A truly inventive and spectacular fantasy series comes to an explosive conclusion in The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski. War has begun. Arin is in the thick of it with untrustworthy new allies and the empire as his enemy. Though he has convinced himself that he no longer loves Kestrel, Arin hasn’t forgotten her, or... Continue Reading →
If you were a fan of Suzanne Young's Hotel Ruby, meet its middle grade counterpart: The Inn Between by Marina Cohen. The Shining meets "Hotel California" in this supremely creepy middle grade novel about the bizarre things that happen to two girls stranded at a desert inn. Eleven-year-old Quinn has had some bad experiences lately.... Continue Reading →
A story about magic and evil through the eyes of a group of children during the peak of World War II, The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle by Janet Fox is made of the stuff of classic middle grade literature. Something is not right at Rookskill Castle, a rundown Scottish manor shrouded in mystery. The... Continue Reading →
An exquisite story about family, love, and loss, Hour of the Bees by Lindsay Eagar is a moving tribute to personal history, and the stories that make us who we are. Things are only impossible if you stop to think about them. . . . While her friends are spending their summers having pool parties and... Continue Reading →
Light and dark, truth and lies, love and family. These are the themes at the heart of My Life with the Liars by Caela Carter, a powerful and moving new middle grade book. Perfect for fans of Mockingbird and Counting by 7s, Caela Carter’s middle grade debut is a story of one girl’s strength and... Continue Reading →
A new generation of Shadowhunters has arrived, and whether you're new to the series or a long-time fan, Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare is a not-to-be-missed new masterpiece in the world of young adult fantasy epics. The Shadowhunters of Los Angeles star in the first novel in Cassandra Clare’s newest series, The Dark Artifices, a... Continue Reading →
A story about finding yourself, The Leaving Season by Cat Jordan is filled with romance, heartache, and one young woman's uplifting discovery of her own inner strength. Middie Daniels calls it the Leaving Season: the time of year when everyone graduates high school, packs up their brand-new suitcases, and leaves home for the first time.... Continue Reading →
Today's book review is a guest post from Mel of Novels, News, and Notes from your Northwest Neighbors. She also works at University Bookstore in Seattle, Washington. *       *         * The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories—and secrets—that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing?... Continue Reading →
A darker, edgier Breakfast Club for today's teens, Rebel, Bully, Geek, Pariah by Erin Jade Lange is one part emotional coming of age and one part crime thriller. The unlikely combination is a beautiful, fast-paced story about the labels that define us and the ways we can break those definitions to make our own. The... Continue Reading →
Today's book review is part of the official blog tour for Glass Sword. Be sure to keep reading after the review for more details about the book, and your chance to win an amazing Red Queen Prize Pack! A stunning new chapter in the Red Queen saga, Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard picks up smack in the... Continue Reading →
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