Interview: Dana Swift, author of ‘Cast In Firelight’ and ‘Bound By Firelight’ talks inspiration behind her characters and their future

If you are looking for a book that unites magic, heists, royalty, and romance, look no further than the Wickery series by Dana Swift. The first book, Cast In Firelight (Delacorte Press 2021), follows Adraa and Jatin, the two heirs to their respective kingdoms, as…

‘Gods & Monsters’ review: Shelby Mahurin gives us a breathless conclusion to her stunning series

Since it burst on the scene two years ago, the Serpent & Dove series has been a favorite. Shelby Mahurin pulls off a satisfying conclusion with Gods & Monsters.

‘The Girl Least Likely’ review: Katy Loutzenhiser fuses popular tropes in her latest rom-com

I never knew that I would enjoy comedy in written form; the art of stand-up has successfully been delivered through an in-person or visual/audio experience, but The Girl Least Likely was a wonderful way to explore that joyful experience on…

‘The Tragedy of Dane Riley’ review: Kat Spears introduces a study of grief and mental health

I would like to extend a bit of a trigger warning for The Tragedy of Dane Riley: this book delves deeply into a grieving teenager’s mind, and there are parts of this book that introduce topics such as self-harm, suicidal…

‘One Last Stop’ review: Casey McQuiston’s romantic and inclusive sophomore novel

A warning: this book will make you crave pancakes.  This book will also make you crave other things: from strawberry milkshake pop-tarts to specialty diner specials to owning plants with adorable names and listening to the radio late at night…

‘The Mirror Season’ Review: Anna-Marie McLemore tells a poignant and powerful story about learning to heal after trauma

Striking, compelling, and full of Anna-Marie McLemore’s signature lyrical prose, The Mirror Season is a heavy, but commanding piece of fiction. Inspired by the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale, The Snow Queen, this book is a poignant and powerful story about…

‘Chasing Lucky’ review: A perfect, well-balanced escape from author Jenn Bennett

Reading a Jenn Bennett novel feels like coming home. I know instantly what I’m in for — a sweet, heartwarming YA story that makes me long for fictional places and people. Chasing Lucky is no exception. Within the first few…