Everyone should read at least one Discworld book. Much has been said about Discworld, the 41-book series by Terry Pratchett, so I’ll give you just the basics. Although the size of the series may seem …
This fantasy sports a clever premise using a well-known fairy tale as the catalyst. Readers should not be expecting a retelling or minor twist on the Cinderella story. Instead, this novel is what ha…
Once in a Blue Moon is a sad, sweet, middle grade novel written in verse. This is a relatively short book -- almost a novelette or a lengthy short story; it covers only a few days in the characters' l…
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 …
Looking for something a bit dark and deadly to read this summer? Starlings is a new release that you won’t want to miss! This is a book with lots of unexpected twists and turns, so many thin…
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…
It's 1794 and France is in the midst of an ugly civil war. Grief-stricken and bitter, Maxence Etienne is about to cross paths with the strong-willed Armelle Bernard. Their harrowing plight, as well a…
Prince of Lies is the enthralling sequel to the Avatar Trilogy. (If you have not read the Avatar Trilogy, read no further in this review and proceed instead to the review for Shadowdale to begin your …
Lei and the Fire Goddess is a middle grade fantasy based in Hawaiian mythology. Hawaiian words are liberally entwined in the text, and the novel explores themes of cultural identity, family, and how …
Hench is a well-written supervillain novel which delves into some deeper themes. The story is easy to get sucked into, the character dynamics are entertaining, and the premise is excellent. However, t…
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 …
Kimberley Woodhouse brings her Secrets of the Canyon series to a bittersweet end with A Mark of Grace. Readers will want to read the previous two installments to maximize their enjoyment of the chara…
