The Garden of the Jelly Bean Faeiries by Kris Stevenn makes one realize that the statement “Be careful what you wish for” has some meaning. Will Ruby fit in? Ruby Ruby is a seven-year-old orphan girl who was adopted by the Sanderill family. Most of the family was happy to have Ruby there—except two of […]
Ink and Ore by Hayley Whiteley has Brenna and Katiel thinking they can stop the war. Will Brenna and Katiel stop the war before anyone gets hurt? Brenna Malley Brenna Malley is one of the two main characters in this story. She is, I feel, like the comic relief character of this duo. Brenna makes […]
Ophelia P.I.: Murder in Cicero by T. Lockhaven and Catherine LaCroix is a wonderfully written quick read. Will Ophelia figure out who killed Diane Kahler before the culprit gets away? Ophelia Windsor Our investigator is Ophelia Windsor. She is the only private investigator in Cicero, Illinois. Ms. Windsor investigates both magical and nonmagical crimes. She […]
Monster Born by Kris Austen Radcliffe is a new look at how Frankstein’s monster would function in these modern times. Will Frank figure out who the latest monster in town is and save his adopted family? Frank Victorson The man that Frankenstein built now lives in Minnesota. He has been alive for two centuries and […]
Into the Churn by Hayley Reese Chow follows Ezren Hart and Foster Sterling while competing with each other in the race of a lifetime. Can Ezren win the royale to keep the terraforming going? Ezren Hart Ezren Hart is our female lead, and she’s an older sister. Her family is essential to her since it’s […]
A Kiss for Kate by Sara Fitzgerald is about a woman finding the right man for her by Christmas. Will Kate have her Hallmark moment? Kate Smith Miss Kate Smith is our lovely leading lady. Kate starts off a bit snobby, only wanting the best of things, but she evolves as she starts to work […]
Star Struck by Marjorie McCown is an insightful look at Hollywood’s glamorous world with a mystery twist. Will Joey figure out what is happening and get over her guilt? Joey Jessop Our sleuth is Joey Jessop, a Hollywood costumer. She is working on a movie about the golden years of Hollywood, set in the 1930s. […]
Love Always by Diane Green has Becky contemplating who she loves more: Juan Carlos or Detective Mike Myers. Who does Becky end up marrying? Becky Chalmers is twenty years old and had just gotten engaged to Mike Myers when she discovered some troubling news. Can Becky get through this patch of new knowledge and still […]