In Before We Move On, Sally Reiser Simon demonstrates what might happen if we leave our loved ones before we say goodbye. Thirteen-year-old Kiki loves art, drama, and a boy named Jesse. Other than drama camp and stolen moments, they don't really interact, but Jesse's...

Jenifer Majerus brings us an absorbing fantasy in Blessed. At the age of ten Gwendolyn Wood was blessed by the forbidden goddess of Chaos, Variel. Abandoned by her family, she had no one to turn to. At fourteen she burned down the Temple of Solreth...

Black Ruins Rise is a work of fiction in the paranormal, adventure, and interpersonal drama genres, and is the second book in the Blue Shadows Trilogy. The book is intended for young adult readers and was penned by author Lenore Stutznegger. Blue Haven sets out...

In Bleeding Out by Tanya Ross, Ember, Xander, and Will find refuge in the Obviators' underground haven, guided by Ember's telepathic link with her mother. Serpio's return disrupts the Elite, and their already-rolling strain boils over. Ember unveils empathic and stone-manipulating abilities, prompting disguises for...

Breksta's Academy by Natasha Quay is a captivating tale that begins with Breksta Vilkas' serene childhood abruptly disrupted by the ominous arrival of soldiers. Fleeing her home with her mother, Breksta is thrust into the harsh reality of the Academy, a place governed by cruelty...

Earnest, a boy who has respiratory problems, is weighed down by life and wonders if there is more to living and the universe. He finds solace in his imaginary friends and supportive parents. After experiencing gruesome torture at the hands of his school teacher, Earnest...

Bondwitch is a work of fiction penned by author Chelsey M. Ortega in the paranormal adventure, fantasy, and action subgenres and is intended for the young adult reading audience. We are introduced to protagonist Annamaria Lyons, an eighteen-year-old girl from a small Wyoming town who...

Betrayal of Hope by Justin Doyle is a young adult science fiction/fantasy lover’s dream come true. Vastire is losing ground in the long-standing, bitterly fought war with enemies from Erodia, with the overarching Planetary Alliance keeping a close eye on the proceedings. Young Darynn’s entire...

In Benjamin Weiss and the Divine Prophecy by J.A. Robertson, Benjamin Weiss is a “normal” 12-year-old boy attending school, hanging out with friends, going to dances, and going on dates. One attribute of himself that differs from many of his friends is that he is...

Book of Leprechauns starts with a brief history of lore gatherers (leprechauns) who originated in Ireland. Dorn, a leprechaun gone bad, lives deep in the Irish forest. Dorn was once the most powerful leprechaun because he had the gift of magic and knew how to...