Shipwreck on ShadowWorld by David R. Beshears is a science fiction adventure that follows Jim, a thirteen-year-old boy who is stranded on an alien planet after a pirate attack on his space liner. From the moment Jim wakes up in the wreckage, the narrative pulls...

Nayden Kostov's 373 Mind-Boggling Facts and Questions from the Puzzle Vault is quite a unique book with various intellectually stimulating questions for entertainment, learning, and discussion. This book comprises a collection of verified facts, questions, and answers grouped into themes such as historical mysteries, cultural...

Dolly by B. B. Calais is a poignant story that follows Dolores, a high school student who tends to keep to herself and lives in silence. The narrative explores her tumultuous inner world and her struggle to find stability amidst trauma, societal expectations, and personal...

Getting to Know Andrew by Barbara N. Clark, PhD, is an insightful story that offers readers a unique glimpse into the life of Andrew, a neurodivergent teenager navigating the challenges and triumphs of adolescence. The story is told through Andrew’s perspective, allowing readers to experience...

Get ready for a few laughs and a dose of sweet romance with Nicole Schubert's Boyfriend in a Body Cast. Beatrix Plumb, a sixteen-year-old romantic and idealist, has a penchant for Appalachian flatfoot poetry and hip hop. Being the romantic that she is, Bee hopes...

Ruby Fink's Chispa is one of the best novels I've read this year, boldly combining coming-of-age angst with mesmerizing romance. Seventeen-year-old Claire Beauchene is an ambitious ballroom dancer determined to win her third consecutive title at the prestigious Blackpool Dance Festival. As she prepares for...

The Beauties and Her Beast (Love and Flora) by A.J. Hughes follows Belle Holmes, a sixteen-year-old girl who sacrificed herself to save her father, Freddy, after he stole from a magical kingdom ruled by two beastly brothers, Raoul and Esmé. Freddy lost his wealth and...

Lavender Flynn’s unusual purple eyes have always garnered unwanted attention, with strangers asking intrusive questions and school bullies dubbing her a witch. Yet, neither insults nor a bruised heart can dampen her passion for music, especially when an eerily beautiful melody reaches her, one that...

“I don’t date. I study. I’m not a cheerleader in training. I don’t flirt. I’m… just serious.” That’s Laura McGonogle. She’s shy, but she’s also very smart. Other than her serious nature, she’s a typical fourteen-year-old with a family of overachievers. In C.J. Booth’s Laura...

Anomalous Isle by J.L. Echelbarger is a middle-grade/YA fantasy about outcasts who find sanctuary and purpose on a secret island in another galaxy. The narrative centers on the protagonist, Dalisay, who is the only resident who was actually born on the island. She is forbidden...