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 …
This middle grade contemporary fiction novel is a truly tender story about family and sibling relationships. With some elements inspired by autobiographical elements from the author's life, the novel…
Christina Soontornvat has the golden touch. This author has just received her third nod from the Newbery selection committee with a Newbery Honor Award for The Last Mapmaker. This is an author that …
The Worlds We Leave Behind by A.F. Harrold is a compelling and somewhat disturbing fairytale-esque story underlining the theme "Be careful what you wish for".
Hex is a boy who exhibits a strangen…
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…
Kate Breslin takes readers back to England and World War I in In Love’s Time. Those who read the book Not by Sight will be delighted to be back with Clare, Grace, Jack, and Marcus. Things are even mo…
This award-winning book is contemporary fiction that feels completely grounded in reality. Everything the protagonist, Maizy, does seems completely plausible for her age and situation. Maizy has the…
The Blackout Book Club by Amy Lynn Green is a standalone novel set during World War II. The author has a way of pulling readers into the lives of all of the characters. She sets each chara…
The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin is a historical fiction piece set in Denmark. Readers are pulled into the chaos of World War II in Europe. This story starts with secret agents, assumed identity, pe…
Junkyard Dogs was an intense and deep look at a young life being lived on the margin. A 17-year-old boy, Josh, who should have adult support in his life basically gets abandoned by those adults who s…
Zombie Cupcakes: And Other Scary Tales is just what it sounds like. It is a book of short stories that are a mix of horror frosting spread atop silly, fun tales with sprinkles of shock value on top. T…
Miss Newbury's List is a romantic coming-of-age story from Shadow Mountain Publishing's Proper Romance series. Written by the talented Megan Walker, the novel is told from the point-of-view of Rosalin…
