Tamera Lawrence's The Slither Queen is a dark fantasy narrative that centers on Rachel Garth, an 18-year-old girl with the supernatural ability to transform into a serpent. Her life is anything but uneventful and predictable. Already, Rachel has discovered love, struggles to control her shapeshifting...

I am no stranger to Jenny Cote's books. I have been on adventures with Max and Liz before, and I knew Jenny's new book, The Prophet, the Shepherd and the Star, was going to be another fantastic adventure. Jenny's books feature Max and Liz, a...

"The Xavier Mosaic" by Emma Austen is a beautifully crafted fantasy novel. The author has meticulously constructed a complex, menacing yet intriguing world in Larasca for her rich variety of characters to inhabit. The unpleasant Queen is slowly dragging the realm into crisis with persecution...

There was an interesting mix of mythology and superhero tradition in The Starlight Chronicles, and one that was apparent right from the beginning. The book kicks off with an action packed punch of a prologue as we meet our hero: Wingdinger. Sound odd? Well, that's...

The Hidden City of Chelldrah-ham: Stig’s Flight of Encounters by Stephan von Clinkerhoffen is the first of a two-book tale. Young Stig crashes his plane whilst on a test flight, and he finds himself transported in a pod of some sort far from home to...

The Ruins on Stone Hill by FP Spirit is the first installment in the epic fantasy adventure series, Heroes of Ravenford. Written in a unique style that is entirely the author's own, the story dives immediately into an action sequence and we're introduced to the...

In The Bully Brigade by T.T. Floyd, as Cokey Michaels' mother arrives at Misfit Elementary, she hopes that this will finally be the school that can help her son thrive and make friends. Cokey has problems socializing, his fingers twitch and the smallest of things...

The Moon, Her Crown by Christine Meade is a new adult novel that explores generational relationships and expectations. Twenty-year-old Lacy and her older brother Stephen live with their grandmother who is the owner of Martinique’s Mystics in San Francisco. While Lacy’s mom Chartreuse has been...

The Pot of Gold at the Rainbow Cafe by Dan Chabot is a heartfelt story that celebrates what it means to be a true American—generous, kind, and compassionate. It follows Therese, the owner of the colorful Rainbow Cafe, and the members of her community. After...

Jesse Muehlbauer’s The Artificial Conspiracy is a riveting speculative fiction novel that blends dystopian tension with intimate emotional stakes. Set in a world teetering on the edge of collapse, the story opens with a haunting billboard that asks, “Is This the End of the World?”...

Will Clachan’s father and grandfather were stone cutters. This was the trade of his Clachan forebears: they used the stones their ancestors laid down long ago to rebuild Elgin for the next generation. It was a point of pride for their family. Unfortunately, Will did...

The Many Lives of Ruby Iyer by Laxmi Hariharan is a YA dystopian novel set in the city of Mumbai. Soon after a terrifying encounter with a subway pervert propels her out of the hustle and grind of her everyday life, Ruby Iyer, the titular...

The World of Agartha: Cathedral of Time is a young adult fantasy novel by Stephen Thorpe. The book follows Makayla Brown as her investigation into local folklore leads her into a whole new world that exists aside from the one she knows. When she finds...

Rudy is a down-on-his-luck, 25-year-old who got evicted from his stepparents' house. Debra and Mitchell, his stepparents, want him to grow up and become an independent adult. While moving out, Rudy begins to plot his revenge on them. With little to lose, Rudy decides to...

The Magic of Children: Reminders for a Happy Life by Jeanne Holmberg is a heartwarming children's picture book that celebrates the invaluable lessons adults can learn from children. While parents and guardians have the responsibility to nurture and raise kids to be kind and loving...

Originally from Trinidad, Shayaa Muhammad embraces his family legacy and the culture of his Caribbean home. In The Coo Coo Vegan, he discusses recipes handed down from his talented great-grandmother and uncles and he adds his own flair to the dishes. Without using meat or...

The Custer Conspiracy by Lorin Lee Cary follows a college professor, Walter Reeves, and his student, Sally Wolf. One day, Sally receives a historical journal from her uncle. It contains startling secrets surrounding the lesser-known facts of General George Armstrong Custer's life. Sally asks Walter...

The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta's Insects) by Lois Wickstrom is a charming children’s book that takes young readers on an adventure with young Loretta. As Loretta plays in her garden, she stumbles upon some tiny, glowing creatures. At first, she thinks they’re just “armadillo...

In Search of the Holy Grail by Teresa Anne Power is a heartwarming introduction to chapter books for children in grades K-3. The story follows Little Mouse, a yoga-loving city mouse who moves to the countryside with his family. Sad to leave behind his best...

In The Man Who Fell in Love With His Wife by Patrick Oster, Duncan had been outside the country when his wife was involved in a fatal accident and died. Due to poor network and the fact that his phone was off, no one was...