Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White is the epic conclusion to the duology that started with Song of Silver, Flame of Night. This book is sweeping in its story and lyrical in its language with descript…
The first order of business is a shout out to the illustrator and the awesome cover art, which perfectly captures the vibe for this middle grade spy adventure book. The Misfits is just a lot of fun t…
Starter Villian is my "starter" book for long-time science fiction author John Scalzi. I was definitely amused. Although this book is categorized as science fiction and published by Tor, it is less…
Mr. Osman has written yet another charming, witty, engaging, and complex story stuffed with memorable characters. This book once again checks all the boxes--which is no small feat when the first two …
Okaaay....this isn't your little sister's unicorn. Instead, the unicorns in this book are high-spirited, carnivorous, violent, and dangerous beasts. Oh, and that is just the domesticated ones; the wi…
Ms. Thomas hits all the right notes in this middle grade fantasy. The books starts out echoing a certain Boy Wizard's story, but rather than feeling like an imitation, it feels like a tipping of the …
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…
Historical fiction lovers, romance lovers, and the general bibliophile will enjoy this novel. Set in the 1930's in the hills of Kentucky, this story has one antagonist, but two protagonists who share…
Natasha Preston has written quite a few YA books in the past several years and The Island is her most recent hot release. Reading the synopsis of this book, I was intrigued--a sneak peek weekend at a …
Though I’m undecided on whether or not I believe in ghosts, I do enjoy a good ghost story every now and then. Usually, the book I end up choosing is YA or middle grade fiction and is pretty low key. T…
The Swifts is a mystery for young readers that is a cross between an Agatha Christie novel (think lots of suspects trapped in a creepy old house with a murderer on the loose) and The Mysterious Benedi…
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 …
