Book Review of Honour’s Rest, a middle grade fantasy by Judith Crow
“So, it’s – what – like magic?” No, according to Pen’s uncle, the Rite is not magic at all. But, if it’s not magic, then how could Pen push the school bully into a pond while…
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Book Review of Peacocks, Pedestals, and Prayers, a paranormal horror by Dina Rae
A chain of advertising agencies, a new breed of humans, and a fallen angel to worship… Andel Talistokov is a fallen angel who uses advertising as a form of propaganda for Satan. His growing power…
Book Review of Deathless, a dark fantasy by Evan S Sullivan
The throne is bloodied. The city is empty. The kingdom beyond is dead and quiet.A peasant thief creeps forth from where she has been hiding, bitter and determined to survive. A young nobleman sets out,…
Book Review of Night of the Immortals, a fantasy novel by Mary-Jean Harris
ZACHARIAS SWANWICK, twenty-one years old and living in 19th century Bristol, England, has discovered a young man named Wyndor from another world. In this world of Erala, starlit beings called Velans dwell. Drawn to the…
Book Review of Winston the Zombie Killer And Dr. Z, a YA action and adventure by Fatima Malik
An emotionally unintelligent 18-year-old Winston wakes up to a zombie virus outbreak. Only adults seem to be affected while kids run around losing their minds . . . or brains? Together, a 15-year-old genius Jason…
Book Review of The Shady Chateau, a cozy mystery by Ana T. Drew
Beware, dressing up as Napoleon can get you killed! Provence baker Julie Cavallo and her grandma sign up for a Napoleonic re-enactment at a nearby chateau. The event includes theatricals, war games, and costume balls…
Book Review of Gnome Alone, a cozy mystery by Kirsten Weiss
Christmas is coming… and so is murder… It’s holiday season in small-town Doyle, and the town is pivoting from UFO tourism to Bigfoot Days. For Susan Witsend, the owner of a UFO-themed B&B, this presents…
Book Review of T. Ball and the Rise of the Worldspinners, middle grade fiction by Stephen James Moore
The Stage Is Set “What’s up, dude? Name’s Hector,” said the offbeat rabbit, his long ears stuffed in a bulging cap. “I am Tobias Oakwood Ball,” replied the young hedgehog, puffing out his spines. Newfound…
Book Review of Kyle and Corey and the Game-Store Mystery, a YA fiction story by Joe Stephens
Kyle & Corey Holley (15 and 12) live in Fairly Springs, a small southern beach town. Kyle is a budding engineer; Corey is impetuous, funny and sports-crazy. Like most brothers, they fight often, but they…
Book Review of Sophie Washington: Lemonade Day, a contemporary middle grade by Tonya Duncan Ellis
When Life Gives You Lemons…Make Lemonade Sixth-grader Sophie Washington and friends learn lessons about entrepreneurship and team work when they sign up for a city-wide, Lemonade Day event. Sophie wants to buy her mother something…