The Secret of the Reaping is the entertaining continuation of The Vanquishers series. The adventures of Boog and her companions continue as they discover more about the history of Vanquishers, their o…
If you’re a book lover like me, I’m sure you’ve come across books that you wish would never end. I felt that way with Bittersweet in the Hollow, and lucky for me it looks like there’s a sequel in…
At first blush, this book brings Tuck Everlasting to mind; however, the author takes it in a slightly different direction. In each chapter, the character point of view alternates mainly between two c…
As a young teen, I was elated when I discovered DuPrau's first book, The City of Ember. Growing up, my parents were very careful about what their children were allowed to read, so I often had a diffic…
Since the beginning of the ancient practices that were the precursors to modern medicine, humans have tried to eradicate and prevent diseases, or at the very least to alleviate the symptoms and preven…
If you love a great heist story, then look no further than Thieves' Gambit. This young adult thriller hits all the notes: eclectic characters, international venues, intrigue, impossible targets, and…
Carl Hiaasen writes a book that is very much grounded in the events of the past few years with topics around the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinations, and the history of violence against p…
Jen Turano is an expert at humorous historical fiction. A Match in the Making is a great start to The Matchmakers series. The situations that Turano crafts for the main characters are quite laughable.…
The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery is Amanda Cox’s way of getting characters into the hearts of the readers. There are some very heavy topics that are handled with dignity. Readers feel the deep …
The seventh installment of the Invisible Library Series continues to deliver the pacing, plot, and characters readers have come to depend on. Ms. Cogman's ability to write consistently un-puttable do…
Melanie Dobson has once again created a dual-time book that is unforgettable. The Wings of Poppy Pendleton is well-written and changes perspectives between multiple people in a way that keeps readers …
For those readers who like to read seasonal fare around Christmas time, Max Fernsby and the Infinite Toys is a new offering from a duo who previously worked on the script of Ice Age: The Meltdown. Th…
