15
Jun
2009
Gold stars never lose their thrill

The Dare Family is here in the balmy Midwest on vacation, but I just had to share this exciting news.

Goddess of the Hunt has received a starred review from Library Journal! You can read the whole review here. A snippet:

This is an exceptional debut novel, from the first hilarious “practice” session to the gradual melting of Jem’s outward reserve and Lucy’s maturing realization of whom she really loves. VERDICT: A beautifully crafted tale that captivates with sassy wit, a lush, sweetly intense sensuality, and an abundance of beautifully articulated, appealing characters.

I’m so very excited by this, because not only is a starred review a tremendous honor, but because this is Library Journal, and I’m a librarian. Aside from the thrill of a great review, I know an LJ starred review means a lot more libraries will buy my book, and that makes me so happy. More copies of GotH out there in the world, freely circulating amongst the public! Hooray!

13 comments to “Gold stars never lose their thrill”

  1. Lindsey
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    · June 15th, 2009 at 1:21 pm · Link

    SQUEEE!!! Huge congrats!



  2. catie james
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    · June 15th, 2009 at 2:22 pm · Link

    Congratulations Tessa!



  3. Elyssa Papa
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    · June 15th, 2009 at 5:21 pm · Link

    Yay! Congrats!!! So well-deserved.



  4. terrio
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    · June 16th, 2009 at 6:24 am · Link

    One of many, many starred reviews in your future. WHOOT!



  5. Janga
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    · June 16th, 2009 at 6:10 am · Link

    Wonderful news, Tessa! Congratulations! Are you keeping a Squee journal for GOTH? There have been so many great moments in its history, and I know the future holds more.



  6. Maggie Robinson
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    · June 16th, 2009 at 11:37 am · Link

    Congratulations! Can’t wait to find you in the stacks!



  7. Lady Leigh
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    · June 17th, 2009 at 10:39 am · Link

    How exciting! I was just talking with a librarian the other day, asking her how she buys books for the city library, and she told me abou the LJ. I’ll be sure to mention you to her 😉



  8. Lori Brighton
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    · June 17th, 2009 at 7:25 pm · Link

    So cool! Congrats! Can’t wait to read the book!



  9. Bev
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    · June 18th, 2009 at 9:43 am · Link

    FABULOUS!!! And well deserved. 🙂



  10. Stefanie H.
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    · June 19th, 2009 at 9:43 am · Link

    Congratulations Tessa! what wonderful news.



  11. Susan W.
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    · June 19th, 2009 at 7:29 pm · Link

    Couldn’t be happier. It is indeed a seal of approval by a discriminating journal. I love when I read your site for a catch up and see something like this. Waiting for this book to come out is like waiting for a baby to be born; the closer you get, the slower the time goes, and then whooosh………… you know how it goes!



  12. Erica Ridley
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    · June 20th, 2009 at 1:26 am · Link

    Awesome!!! Go Tessa!



  13. PJ
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    · June 20th, 2009 at 5:32 am · Link

    Congratulations, Tessa! GOTH is the “must buy” book of 2009!