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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Remember Pompeii by Kika Emers is a fascinating tale about a teenage girl trying to keep her family together. Can Kali keep her family together? Kali Brewster Kali Brewster isn’t like other sixteen-year-olds with mommy and daddy issues. Nope, hers have stemmed from years of not having the parents she has been craving. For the […]
Midnight Strikes by Zeba Shahnaz is about one girl trying to stop a travesty. Will Anais stop the attack? Anais is the only daughter of a Conde, what we would call a Count, and in her world, not even that will stop the people at court making fun of her. You see, the people in […]