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...

We Be Dragons by Michael Weitz follows John Brewer through a summer in a small Idaho town after he loses his job at a local gas station. John needs money for college, so he takes work on Jim Henley’s farm, where long hours, strict oversight,...

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...

Slax by Robert E. Kearns is set in a secondary school in north Dublin during the mid-1980s. The story unfolds among a group of students who find their Wednesday half-days filled with both spirited minor rebelling and companionship, especially after starting an informal film club....

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...

To Save One by Kimberly Fiese Yule is a deeply touching narrative about grief, resilience, and hope through the eyes of a young woman named Evylyn and her close-knit group of friends. It portrays the emotional journey Evylyn undergoes as she navigates the painful loss...

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...

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...

The Little Men by Ami Tikekar follows Amitarth/Ami, an introverted IT professional in Pune, as he moves through the routines, relationships, and hierarchies within a mid-sized tech company. Through his friendship with Prabhu and his growing connection with colleague Mitali, Ami becomes increasingly involved in...