As the first entry in the Gateway series, The Calling by Louise G White, holds huge promise of a wonderful ride for fans of contemporary young adult fantasy. Carolyn’s mother and brother have gone missing, escaping through a hole which appeared on their kitchen wall....

The Scholar, the Sphinx and the Threads of Fate is the third entry in The Scholar and the Sphinx series by A.R. Cook, a great fantasy read for young adult readers. This is a story that combines very interesting elements into a powerful plot —...

The Lousiest Unicorn by Carrie Finke is a cleverly written fantasy adventure that begins with Aliniara, a vain young unicorn that meets the Princess Vivian. When a witch happens upon them, Aliniara begins to flee and is surprised when the princess is able to mount...

Walls separate Manhattan from the rest of the world and strict religious laws govern its inhabitants, the women in particular, in Time Zero by Carolyn Cohagan. Mina is fifteen years old and it’s the day of her offering, a ceremony to arrange her marriage. If...

The Realm of Eternal Magic by Ted Lampron is an engrossing visit to a magical world. This novel is perfect for the young fantasy lover with a host of fantastical creatures, lands, and three adventurous youngsters who discover a secret that leads them on an...

The Reach Between Worlds: The Arclight Saga, Book 1 is an epic, coming of age fantasy for young adults and adults, written by C.M. Hayden. Taro realized that having anything to do with Victor Mathan was a perilous undertaking at best, and he knew his...

Mike Shelton's The Dragon Rider, the second installment of The Alaris Chronicles, starts where the first book left off. Bakari, now a Dragon Rider, is trying to make sense of his new role in life by visiting Mahli, his ancestral land. Bak learns more about...

The Blue Unicorn's Journey to Osm is a young adult fantasy novel written by Sybrina Durant and illustrated by Dasguptarts. The Tribe of the Metal Unicorns had hoped and prayed that the oracle’s prophecy that the last-born unicorn would save the tribe from the evil...

In a land where women rule, life is not always perfect. When Mia’s dearest friend, Kate, bucks the system and runs away with her mate, rebellion is the topic of conversation and concern among the breeders. While Mia is saddened by the mysterious departure of...

The Fairytale's Daughter by Carolyn Swanson is a stunning novel about an eighteen-year-old princess named Aylan. Aylan is going to a fancy school for princesses, where she becomes friends with Princess Gala and Princess Olivia. All three friends have secrets, some better kept than others....