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Lisette Brodey’s Review of Tattered

LK Gardner-Griffie — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:12:02 +0000

Book Review: Tattered
Reviewed by Lisette Brodey and posted on Amazon.com

I have so many wonderful things to say about LK Gardner-Griffie’s “Tattered”; I’m not sure where to begin. This gifted writer’s third book in her acclaimed Misfit McCabe series is masterfully written. Her superb use of the English language to tell a story puts “Tattered” (and its predecessors) high on the shelf with the classic books of our youth that are passed down from one generation to the next. Simply put: Gardner-Griffie’s books are written to stick around for a long time.

Spirited Katie McCabe doesn’t go looking for trouble, but it finds her. Navigating the world is tough for any teen, but for orphaned Katie, who lives with her Uncle Charley, finding her place in the world has its special challenges. The author is not only spot on with her teen characterizations, but also with the issues that plague so many teens today: bullying, peer pressure, censorship, cutting, relationships, drinking, and so many more.

One of the highlights of this book (and there are many) is when Katie learns that a local “morality” group has decided that many classic books, such as “To Kill A Mockingbird” should be banned from the library. The group is not satisfied with just a ban; their uneducated fury escalates into a book burning and Katie plays a leading role in stopping them, but not without consequences. Gardner-Griffie’s storytelling not only excels, but she is a responsible author, taking the time to fully research what she writes. The stinging reality of her stories is a testament to the heart and soul that she puts into her work.

“Tattered”, and Gardner-Griffie’s two previous books in this series, “Misfit McCabe” and “Nowhere Feels Like Home” are exceptional reads for both teens and adults alike. I cannot recommend these books more highly, and as a reader, I can’t wait for the next book in this standout series.

Misfit McCabe Series Sweetheart Deal

LK Gardner-Griffie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:34 +0000

February is known for being the month for sweethearts... and while I'm not the majorly romantic type (I leave that to my characters) I found myself thinking about what sweethearts my readers are and wanted to do something to celebrate them.

Dies Irae Blog Tour: Embracing the Shadow

LK Gardner-Griffie — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:23 +0000

I'm excited to host Christine Fonseca today on her tour for the release of her novella Dies Irae. I remember having dinner with Christine a while back and we talked about some of our projects. And when she spoke about the story, both Dies Irae and her upcoming book Lacrimosa, which are a part of her Requiem Series, her face lit up.

The Reader’s Gift

LK Gardner-Griffie — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:04:22 +0000

Today was one of those days. You know the sort where Murphy is somewhere in the universe pointing his finger at you and laughing his butt off. Yeah... that was my day.

Winners of the Tattered Blog Tour

LK Gardner-Griffie — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:04:34 +0000

I had a blast on the Tattered tour, and I think those who made it through all of the stops had a great time too. But now it has come to an end. After the holidays, I'm going to come up with some more promotional things to help get the word out about Tattered, but until then, I hope you visit all the stops, even though the prizes are gone and learn more about Katie McCabe and other characters in Tattered!!

Lost In The Crowd…But Not For Long

LK Gardner-Griffie — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:35:51 +0000

Those who know me mostly see the upbeat, almost to the point of perky, side of me. I'm everybody's cheerleader in a business which is rife with rejection and disappointment -- at ALL levels.

Tattered Blog Tour

LK Gardner-Griffie — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:02:10 +0000

The time has FINALLY come for me to get Tattered off my hard drive and send it on its way into the world. I am very excited about this for a few reasons. One -- I don't care what book it is, DONE is a beautiful word.

Banned in New Zealand

Katie McCabe — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:49:08 +0000

Anyone who knows me knows I think banning of books is pretty stupid. If you don't like what's in a book, then don't read it. In fact, by not buying it you're already making a statement with your wallet.

Kindle Fire Giveaway

LK Gardner-Griffie — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:32 +0000

Independent Inklings and Taking Time for Mommy, the online magazine for moms, have joined forces to giveaway a Kindle Fire and ebooks from 55 authors. And guess what??? Misfit McCabe is one of the books you will win! Misfit McCabe was featured on Taking Time For Mommy on November 23rd, so hop on over and check out the other books.

The contest runs from Black Friday (11/25/11) through December 1st 11:59 EST. Coincidentally, December 1st is the launch date for Tattered the third book in the Misfit McCabe series. So that’s another book you could throw on the fire… #justsayin What do you have to do to enter for a chance to win? Follow the below authors on Twitter and Like them on Facebook for chances to win the Fire and lots of cool books. Easy Peasey. Well, what are you waiting for?

Tattered Cover Reveal

LK Gardner-Griffie — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:01:52 +0000

I am very excited to have a cover for the third book in the Misfit McCabe series, Tattered, for a couple of reasons. The first reason is that I love the cover. And secondly, it means the release of Tattered can't be far behind.