Heather Fawcett
Heather Fawcett is a Vancouver-based writer and editor. She holds an M.A. in English Literature and specializes in teen fiction, having written a thesis on Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. She has several years' experience working at various institutions as a teacher and tutor. Currently she works as a technical writer in the business sector, a professional editor for a large university, and a freelance non-fiction and fiction writer. She has been published in several local print outlets, and is the Teen Fiction Topic Editor for Suite101.
While she enjoys all genres of teen fiction, she is particularly interested in urban fantasy and historical fiction. She also writes on her other interests, which include fashion, travel, and archaeology.
If you are an author, agent, or publisher and would like to see a book reviewed in this section, please email Heather using the link on the right side of the page. NOTE: Heather does not normally review self-published works.
Most Popular Articles:
Less Talk, More Plot: Differences Between Teen and Adult Fiction
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly: Review
Popular Self-Published YA Novels: Why Did They Succeed?
Young Adult Fiction Trends: Beyond Vampire Romance Novels
Best Zombie Books for Young Adults
Libba Bray's A Great and Terrible Beauty: Review
Latest Articles
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YA Mystery Fiction: A Reading List for Teen Sleuths
A list of the best recently published mystery novels for teens and young adults.
Feb 24, 2012
- Heather Fawcett
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Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone is a fast-paced, lyrical Young Adult novel featuring angels, monsters, and a highly unusual heroine.
Nov 29, 2011
- Heather Fawcett
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Girl Warriors: A Young Adult Reading List
A list of books starring warrior girls, a trend in the YA genre fuelled by the success of The Hunger Games.
Nov 2, 2011
- Heather Fawcett
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Review: Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi
Paolo Bacigalupi's Ship Breaker was awarded the 2011 Prinz Prize, helping to fuel the YA dystopia craze. This compelling novel lives up to the hype.
Sep 30, 2011
- Heather Fawcett
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Review: Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr
Marr's Darkest Mercy is aptly named, mixing love, horror and redemption into one of this year's best YA novels. Also: an update on the Wicked Lovely film.
Aug 31, 2011
- Heather Fawcett
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A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly: Historical Fiction Review
Reviews Jennifer Donnelly's historical fiction novel for teens, A Northern Light. This is a lyrical novel with memorable characters and plenty of suspense.
Jul 29, 2011
- Heather Fawcett
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Review of Blood Red Road by Moira Young
Blood Red Road is the first novel in the Dustlands series. It's a unique story set in a post-apocalyptic world that will appeal to both teen girls and boys.
Jun 25, 2011
- Heather Fawcett
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Twilight's Long Shadow: Amanda Hocking's My Blood Approves Review
A review of Book 1 in Amanda Hocking's paranormal YA series, My Blood Approves. Why the book should be seen as more than just another Twilight spin-off.
May 15, 2011
- Heather Fawcett
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Dark New World: The Best Dystopian Young Adult Books
Young adult books with dystopian settings are hugely popular right now. What's driving this trend? What are the best dystopian teen novels out there?
Apr 23, 2011
- Heather Fawcett
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What to Wear to a May Wedding: Tips and Styles
Are you a guest at a May wedding? Wondering what to wear? Here are five items and styles you should consider including in your outfit.
Apr 10, 2011
- Heather Fawcett
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