HOW to SET the WORLD on FIRE by T.K. Riggins – Middle Grade/Young Adult, School of Magic, Fantasy
A School of Magic YA novel that is fast-paced, good humored, beautifully penned, with engaging characters. Very smart!
The FLYING BURGOWSKI by Gretchen Wing – YA, Social & Family Issues, Fantasy
Realistic teen life plus a hefty dose of magic realism equals a mighty fine read! Gretchen Wing's "The Flying Burgowski" will lift you above it all and satisfy your longing for a really good YA book.
DIGGER: SIERRA and the CASE of the CHIMERA KILLER by Robert D. Calkins – YA, Mystery/Thriller, Crime Fiction
One boy and his search-and-rescue dog seek for the truth among a serial killer’s grisly work in the Pacific Northwest. Readers, young and adult alike, will be charmed and intrigued by the subtleties of this well-conceived and cinematic mystery.
The SPANISH CLUB by Danielle Burnette – Y/A, Fiction
When Brianna's Spanish Club travels to Mexico City, an unsettling truth divides family and friends - and threatens the safety of the entire trip. Can forgiveness be the answer when the deception is so fresh?
Age of Order by Julian North – YA Dystopian SciFi
Powerfully charged with rich characters and a dynamic storyline--one of the BEST new Y/A books we've reviewed!
Gateways by Jessica Schaub – Y/A Fantasy
A great read with a magical – air-bending quality that will draw the reader in and not allow them to leave until the very last page.
Tupelo Honey by Lis Anna Langston – Y/A
When you read more than a hundred books per year, it’s exciting to find one that surprises you. "Tupelo Honey" is one. A stick-to-the-ribs portrait of an extraordinary girl who overcomes the deck stacked against her in the deep South.
NEWORLD PAPERS: The HISTORIAN’S TALE by KB Shaw
A young man’s unique talents plunge him into a revolutionary movement and force him to make decisions that could destroy his world, the peaceful Neworld with no concept of war or murder.
An Editorial Review of “Spirit Legacy” by E.E. Holmes
E.E. Holmes’ YA paranormal thriller starts out strong and just keeps getting stronger, revealing a storyline that’s believable in large part to its well-drawn characters, its accurate depiction of college life, and the familial compassion that surfaces along with the long-held secrets.
An Editorial Review of “The Starlight Fortress” by Fiona Rawsontile
Rawsontile's characters and their language, lifestyles (with a few tweaks), hopes, and desires—as well as their darker natures of envy, jealousy, hate, prejudice, and war—will resonate with readers. Hostilities mount and battle fleets are amassed. Be sure to strap in, hang on tightly, and enjoy Rawsontile’s exhilarating ride into the future.