Salvacion by Sandra Proudman takes a whole new spin on the tale of Zorro by casting a young Mexican teenage girl and her older brother trying to protect their small town in historical California, right after Mexico loses California to the United States. Can Lola stop Hernandez from getting some more sal roja? Lola de […]
You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao is all about grieving someone and something that shouldn’t have been taken so soon. Can Julie move on from losing Sam? Julie Julie Clark had been in Ellensburg, Washington, for three years when her boyfriend, Sam, died. I like Julie a lot, and I totally connect with her. I’ve never […]
House of Ash and Shadow by Leia Stone turns Fallon Bane’s life upside down when she makes one mistake. Will Fallon survive going to the Academy and being near Ariyon Madden? Fallon Bane Fallon Bane Brookshire was found at the edge of her village on the outskirts of the Gilded City and was raised by […]
I Am Not Jessica Chen by Ann Liang takes us on a journey to finally understand that not everything is how we see it. Will Jenna Chen regret her wish? Jenna Chen Jenna Chen has always wanted to become successful and, at least for once, be acknowledged for what she can do. She would even […]
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani pits friends Agatha and Sophie against each other as they are forced into a fairytale. Will Sophie and Agatha make it out of their fairytale alive? In the town of Gavaldon, two unlikely best friends are taken like so many other children every four years. They […]
In Royal Ruins by Serena Clarke, we see Alora going from her life as a princess to being a peasant when her dad marries her off to Larik, a soldier returning from war. Will Alora stop being a spoiled brat and see the good in people? Alora Princess Alora once loved someone, but when that […]
A Heart of Ice by T.O. Griffiths has the head royal family of Splendania going in two different directions. Will both the prince and princess of Theos keep their realm safe? The Royal Family The head royal family of Splendania consists of King Magnus, Queen Katarina, Princess Vanadae, and Prince Galderon. The family is split […]
The Betrothed by Kiera Cass brings us Hollis Brite—a character whose story is still unfolding. Will Hollis stay with King Jameson or go with this Isolten stranger? Hollis Brite Hollis Brite is our point-of-view character, and let’s say she isn’t the brightest, but according to some people, that is. She tries her hardest to learn […]