Monster Academy by Catherine Banks is a different and exciting tale about monsters and humans. Can Francis, Loralie, and Tsukiko save their classmates and teachers? Francis Stein Francis Stein is the daughter of Frankenstein and his wife. Well, she was created for them by Doctor Frankenstein herself. She and her friends are the children of […]
Where Angels Can’t Follow by Jessi Kallison is a different approach to what we think angels might be doing and if God is truly listening. Can Nate stop sculpting? Nathaniel Jacoby Nathaniel Jacoby, aka Nate, is seventeen, and he’s had a terrible past up to that point. Let’s say that this native New Orleans kid […]
Birthspell by Miriam Khan is a different approach to explain why a kid is an orphan. What is happening to Crystal at Thorncrest Manor? Crystal Valdez Crystal Valdez is our main character and the one we follow on this crazy journey. She seemed like a good character at the beginning when she was at the […]
Mercadia Calling by Shaka Bry is another version of the merfolk that we hear myths about while growing up. Yet, it has a new and slightly sinister spin. Do mermaids actually exist? Jonah Jonah is our human character, and he is unabashedly entered into this world of mermaids and merliens when he rescues this older […]
Asbury High and the Parcels of Poison by Kelly Brady Channick is another fantastic version of a Scooby-Doo book that I love. Can the gang figure out why Brady’s customers’ are getting food poisoning? The gang The gang is back again to solve another mystery. Okay, okay with help from Cornelious’s cousin but not by […]
When You Were Mine by Alessa Martel is a cute little romantic book about a second chance love that is all clean and wholesome. Will Jenny be able to make things right with Michael so that they will both feel better? Jenny Collins Jenny Collins is our point of view character, and I think this […]
KickFlip Summer by Danielle Jacks is a great summer read that has the right amount of romance. Can Kara and Bear handle just a summer romance? Kara Kara is the main female character. She is a sweet girl who doesn’t like to be in the limelight, let alone take charge when it comes to doing […]
Tessa by Kfir Luzzatto is a fascinating book on a significant fantasy trope of reading someone else’s mind. What is Tessa’s mission that puts almost everything at risk? Tessa Tessa is no ordinary seventeen-year-old girl that was raised with her family. Nope, Tessa has been in a secret government agency, and let’s just say that […]