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By: PurpleRanger

PurpleRanger — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:49:27 +0000

Based on what I’ve read so far, if a unicorn hunter becomes sexually active, she loses her superpowers, so a hunter who is . . . no longer qualified would be rather apparent. But going back to my example above, what about the girl who just wants to be a normal girl, but doesn’t want to go through the process of . . . disqualifying herself? Would she be able to fake not being a virgin so she would be left alone?

Yeah, I already know what you’re going to say, Diana. I’ll have to read the book to find out.

By: B.E. Sanderson

B.E. Sanderson — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:17:40 +0000

Congratulations on the awesome review. I can’t wait to read the book.

By: Maureen McGowan

Maureen McGowan — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:08:39 +0000

Congrats on the great review, Diana. May it be one of many.

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By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:42:23 +0000

Pam: There’s a lot of themes/similarities we’re considering. I really love the working title, but we’re worried it’s something that only resonates for the people who have read the book.

Liann: That’s really interesting (re: sex ed classes) and I’m sorry to hear it. Most of the stories I hear are about teens who are taught abstinence and NOTHING else, which I think is probably even more damaging, because then they really aren’t prepared for some of the complexities that come with sexual activity. I had comprehensive sex education in high school. We learned all the dangers, all the preventative measures, and also about abstinence.

Laura: Glad to hear it! It’s been interesting to see how polarizing the topic has become. Some people are all over the book just because it has killer unicorns in it, and some people think the topic is just too silly to even consider. I’m of the opinion that speculative and fantasy fiction can be a great way to tackle some real life issues — not just the social ones, but also extinction, environmentalism, animal rights…

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:28:26 +0000

Got to admit – I’ve been a little bit skeptical about reading a book on killer unicorns. But a book about sexuality and abstinence and power associated with female virginity? I’m totally there! Definitely adding Rampant to my TBR list.

By: Liann

Liann — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:09:05 +0000

As a teen, I was always astounded when sex ed instructors came and delivered a sermon on every choice there is out there except for abstinence. I don’t think I’ve ever read a YA book that makes a statement about abstinence being a wise, reasonable, and perfectly respectable choice, so I’ll definitely look forward to reading this. Too many YA books these days have the “you’re going to do it anyway, why not do it now?” attitude towards sex, which I find deprecating and demeaning. As if sex were the be-all, end-all of a teenager’s existence!

I will keep my eye out for when my bookstore stocks Rampant

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:21:06 +0000

I think because “rampant” is an adjective the titles of the books in the series should be two-syllable adjectives (like “Fiery”). I don’t think this is overdone (yes, it’s been done), but it would be cool.

By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:18:59 +0000

RJ, I know what you mean, though, in my book, hunters are specifically female. (It’s an Artemis thing.)

PR, you should read the book and see.

By: PurpleRanger

PurpleRanger — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:01:05 +0000

Of course, there is also the flipside. You could have a girl who doesn’t want to be a unicorn hunter, who just wants to be a normal girl — think Buffy when she is first told that she is a Slayer. That girl might be looking for the quick way out of the whole thing.