For Arty to miss a day of school, either he is very, very sick or a fairytale-character turf-war has begun in his backyard — such as what begins this particular Wednesday. First, he finds an… Book Review of Dwarf Story, a middle grade fantasy by Professor W. W. Marplot

 “You’ve seen the woman in the photo. The woman screaming . . .” So begins the story of Molly Valle, who at forty-eight thinks she knows all that life has to offer a single, middle-aged… Book Review of THE MAGNOLIA THAT BLOOMED UNSEEN, a historical romantic adventure by Ray Smith

This divine romantic comedy is a multiple award winner in the inspirational category. Humans Jack and Emily seem to be just trudging through the motions of life, to the frustration (lovingly, of course) of their… Book Review of Angels on Overtime, an inspirational novel by Ann Crawford

Deserts. Rogues. A secret hidden in an underground maze. Every moment counts as Volke Savan races south to the city of New Norra. His goal: find Theasin Venrover, the famous artificer who may have a… Book Review of Plague Arcanist, a fantasy novel by Shami Stovall

“Move the Stars” offers a sometimes-humorous, but always magical, story of 16-year-old Ava Stonebreaker finding and using her voice for the good of her world. With Eddag Fen afire behind her, she journeys to her… Book Review of Move the Stars, a YA fantasy by Sandy Lender

Home is where the heart is, or so they say. It’s also been said that a home is a person’s castle. But home is also with family and friends. Mrs. Murray longs for home, the… Book Review of Mrs. Murray’s Home, a middle grade fantasy by Emily-Jane Hills Orford

Sophie and Chloe have been best friends since they met in kindergarten. They get along like chips and salsa and do everything together from playing tennis to cheering on the school cheer squad. Lately, Chloe’s… Book Review of Sophie Washington: My BFF, a contemporary middle grade by Tonya Duncan Ellis

Adventure. Competition. A duel to the death. While on a journey to the famous city of Thronehold, Volke Savan learns of the Sovereign Dragon Tournament. The massive celebration involves hundreds of arcanists competing for fame… Book Review of Coliseum Arcanist, a fantasy novel by Shami Stovall

Somewhere, only a short distance from him, the sound of a waterfall could be heard, both heavy and gentle in a manner which made his head throb even more. It was the hard work and… Book Review of Caledon, a historical fantasy by Virginia Crow

Leonardo Cantrell is a painfully shy sixteen-year-old who cannot look people in the eye. One night while he’s volunteering at a homeless shelter, an old man forces eye contact and gives Leo the power to… Book Review of I Know When You’re Going To Die, a thriller by Michael J Bowler