And Far Between by Alex Stearns follows Jimmy Stone's tumultuous summer as the pre-teen moves through a fractured relationship with his abusive, alcoholic mother, her partner Paul, and the cruel power imbalance of “friends” like Fred and Mike. Jimmy has dreams of an escape route...

La Ballona Creek by Brant Vickers follows Jorma, Yogi, and Sonny after discovering a hidden world through Tomer, a Tongva descendant, and their involvement in a conflict over the protection of Tongva ancestral lands. They undertake a mission to retrieve the Tongva ancestors' remains from...

Elizabeth Stevens gives us a modern twist on a Jane Austen classic in Netherfield Prep: Austen Reimagined. Lily Brewer had lived in Australia with her mother her entire life. When her mother passed away, Lily was shipped off to England to live with her father....

Kat Baker dreams of running for a cross-country team at New Canaan High. She plans to train all summer, but her mom, Maria, takes Kat and her little brother, James, for a long vacation to her home country, Greece. Kat is devastated. The small village...

Whispers of an Unfinished Tale by Spandana M L is a refreshing tale of youthful unrequited love. Set primarily in a school, the main character, Roohi, falls fast and deep for her classmate, Karan. At first, they exchange stolen glances during lab, and he asks...

Dancing with No Shoes by Scott Lindgren is a powerful coming-of-age story centered on David Hardy, a teenager with cerebral palsy who refuses to let his disability define his future. Set during one transformative summer in Boston, the novel masterfully interweaves elements of romance, mystery,...

Overcome by M. E. Reach is a teenage drama that centers around Erin Mitchell, an impressionable 16-year-old bent on the idea of becoming popular. So, when sophomore and star athlete of Davis-Buckley High, Jake Cunningham, asks her to be his girlfriend, Erin is ecstatic. Jake...

Anthology ... of an Adopted Name by Lacie A. C. Smith is a melancholic poetry collection about the abuse Lacie suffered as a child. Within these eloquently written stanzas, Lacie bares her soul with emotions that are tangible and raw. The Face Behind The Darkened...

Yella’s Prayers by Nadine C. Keels is a beautifully written coming-of-age novel that will have readers inspired by God and His abilities. Bless Heggins is a sixteen-year-old who has been blessed with a gift: she can hear God speak to her. When two troubled teens,...

Somewhat Before: A Bookland Prequel by Kate Lexie is a charming novella that smoothly fuses comedy and thriller elements with emotional depth. This story is set during the pandemic. Charlotte is an energetic girl with a huge imagination that sparkles in her confined world. Overprotected...