Academy Arcanist by Shami Stovall follows Gray Lexly, a boy whose nightmares seem to become a reality. Whenever Gray falls asleep he is attacked by monsters, only every injury sustained in his dreams is still there when he wakes. One night he is saved by...

Children of Jade by Morgan Cole is a hauntingly poignant and emotionally charged story that delves into human suffering and resilience amidst war and political intrigue. Set in a world teetering on the brink of chaos, a powerful tale of loss, betrayal, and the unwavering...

The Voting Dead Project by Bill Smith is an entertaining fusion of dystopia, crime fiction, action thriller, and political satire. Caden and Ben had been best friends since school. In January 2019, Ben wrote to Caden that he was going dark to design user-testing protocols...

The Thief and the Historian by Brendan Corbett is the first book in the Runetree Chronicles. Aeda has made a living working as a thief for the Grey Society and, though she has misgivings about stealing, she does what she has to. But when a...

Things could not possibly get any worse for Jonathan Rennic. His last case ended in a major fiasco when the suspect somehow killed himself. The top brass wants answers he knows will not be forthcoming anytime soon. On top of all this, Sergeant Holtby decides...

Wounds of Ash is a work of fiction in the romance, fantasy, adventure, and suspense subgenres, and is the opening book of the Vendi Chronicles. It is best suited to mature readers owing to themes of violence, sexual assault, torture, and more. Penned by author...

In Accursed Son by Eric Avedissian, Armand Tarkanian owes Berj money after a car accident. Berj is a fascinating stranger with gold teeth engraved with runes. Armand feels more confined and helpless now than he did when he was under his uncle's control. Armand is...

Mendel's Ladder: The Collected Histories of Neoevolution Earth Vol. 1 by E.S. Fein is a science-fiction fantasy thriller set in a dystopian future. The Huntress, Volya, finds her deadly mate, the Hunter, only to discover that he has fallen for a human female and is...

In Return of the Nutcracker Prince by Jasmine C. Caldwell, the enchanting world of the Nutcracker ballet extends beyond the stage into a rich, steamy, historical fantasy romance. Prince Klaus, the Nutcracker Prince, seeks the help of Clara, a mage from the Realm of Waking,...

I enjoyed What’s In a Cloud? by William Palumbo so very much, and my compliments to the illustrator, Nate Mayers, as well. His depiction of our little heroine, Aaliyah, caught my attention right away, especially when reading the title of the book. The puff balls...

Daughters of Green Mountain Gap by Teri M Brown is a moving, multi-generational story of three rural North Carolina women at the end of the nineteenth century. Maggie McCoury is a healing woman, known as a Granny Woman, and is much sought after around Green...

The Ordeals of Ornland by Eric P. Caillibot begins during the Golden Age of Magic, where Daimin and his peers wade through the quagmire of magical selection in Parkel. While Cadvin earns a coveted spot for training, others like Fridrik are faced with their own...

Capricorn's Journal: My Family's Fight for Survival by Candice Zee is the second book of the Munchkins series. It tells the story of Capricorn and her twelve siblings, who, after losing their magic, are ready to flee from the wicked neighbor who goes by the...

Formosan Vampire: From the Chronicles of Seth Ardelean the Cro-Magnon Vampire is a work of fiction in the historical, fantasy, horror, and thriller subgenres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to graphic content concerning violence, cannibalism, and fantasy horror. Penned by author...

Time-Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall is a riveting urban fantasy. Adair Finch is more than just a great private investigator. He is also the world’s most powerful warlock. Everything was going well for Adair until one case went wrong, and he lost his brother. Retiring...

The Keystone Corner: Thomas Edison Turns Two is a work of fiction in the thriller, legal drama, sports, and historical fiction subgenres, and is the fifth novel in The Deadball Files series. The work is best suited to the adult reading audience owing to the...

The World Settlers is a work of fiction in the science fiction, adventure, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to adult readers owing to the presence of graphic violence and explicit language throughout. Penned by author Callan J. Mulligan, this highly immersive novel...

Mike, Marlon, MyIesha, Jermaine, Johnee, Jakyra, George, and Koko—though belonging to different sibling groups—grew up together as one big loving family. Despite their bonds, the relationships among them still had complexities and struggles. For instance, Mike and Jakyra, a married couple, endured a year apart...

Claire and Wally have been married for twenty-five years and have two grown-up sons. It's time for them to retire, at least for Claire, a skilled massage therapist who gets tired after the sessions with her clients. Also, Claire is an energy healer and can...

Most people would not think that a cat could be a castle guard. In Min: The Cat Who Guards the Castle by Lynn Helton, we meet one such cat. Min is a rather small cat who loves her family, the queen, king, prince, and princess....