The Boven Naturals: Secrets of Zephyria by C.M. Rehfus-Wilsek is an enthralling story that combines fantasy, magic, and adventure in a captivating narrative. The second installment in the series follows Paige Connatis, a young woman caught in an age-old prophecy and a power struggle. With...

Richard J. Kendrick brings us clockpunk young adult fantasy in Squawk of the Were-Chicken. Deidre has many 'oops' moments wherein her “thinky” bits have time to catch up. To Deidre, it seems this is all a part of becoming a grown-up. Between her tinkering, going...

Rebellion is the second book in The Kingdom series by Tyler Svec. Although the war between the Lucerine-led Alliance and Chrystar's Kingdom continues, Roy Van Doren and his wife Abigail enjoy time together in their cabin in the Appalachian Mountains. But soon, Jonathan brings along...

The Lost King by Elizabeth Creith is an epic tale that starts in the kingdom of Valenia. The protagonist, Princess Kiar, fears for the well-being of her people. Wild animals are destroying the crops, and winter is soon approaching. Kiar receives an ominous message from...

Kianola by Nathan Roth offers a heartfelt exploration of adolescent identity through the lens of virtual reality gaming. The author introduces us to Nole, an introverted eighth-grader who finds solace away from real-world challenges in the immersive digital realm of Enix. Within this virtual world,...

“Life isn’t necessarily about what happens to you but rather who happens to you.” That is true, and Daren Hatfield's Nothing Ever Happens On Main Street is a reminder that events do not fashion themselves; people create them through their actions. Young Parker Riley is...

The Music of Unexpected Things by Jamie Deacon is a heartfelt young adult coming-of-age novel that follows two girls, Georgie and Mina, as they navigate their dreams and emotions at Dukes Academy's prestigious summer camp. Georgie, arriving with her guide dog, seeks friendship and a...

Scott Killian and the Letter by Jessica Manges is a YA adventure thriller featuring 18-year-old Scott who doesn’t want much in life. His parents have disappeared, leaving Scott alone. One day, he finds a letter his mother wrote before she disappeared, a puzzle that Scott...

The Minstrel and the Prophet by Larry Z. Daily, the first book of the Chronicles of the Lawbreaker, will appeal to fans of epic fantasy, action, and adventure. Lauren grows up in the village of Cresswell, in the Federated Kingdoms of Alomar. His father, Dalach,...

Plagued Lands by Nikki Brooke is a compelling young adult sci-fi tale set in a dystopian future where cities enclosed in glass bubbles offer protection from rampant diseases. Sixteen-year-old Martina, a resilient Colombian teen caring for her younger brother, begins to question their bubble's safety...