Amy McNulty delivers beautiful fantasy fiction in Nobody’s Goddess. Noll is on the verge of turning seventeen, and all her friends are moving on, finding their goddesses. Her best friend Jurij found his goddess in Noll’s sister. Women wield power over the men in the...

Becoming Calvin: The Wake of Expectations, Volume 1, by Javier De Lucia, is a compelling story that takes readers on an emotional journey through the life of its protagonist, Calvin McShane. The story explores personal growth, change, and the search for identity. Combining introspection with...

Set in the near future, Betrayal is the first book in The Vulture Effect series by Simone Parker. An organization called the Coalition is planning on releasing a deadly virus in hopes of reshaping society. The story follows Sierra, a nineteen-year-old survivor who was betrayed...

Dancing in the Daylight by Ben Hafer is a perfectly delightful YA coming-of-age story. Noah Harper wants to stay in the shadows, away from the spotlight. He loves 80s pop culture and prefers to spend his time giving his imagination free rein. Riley is his...

It's in the Contract by Jessica Flory follows Callie Carter, a high-school senior still reeling from a painful breakup and with zero intention of running for Homecoming Queen. But when her long-time rival, Brielle, gets Callie’s best friend unfairly disqualified, Callie snaps. Determined to win...

How can one explain the butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling when your crush starts to show an interest in you? Conversely, how does one describe the disappointment and uncertainty that overwhelm you when you face rejection? Kissing Henry by E. Hughes vividly explores these emotions in Penny, a...

Amy McNulty weaves a beautiful and tragic fantasy in Ballad of the Beanstalk. Sixteen-year-old Clarion is still reeling after the death of her father. The harp he left her is the one thing that still brings her any happiness, and when she plays, it is...

High School Epic by Hannah R. Goodman is a coming-of-age novel set at the beginning of the 1990s. Through the sharp, observant voice of Danielle “Dani” Fetter, the story captures the messy, exciting, and often confusing experiences of being a teenager discovering her identity. Dani’s...

One Drop of Magic by Amanda Fresquez is set in a near-future where vampires have revealed themselves and declared war on mankind. Brielle Draper is a young woman trained in martial arts, smart, and driven by a fierce desire to break free from her overprotected...

Vicky’s Victory by Nadine C. Keels is the first installment in the Malt Shop Milestones series. It opens with sixteen-year-old Vicky Phillips spending the last Saturday of summer vacation at Bro Brown’s Burgers and Malts, sipping her favorite strawberry ice cream soda just before junior...