Lost meets Black Mirror in Adrianne Finlay’s YA sci-fi, adventure novel Cut Off— a story about a group of teens becoming stranded while competing in a reality TV, survival competition. While the slow beginning and emotionally distant point-of-views make for a…
Book Review: Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar
Shimmering and enchanting, Shveta Thakrar’s YA contemporary, fantasy novel, Star Daughter, weaves a celestial, Hindu mythology inspired tale about a half-star, half-human girl. The pure magical and sparkly nature of this novel is out of this world (pun fully intended),…
Book Review: Ghost Wood Song by Erica Waters
Mystery, murder, and music abounds in Erica Waters debut novel Ghost Wood Song, a haunting Southern Gothic tale about grief and supporting your family no matter the cost. The story follows a southern girl named Shady Grove, who loves bluegrass…
Book Review: All These Monsters by Amy Tintera
Content warning: This review contains descriptions of physical violence and abuse from the book. Amy Tintera’s latest offering All These Monsters is an energetic, sci-fi novel about a band of monster slaying, globe-trotting teens. Fans of the Legend series by Marie…
15 Years of Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief: The Story That Changed Middle Grade Fiction Forever
Fifteen years ago, the middle grade scene was forever changed by one book. In 2005, many popular middle grade series were reaching the final few books of their respective series. A Series of Unfortunate Events released Book 12 of 13,…
Book Review: Beyond the Break by Heather Buchta
Heather Buchta’s YA contemporary debut novel, Beyond the Break, seamlessly blends the trials of young adulthood with encouraging spirituality, hitting similar chords to that of the movie Soul Surfer and Jenny Han’s series To All the Boys I Loved Before. …
Book Review: The Betrothed by Kiera Cass
The Betrothed — a trope-filled, romantic YA fantasy — is the latest offering from Kiera Cass, the author of the wildly popular Selection series. Does this book hold a candle to what made this author the household name she is…
