Crossing Charry Ridge by Suzann Albright offers a wonderfully imaginative, profoundly touching, and often humorous crow’s-eye view of contemporary life in Southern Appalachia along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The story’s crow narrator, Jet, is found as a seemingly abandoned fledgling by one of the story’s...

Richard by Michael W Hickman is an engaging and imaginative science fiction story that takes readers on an unexpected adventure from a typical teenage existence to a galactic royal destiny. The book skillfully weaves elements of coming-of-age, space exploration, and political intrigue, providing a fresh...

Far off on the horizon, on top of a great waterfall that overlooks a deep valley, stands a walled community called Taliver. Not too far beyond its protective wall lies an unforgiving and desolate landscape, where biting cold, treacherous storms and horrifying creatures roam, relentlessly...

Broken Pencils by J.R. Rice is the story of a Black high school teenager diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The story starts with him preparing to go to his prom in San Francisco. Many elements resulted in the catastrophe of this night. His prom is on...

Linn Aspen's The Dreamtidings of a Disgruntled Starbeing crafts an enthralling narrative that blends whimsical charm with profound introspection, inviting readers on an awe-inspiring journey of self-revelation. It follows the journey of 13-year-old Klara Tippins, a precocious starbeing who finds solace from her challenging life...

The Stronger Brother by G. A. Scibetta is a coming-of-age novel focusing on family relations and dysfunction. Theodore Perkins has it all, from a wealthy Canadian family, everything is available to him, except that which he needs the most: familial love and acceptance for who...

Born Torn: Kiara Noir Mother Nature Series by Suz Eglington begins the story of Kiara as she uncovers secrets that change her life forever. Kiara knew no one from her extended family. Growing up on a Colorado reservation with her mother, she wasn't fond of...

All Our Faults by Charlotte Brough is YA fiction at its best. Jack Porter appears to have the perfect life. As Lakemere High’s star athlete, he has girls falling over him and a bright future ahead. But he has an eating disorder that he refuses...

Once Upon a Wonderland by DJ Stoneham is the second book in the standalone Wonderland stories. Alice realized that she agreed with her parents’ assessment of her character - headstrong and living in a dream world. She certainly used more double negatives than other girls....

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...