things got to the nail biting stage I found myself cheering for Svetlana and her friends. You will too. This is an enchanting romp that middle school kids will thoroughly enjoy. I hope Mr. Harris is hard at work on a sequel, because I'm ready for one."

I'm ready, too. (Sandpapers palms together in an anticipatory fashion. Attempts to manifest twinkle in eye, but probably doesn't.)

BookPeople Recommends A Taste For Red

Svetlana Grimm is a favorite at BookPeople !
Thanks Emily for the kind words. Here are a few choice tidbits:

"...wonderful, funny read..."
"...perfect for girls and guys..."
"...not one you want to miss this summer."

Definitely not :^)
Check out the full skinny at BookKids Recommends.