Emily has been in charge of her siblings Aidan, Jacob and Claire ever since their mom got sick and decided to stay in her room indefinitely. Although Emily seems to have things under control in their household, there are aspects in her life which she...

Winter’s Warmth: The Royal Teashop Book 3 by Ginny Clyde gently reminds us when it’s time to say goodbye, and that no matter how hard it may be, all fairy tales must end. Olivia is grounded. But with Thanksgiving around the corner, she decides to...

Fall’s Whisper by Ginny Clyde is a romantic fairy tale about knowing where you belong, and knowing who to trust in times of need. It’s fall in Knightswood. Olivia continues to go to school, as the annoying, albeit mysteriously charming Ryan continues to watch over...

Lynne & Hope by Joey Paul is a gorgeous story that explores family relationships, family drama, and how tragedy can affect the health of a family. We are introduced to two sisters, Lynne and Hope. Lynne and her younger sister have lived peacefully until the...

Secret Keeper by Jane Alvey Harris is the second book in the My Myth Trilogy, following the highly-rated first book, Riven. Secret Keeper continues on with Emily as she balances between a heartbreaking and hellish life in the world as we know it, and the...

The Dan Diaries is the first book in The Beyond series written by D.D. Marx. Daniel Sullivan is driving while talking on the phone with his best friend, Olivia Henry (Hank), when it happens. On impact, Dan screams out Olivia’s name before being torn away...

Although I didn’t read the first book in the Miller Hoffman series by Zelmer Wilson, this second entry, Next Best Thing, reads so well and it is absorbing. I particularly enjoyed the fact that the book is character-driven, and the internal conflict is superbly explored....

Keep Dreaming: Leron's Song is a graphic novel about social issues for preteens and young adults written by Ramon Robinson, and with illustrations by Francis Roman LLamzon. Leron’s life and world are informed by music. He hears music in everything, from the pounding of rain...

Heartsick by RJ Conte tells the story of Blessing Spivey, a missionary kid who is uprooted from her family home in Ensenada, Mexico to attend an exclusive (and expensive) small Christian Bible college in the United States. Her ultimate goal is to knock out two...

If the intended market for To Hide in Holly Springs is young adults ages 14-18, then Sandy Appleyard knows what will interest her readers: stories about love, romance, school, career choices, and friends they can trust. She also knows some of the key social issues...