It’s always fun to read a book where the main character loves libraries, but I’m glad I don’t live in a world where books partially constructed of human flesh can turn into monsters when damaged. Unfo…
The second book of The Avatar Series, Tantras, follows the continuing adventures of four heroes as they make their way through a fantasy tale in which the gods of the world’s pantheon have been exiled…
The stunning cover of The Davenports immediately grabbed my attention and the description was equally interesting. Told from four points-of-view, this story was even better than expected from start to…
Kiera Cass is best known for her “The Selection” series, which was very popular in the early 2010s. Since then, she has released a few other books which have not had the same level of success. I haven…
Song of Silver, Flame Like Night is a sweeping, epic, Asian-inspired YA fantasy. Although the pages will fly by with action, the author artfully is still able to create two pillars that elevate this …
A Magic Steeped in Poison is the first in a Chinese-inspired fantasy duology. The main selling point of this book is a magic system almost entirely based on tea, which I found intriguing. Talented ind…
Eternally Yours is a collection of stories by 15 young adult fiction writers that centers around themes of love in the mythical/paranormal/fantasy type realm. The authors are comprised of many m…
For fans of dark fantasy with a nuance of horror, Shades of Rust and Ruin is sure to satisfy. A.G. Howard creates a world and setting that is always a little chaotic, unsettled, and unpredictable fo…
Are you looking for a book that will make you nostalgic for McDonald's Playlands and arcade games? I should probably mention that there are some run-ins with some huge spiders and other creepy, nightm…
This is one of those creepy, crawly, get-under-your-skin, kind of novels that makes you wonder if you should lock your doors and never leave home. But it was delightful in that respect. I wasn’t qui…
The Beholder is a fun, absorbing read, but it’s not of particularly high quality. It has flaws in terms of plot, characters, worldbuilding, and overall believability, but I whipped through it in a cou…
This graphic novel is a story set within a story. It opens with the author of the Darryl Openworld story meeting with her publisher or editor and reviewing what is being written. The book …
