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 […]
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 […]
Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch brings together two lost souls who are looking for a place to belong. Will Willow and Mason find a place to belong? Willow Willow starts off the story in LA trying to figure out her life with her mom. She doesn’t know what to do until her […]
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang tells the story of Xishi helping out her people. Can Xishi topple the kingdom of Wu? Xishi Xishi is a beautiful young lady from a small village in the kingdom of Yue. Her mom had Xishi hide her beauty with a shawl so no one could kidnap […]
Dunes of Water by Jessica Flory is an incredible ending to this fantastic duology. How will Norah and Zadock get back to their side of the world? Norah Saranyi Norah Saranyi has much to learn about her Sand gift of Sustaining, and she’s willing to learn while trying to prevent her people from starving. The […]