Andrea Beck’s Below the Surface is a young adult novel that examines the challenges of fitting into a new community, the burden of judgment, and the effects of tragedy. Set in the seemingly perfect town of Oak Park, the story follows Emily Libert, a sixteen-year-old...

Beyond the Cemetery Gate: The Secret Keeper’s Daughter by Valerie Biel presents a compelling mix of mystery, suspense, and emotion that will engage young adult readers. Sixteen-year-old Chloe’s unwavering determination to uncover the truth about her father’s death drives this riveting narrative. Set in a...

Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean is a work of fiction for young adult and new adult readers by author Dan E. Hendrickson in the historical, adventure, and action genres, and is the second novel in the Saga of the Pirate Princess. Brandy Erasmus Edwards, the...

Bandy by Craig Hipkins is about Isaac Barker, an orphaned boy who enjoys a relationship with a talking pigeon named Bandy. Isaac and his younger brother were taken in by his great-uncle Raymond when the rest of their family was killed in a tragic fire....

In Bleeding Out by Tanya Ross, Ember, Xander, and Will find refuge in the Obviators' underground haven, guided by Ember's telepathic link with her mother. Serpio's return disrupts the Elite, and their already-rolling strain boils over. Ember unveils empathic and stone-manipulating abilities, prompting disguises for...

"Efficiency is key for productivity, and productivity is key for safety." This is the mind-numbing mantra of Leadership, which tries to control the masses by curtailing their rights and freedom. In the Leadership Lands, the government controls everything you do, all in the name of...

News of unusual violent incidents happening around the world has filtered into Oakland in bits and pieces but the residents of the city take little notice of this. Not until similar happenings occur within the city and deranged-looking people show up gibbering an unusual name....

Forming the first book in the Dodecahedral series, 13 Born of Empire: The Last Heir and the Unregistered Orphan, A Galactic Quest for Survival is a work of fiction in the science fiction, adventure, and coming-of-age subgenres. It is suitable for the young adult reading...

I’ve been thoroughly absorbed by Andrew Sweet’s young adult novel Brighton Academy, a science fiction tale that kicks off the Virtual Wars series. The story revolves around Larken Marche, a student at Brighton Academy who wants to take her love of Lofting into a career....

Bright Stars: A Teen Detective Mystery is a work of fiction by Tasche Laine in the mystery and suspense subgenres. It forms the second installment in the Chronicles of V series and is intended for the young adult reading audience. In this thrilling account, we...