Wow. This was an amazingly compelling dystopian young adult novel that was disturbing and thought-provoking on so many levels. Set in a future where there is no natural death, there is a designated …
This second novel is every bit as charming as the first book by Richard Osman. Although this is a mystery, the delightful characters are back in full force (especially Joyce) and they threaten to com…
Map of Flames is book 1 in what is scheduled to be a three book series. Because of the transparent writing style and the fast pacing, this book is an excellent choice for readers who are ready to mov…
“Who are you to say what my fate is – if I am to fail, or if I am to succeed? My fate is not yours to decide. My fate belongs to me.”
This book is so good I accidentally read it twice. I loved read…
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…
Utterly delightful from first to last! This is the debut novel of Richard Osman, a script writer. This is a mystery with plenty of twists and turns, a few red-herrings, and deaths in spades. It is …
For a book whose major plot catalyst is suicide, this was a remarkably and expectedly positive reading experience. This book orbits around the question of what would one's life look like if they made…
Alan Gratz is becoming "the guy" for middle grade historical fiction on tough topics. Refugee has received many accolades--all of which it deserves. It is a raw, unfiltered look at the immigrant exp…
The Magic Misfits is the first book in a four book New York Times Bestselling series. This is a strong entry to the middle grade market. There is a diverse cast of young characters and the…
Keeper of the Lost Cities was published back in 2012, was a New York Times Bestseller, and spawned a nine-book series. How is it that it never hit my radar? It is easy to see why this…
In The Last Wish, Andrzej Sapkowski introduces readers to The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a renowned hunter of monsters. His tale is told through a set of short stories tied together by an overlyin…
The plot of Heart-Shaped Box grabs the reader from the beginning, and its spookiness hounds them through the book’s pages like a vengeful specter. This ghost story is refreshing in its compl…
