This Wednesday’s pick of the week is The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen. It’s an epic tale that has everything—a failing kingdom, a brewing civil war, a beautiful princess, a deceitful nobleman, lots of political intrigue and plotting (both the good and the bad kind), and a young thief named Sage at the center. This swashbuckling adventure ends in a twist that will remind you of Megan Whelan Turner and leave you eager for the next chapter of Sage’s story. The False Prince is being published in April 2012 though, so you’ll have to be patient. Or, better yet, make a friend with someone at Scholastic!

This Wednesday’s pick of the week is The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen. It’s an epic tale that has everything—a failing kingdom, a brewing civil war, a beautiful princess, a deceitful nobleman, lots of political intrigue and plotting (both the good and the bad kind), and a young thief named Sage at the center. This swashbuckling adventure ends in a twist that will remind you of Megan Whelan Turner and leave you eager for the next chapter of Sage’s story. The False Prince is being published in April 2012 though, so you’ll have to be patient. Or, better yet, make a friend with someone at Scholastic!

Kablaam! Captain Amazing isn’t feeling as spry as he used to and decides to it’s time to take on a crime-fighting partner again. While both his dog and hamster are vying for the spot, the introduction of a new pet chameleon into the mix, and the return of an old nemesis to Metro City threaten to sidetrack their efforts to save the day. Santat’s seven-year labor of love is worth every glorious panel.

Kablaam! Captain Amazing isn’t feeling as spry as he used to and decides to it’s time to take on a crime-fighting partner again. While both his dog and hamster are vying for the spot, the introduction of a new pet chameleon into the mix, and the return of an old nemesis to Metro City threaten to sidetrack their efforts to save the day. Santat’s seven-year labor of love is worth every glorious panel.

David Levithan and Jonathan Farmer’s Every You, Every Me is a high school noir mystery by way of Jonathan Safran Foer for the emo generation. It’s contemplative, gentle, and avant-garde in an easily-digestible way. Rarely have I seen a YA novel so adeptly tap into a teenager’s inability to fully understand psychosis and an adult sense of guilt and regret. Our protagonist, Evan, is confused and lost since the mysterious ‘event’ surrounding the absence of his best friend Ariel. As the reader puts together the story of Ariel’s disappearance we see further into Evan’s pain and the complexities of their companionship. What starts out as conventionally weird ends up affectingly moving and sensitive.

David Levithan and Jonathan Farmer’s Every You, Every Me is a high school noir mystery by way of Jonathan Safran Foer for the emo generation. It’s contemplative, gentle, and avant-garde in an easily-digestible way. Rarely have I seen a YA novel so adeptly tap into a teenager’s inability to fully understand psychosis and an adult sense of guilt and regret. Our protagonist, Evan, is confused and lost since the mysterious ‘event’ surrounding the absence of his best friend Ariel. As the reader puts together the story of Ariel’s disappearance we see further into Evan’s pain and the complexities of their companionship. What starts out as conventionally weird ends up affectingly moving and sensitive.

Every November, riders take part in the Scorpio Races, riding mystical water horses over a deadly course. Some make it to the finish line. Others are not so lucky. Follow Puck Connolly-the first girl ever to enter the competition-and defending champion, Sean Kendrick, as the pair race with more than just a prize at stake. Stiefvater’s lyrical writing and magical atmosphere will have readers both racing to the finish and pulling on the reins, wanting each moment to last just a little bit longer.

Every November, riders take part in the Scorpio Races, riding mystical water horses over a deadly course. Some make it to the finish line. Others are not so lucky. Follow Puck Connolly-the first girl ever to enter the competition-and defending champion, Sean Kendrick, as the pair race with more than just a prize at stake. Stiefvater’s lyrical writing and magical atmosphere will have readers both racing to the finish and pulling on the reins, wanting each moment to last just a little bit longer.