The Legend of Elberkhan by Yuxiao Chen combines music and literature in a truly fantastic way. Can Aary keep his safe haven a secret from his tormentor? Aary Aary has been an orphan for as long as he can remember. Okay, for basically his whole life. He has been a prisoner of war since he was […]
Song of the Six Realms by Judy I. Lin brings Guxue to a realm that isn’t usually accessible to her and finds things that she thought she lost. Can Guxue survive in the Celestial Realm long enough to help Duke Meng? Guxue Guxue prefers to be called Xue, as it’s less of a mouthful and […]
Reave by C. Miller is about Aster remembering that life is worth living for and not just surviving. Can Aster leave the only home she’s known for the past ten years? Aster Aster has lived a life of service for the past decade, which has made her somewhat sheltered. I mostly only say that because […]
The Skyman’s Legacy by Pete Kramer is a two-part book that takes an unexpected turn. Can Cal save Mag? Cal Bannon is one of our heroes in this steampunk fantasy adventure. He works for the government, known as the Confederation, in the Special Section of their skyfleet. I was honestly intrigued by the whole thing. […]
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 […]