ReviewsPraise for The Game of Love and Death A B&N Teen Best YA A Booklist Editors' Choice A Kirkus Best Teen Book A Publishers Weekly Best Book An Amazon Best of the Year A PNBA Northwest Book Awards Winner A YALSA Teens Top Ten Title Winner of the Washington State Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award A Finalist for the Audie Awards * "This sophisticated novel is filled with breathtaking prose and nuanced characterizations... a thoughtful exploration of courage, love, and the price we pay to live." -- Booklist , starred review * "Romance fans will find plenty to swoon over here, while aspiring philosophers will find just as much to ponder." -- BCCB, starred review * "Brockenbrough never sugarcoats the obstacles facing Henry and Flora's love -- whether human prejudices or supernatural manipulations--in this inventive and affecting novel, and the ending in which Flora, who has seen too many people die, realizes how love and death intertwine, is beautiful." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " The Game of Love and Death is a unique and deeply moving novel." -- BookPage "It's a poignant reminder of how far we've come since the 1930s in terms of race, class, and sexual orientation--and how far we still have to go." -- Horn Book "Brockenbrough's precise, luscious prose cuts back and forth among the four protagonists, according each character equal depth, with Ethan playing a heartbreaking supporting role.... Race, class, fate and choice -- they join Love and Death to play their parts in Brockenbrough's haunting and masterfully orchestrated narrative." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Devine Intervention * "Beneath the snark, though, runs a current of devastatingly honest writing that surprises with its occasional beauty and hits home with the keenness of its insight. As the clock ticks down on Heidi's soul, readers will be rooting for both Jerome and Heidi with all their hearts." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review " Devine Intervention is a little slice of heaven." -- Los Angeles Times "Jerome's bumbling logic and wickedly funny observations are what make Brockenbrough's first book for teens so much fun. Underneath the occasionally risqué humor and unexpected plot twists (including the possession of multiple animals' bodies) is an insightful story about seizing life for all it's worth while you have the chance." -- Publishers Weekly "Brockenbrough's droll style delivers some laugh-out-loud moments. Reluctant readers will find the Heidi-Jerome dynamic entertaining and heartrending." -- School Library Journal, Praise for Into the Bloodred Woods "A tapestry of stories, a confluence of voices, this book is a symphony, and Martha Brockenbrough is its maestra." -- Elana K. Arnold, author of the Printz Honor Book Damsel and Red Hood "Unflinching, bloodstained magic." -- Kirkus Reviews "Studded with references to familiar fairy tales, this gruesome fantasy from Brockenbrough explores the revolutionary properties of honesty, equality, and self-acceptance." -- Publishers Weekly "Brockenbrough pens a twisty, dark fantasy.... Taking inspiration from classic fairy tales with a touch of King Lear, the book is filled with powerful moments, engaging storytelling, and brutal truths, and it weaves in themes of injustice and the dire consequences of deceit." -- Booklist Praise for The Game of Love and Death A B&N Teen Best YA Book A Booklist Editors' Choice A Kirkus Best Teen Book A Publishers Weekly Best Book An Amazon Best Book of the Year A PNBA Northwest Book Awards Winner A YALSA Teens Top Ten Title Winner of the Washington State Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award A Finalist for the Audie Awards * "This sophisticated novel is filled with breathtaking prose and nuanced characterizations... a thoughtful exploration of courage, love, and the price we pay to live." -- Booklist , starred review * "Romance fans will find plenty to swoon over here, while aspiring philosophers will find just as much to ponder." -- BCCB , starred review * "Brockenbrough never sugarcoats the obstacles facing Henry and Flora's love -- whether human prejudices or supernatural manipulations--in this inventive and affecting novel, and the ending in which Flora, who has seen too many people die, realizes how love and death intertwine, is beautiful." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " The Game of Love and Death is a unique and deeply moving novel." -- BookPage "It's a poignant reminder of how far we've come since the 1930s in terms of race, class, and sexual orientation--and how far we still have to go." -- Horn Book "Brockenbrough's precise, luscious prose cuts back and forth among the four protagonists, according each character equal depth... Race, class, fate and choice -- they join Love and Death to play their parts in Brockenbrough's haunting and masterfully orchestrated narrative." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Devine Intervention * "Beneath the snark, though, runs a current of devastatingly honest writing that surprises with its occasional beauty and hits home with the keenness of its insight. As the clock ticks down on Heidi's soul, readers will be rooting for both Jerome and Heidi with all their hearts." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review " Devine Intervention is a little slice of heaven." -- Los Angeles Times "Jerome's bumbling logic and wickedly funny observations are what make Brockenbrough's first book for teens so much fun. Underneath the occasionally risqué humor and unexpected plot twists (including the possession of multiple animals' bodies) is an insightful story about seizing life for all it's worth while you have the chance." -- Publishers Weekly "Brockenbrough's droll style delivers some laugh-out-loud moments. Reluctant readers will find the Heidi-Jerome dynamic entertaining and heartrending." -- School Library Journal, Praise for The Game of Love and Death A B&N Teen Best YA Book A Booklist Editors' Choice A Kirkus Best Teen Book A Publishers Weekly Best Book An Amazon Best Book of the Year A PNBA Northwest Book Awards Winner A YALSA Teens Top Ten Title Winner of the Washington State Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award A Finalist for the Audie Awards * "This sophisticated novel is filled with breathtaking prose and nuanced characterizations... a thoughtful exploration of courage, love, and the price we pay to live." -- Booklist , starred review * "Romance fans will find plenty to swoon over here, while aspiring philosophers will find just as much to ponder." -- BCCB, starred review * "Brockenbrough never sugarcoats the obstacles facing Henry and Flora's love -- whether human prejudices or supernatural manipulations--in this inventive and affecting novel, and the ending in which Flora, who has seen too many people die, realizes how love and death intertwine, is beautiful." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " The Game of Love and Death is a unique and deeply moving novel." -- BookPage "It's a poignant reminder of how far we've come since the 1930s in terms of race, class, and sexual orientation--and how far we still have to go." -- Horn Book "Brockenbrough's precise, luscious prose cuts back and forth among the four protagonists, according each character equal depth, with Ethan playing a heartbreaking supporting role.... Race, class, fate and choice -- they join Love and Death to play their parts in Brockenbrough's haunting and masterfully orchestrated narrative." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Devine Intervention * "Beneath the snark, though, runs a current of devastatingly honest writing that surprises with its occasional beauty and hits home with the keenness of its insight. As the clock ticks down on Heidi's soul, readers will be rooting for both Jerome and Heidi with all their hearts." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review " Devine Intervention is a little slice of heaven." -- Los Angeles Times "Jerome's bumbling logic and wickedly funny observations are what make Brockenbrough's first book for teens so much fun. Underneath the occasionally risqué humor and unexpected plot twists (including the possession of multiple animals' bodies) is an insightful story about seizing life for all it's worth while you have the chance." -- Publishers Weekly "Brockenbrough's droll style delivers some laugh-out-loud moments. Reluctant readers will find the Heidi-Jerome dynamic entertaining and heartrending." -- School Library Journal, Praise for Into the Bloodred Woods "A tapestry of stories, a confluence of voices, this book is a symphony, and Martha Brockenbrough is its maestra." -- Elana K. Arnold, author of the Printz Honor Book Damsel and Red Hood "Unflinching, bloodstained magic." -- Kirkus Reviews "Studded with references to familiar fairy tales, this gruesome fantasy from Brockenbrough explores the revolutionary properties of honesty, equality, and self-acceptance." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for The Game of Love and Death A B&N Teen Best YA Book A Booklist Editors' Choice A Kirkus Best Teen Book A Publishers Weekly Best Book An Amazon Best Book of the Year A PNBA Northwest Book Awards Winner A YALSA Teens Top Ten Title Winner of the Washington State Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award A Finalist for the Audie Awards * "This sophisticated novel is filled with breathtaking prose and nuanced characterizations... a thoughtful exploration of courage, love, and the price we pay to live." -- Booklist , starred review * "Romance fans will find plenty to swoon over here, while aspiring philosophers will find just as much to ponder." -- BCCB , starred review * "Brockenbrough never sugarcoats the obstacles facing Henry and Flora's love -- whether human prejudices or supernatural manipulations--in this inventive and affecting novel, and the ending in which Flora, who has seen too many people die, realizes how love and death intertwine, is beautiful." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " The Game of Love and Death is a unique and deeply moving novel." -- BookPage "It's a poignant reminder of how far we've come since the 1930s in terms of race, class, and sexual orientation--and how far we still have to go." -- Horn Book "Brockenbrough's precise, luscious prose cuts back and forth among the four protagonists, according each character equal depth... Race, class, fate and choice -- they join Love and Death to play their parts in Brockenbrough's haunting and masterfully orchestrated narrative." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Devine Intervention * "Beneath the snark, though, runs a current of devastatingly honest writing that surprises with its occasional beauty and hits home with the keenness of its insight. As the clock ticks down on Heidi's soul, readers will be rooting for both Jerome and Heidi with all their hearts." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review " Devine Intervention is a little slice of heaven." -- Los Angeles Times "Jerome's bumbling logic and wickedly funny observations are what make Brockenbrough's first book for teens so much fun. Underneath the occasionally risqué humor and unexpected plot twists (including the possession of multiple animals' bodies) is an insightful story about seizing life for all it's worth while you have the chance." -- Publishers Weekly "Brockenbrough's droll style delivers some laugh-out-loud moments. Reluctant readers will find the Heidi-Jerome dynamic entertaining and heartrending." -- School Library Journal, Praise for Into the Bloodred Woods "A tapestry of stories, a confluence of voices, this book is a symphony, and Martha Brockenbrough is its maestra." --Elana K. Arnold, author of the Printz Honor Book Damsel and Red Hood "Unflinching, bloodstained magic." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Game of Love and Death A B&N Teen Best YA BookA Booklist Editors' ChoiceA Kirkus Best Teen BookA Publishers Weekly Best BookAn Amazon Best Book of the YearA PNBA Northwest Book Awards WinnerA YALSA Teens Top Ten TitleWinner of the Washington State Scandiuzzi Children's Book AwardA Finalist for the Audie Awards * "This sophisticated novel is filled with breathtaking prose and nuanced characterizations... a thoughtful exploration of courage, love, and the price we pay to live." -- Booklist , starred review * "Romance fans will find plenty to swoon over here, while aspiring philosophers will find just as much to ponder." -- BCCB, starred review * "Brockenbrough never sugarcoats the obstacles facing Henry and Flora's love -- whether human prejudices or supernatural manipulations--in this inventive and affecting novel, and the ending in which Flora, who has seen too many people die, realizes how love and death intertwine, is beautiful." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " The Game of Love and Death is a unique and deeply moving novel." -- BookPage "It's a poignant reminder of how far we've come since the 1930s in terms of race, class, and sexual orientation--and how far we still have to go." -- Horn Book "Brockenbrough's precise, luscious prose cuts back and forth among the four protagonists, according each character equal depth... Race, class, fate and choice -- they join Love and Death to play their parts in Brockenbrough's haunting and masterfully orchestrated narrative." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Devine Intervention * "Beneath the snark, though, runs a current of devastatingly honest writing that surprises with its occasional beauty and hits home with the keenness of its insight. As the clock ticks down on Heidi's soul, readers will be rooting for both Jerome and Heidi with all their hearts." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review " Devine Intervention is a little slice of heaven." -- Los Angeles Times "Jerome's bumbling logic and wickedly funny observations are what make Brockenbrough's first book for teens so much fun. Underneath the occasionally risqué humor and unexpected plot twists (including the possession of multiple animals' bodies) is an insightful story about seizing life for all it's worth while you have the chance." -- Publishers Weekly "Brockenbrough's droll style delivers some laugh-out-loud moments. Reluctant readers will find the Heidi-Jerome dynamic entertaining and heartrending." -- School Library Journal, Praise for The Game of Love and Death A B&N Teen Best YA A Booklist Editors' Choice A Kirkus Best Teen Book A PW Best Book An Amazon Best of the Year A PNBA Northwest Book Awards Winner A YALSA Teens Top Ten Title Winner of the Washington State Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award A Finalist for the Audie Awards * "This sophisticated novel is filled with breathtaking prose and nuanced characterizations... a thoughtful exploration of courage, love, and the price we pay to live." -- Booklist , starred review * "Romance fans will find plenty to swoon over here, while aspiring philosophers will find just as much to ponder." --BCCB, starred review * "Brockenbrough never sugarcoats the obstacles facing Henry and Flora's love--whether human prejudices or supernatural manipulations--in this inventive and affecting novel, and the ending in which Flora, who has seen too many people die, realizes how love and death intertwine, is beautiful." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " The Game of Love and Death is a unique and deeply moving novel." -- BookPage "It's a poignant reminder of how far we've come since the 1930s in terms of race, class, and sexual orientation--and how far we still have to go." -- Horn Book "Brockenbrough's precise, luscious prose cuts back and forth among the four protagonists, according each character equal depth, with Ethan playing a heartbreaking supporting role.... Race, class, fate and choice--they join Love and Death to play their parts in Brockenbrough's haunting and masterfully orchestrated narrative." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Devine Intervention * "Beneath the snark, though, runs a current of devastatingly honest writing that surprises with its occasional beauty and hits home with the keenness of its insight. As the clock ticks down on Heidi's soul, readers will be rooting for both Jerome and Heidi with all their hearts." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review " Devine Intervention is a little slice of heaven." -- Los Angeles Times "Jerome's bumbling logic and wickedly funny observations are what make Brockenbrough's first book for teens so much fun. Underneath the occasionally risqué humor and unexpected plot twists (including the possession of multiple animals' bodies) is an insightful story about seizing life for all it's worth while you have the chance." -- Publishers Weekly "Brockenbrough's droll style delivers some laugh-out-loud moments. Reluctant readers will find the Heidi-Jerome dynamic entertaining and heartrending." -- School Library Journal, Praise for The Game of Love and Death A B&N Teen Best YA BookA Booklist Editors' ChoiceA Kirkus Best Teen BookA Publishers Weekly Best BookAn Amazon Best Book of the YearA PNBA Northwest Book Awards WinnerA YALSA Teens Top Ten TitleWinner of the Washington State Scandiuzzi Children's Book AwardA Finalist for the Audie Awards * "This sophisticated novel is filled with breathtaking prose and nuanced characterizations... a thoughtful exploration of courage, love, and the price we pay to live." -- Booklist , starred review * "Romance fans will find plenty to swoon over here, while aspiring philosophers will find just as much to ponder." -- BCCB, starred review * "Brockenbrough never sugarcoats the obstacles facing Henry and Flora's love -- whether human prejudices or supernatural manipulations--in this inventive and affecting novel, and the ending in which Flora, who has seen too many people die, realizes how love and death intertwine, is beautiful." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " The Game of Love and Death is a unique and deeply moving novel." -- BookPage "It's a poignant reminder of how far we've come since the 1930s in terms of race, class, and sexual orientation--and how far we still have to go." -- Horn Book "Brockenbrough's precise, luscious prose cuts back and forth among the four protagonists, according each character equal depth, with Ethan playing a heartbreaking supporting role.... Race, class, fate and choice -- they join Love and Death to play their parts in Brockenbrough's haunting and masterfully orchestrated narrative." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Devine Intervention * "Beneath the snark, though, runs a current of devastatingly honest writing that surprises with its occasional beauty and hits home with the keenness of its insight. As the clock ticks down on Heidi's soul, readers will be rooting for both Jerome and Heidi with all their hearts." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review " Devine Intervention is a little slice of heaven." -- Los Angeles Times "Jerome's bumbling logic and wickedly funny observations are what make Brockenbrough's first book for teens so much fun. Underneath the occasionally risqué humor and unexpected plot twists (including the possession of multiple animals' bodies) is an insightful story about seizing life for all it's worth while you have the chance." -- Publishers Weekly "Brockenbrough's droll style delivers some laugh-out-loud moments. Reluctant readers will find the Heidi-Jerome dynamic entertaining and heartrending." -- School Library Journal
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