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…
The stunning cover of The Davenports immediately grabbed my attention and the description was equally interesting. Told from four points-of-view, this story was even better than expected from start to…
Savannah Jane McCrary maintains her high standards in book three. The research and details included in this book are obviously well researched and crafted with care. In this high stakes ga…
Kiera Cass is best known for her “The Selection” series, which was very popular in the early 2010s. Since then, she has released a few other books which have not had the same level of success. I haven…
Those looking for an epic fantasy in an exotic land need look no further! Spice Road is a young adult fantasy with an Arabian motif. There is a journey/quest across dangerous lands, magic, fighting,…
Looking for your next great middle grade fantasy read? Look no further. While the elements may seem familiar--a group of diverse characters, magic, dragons--the author pulls them together in an unco…
Legends & Lattes was published in early 2022, and it quickly became known as a cozy, relaxing fantasy story. And that’s exactly what it is. This is the tale of an orc setting up a coffee shop in a…
So refreshingly delightful! I think I just found my next "favorite" book.
The format of the book is really a journal that is being kept by Emily as she researches fairy folk for her definitive wor…
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 …
If I had to choose one word to describe Ancillary Justice, it would be “subtle.” Nothing is obvious. The story unfolds gradually, and the author lets the reader draw their own conclusions without expl…
Dangerous Beauty by Melissa Koslin is a standalone novel. As one might guess from the title, it is not a light-hearted romance designed to bring warm feelings and happiness. Rather it is a story about…
Kimberley Woodhouse returns to the Grand Canyon for her second Secrets of the Canyon book, A Gem of Truth. It is not required to read the first book in this series, but reading the first helps fill in…
