Mira and the Magic Pond by Zahra Omar Shansab is a young adult fantasy set in the vibrant yet challenging environment of the Indian slums. The story centers on twelve-year-old Mira, who sells samosas to support her family. Her life takes a magical turn when...

March & Feather is penned by author Emma Saska in the coming-of-age, interpersonal drama, and contemporary romance subgenres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience. The action follows high school senior Audra Dunne as she navigates the complexities of friendship, family, and personal...

Morwitch: Breaking the Rules by Jennifer Redmile is a YA urban fantasy story. There’s nothing special about Ellie. She just wants to finish school and get on with life. And then a family secret comes to light and Ellie finds out she is half mortal,...

Master of Music by Marla Himeda unfolds the tale of Kaelin, an orphan possessing a remarkable yet dangerous musical talent. He hides this talent, playing only when alone due to fear that his music can harm others. The plot takes a turn when a Master...

Metamorphosis: The Girl with No Face by Ivy Logan is a dark and fractured fantasy about Amelia's quest to uncover the truths beneath past secrets. In Peradora, South America, Siobhan, the queen of the Heichi, is just beginning to discover her self-worth. Pain is as...

Sixteen-year-old Cos McDhai has an average life for an Irish boy growing up in Iowa, but a beautiful girl in a green Pinto changes everything. The summer will remain etched in his mind as the girl, Kathy, pushes his boundaries and makes him fall...

Mentors and Tormentors: On the Journey to Self-Respect by Tim Jones, MD, is a must-read. The year is 1974; Wendall Nichols and his little brother, Damon, live in Benson, Kansas. Wendall thinks he's oppressed and is unhappy. But he isn't aware of how privileged he...

Mud Crab Kingdom is a young adult fantasy adventure by Dr. Joel Anthony Hamilton. All thirteen-year-old Marcious Leojé wants is to build his kingdom in the muddy mangroves alongside his best friend, Etel Duetman. Son of the fair-skinned King Leojé, Marcious inherited his mother's mud-skinned...

Misconduct by Christopher Renna is an interpersonal drama covering social issues intended for young adult audiences. It contains serious themes, such as the abuse of a minor as well as explicit language, drugs, and sex references throughout. This poignant and thought-provoking story follows the life...

Music Is All Around Me by Heather Jack, illustrated by Eileen Vuorinen, is a lovely children’s book. It is an ode to music, to learning with the five senses, and to being oneself and enjoying all the small pleasures we can. It is also about...