Age Category: YA

Between the Blade and the Heart by Amanda Hocking Book Review

Between the Blade and the Heart by Amanda Hocking is an engaging urban fantasy novel that blends Norse mythology with a modern-day setting. As the first book in the Valkyrie duology, it introduces readers to a world of gods, monsters, and powerful female warriors tasked with enforcing the balance between life and death. The novel…
The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King – A Fierce and Thrilling Fantasy Sequel

The Hundredth Queen series continues to captivate with its third installment, The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King. This gripping novel takes readers deeper into the world of Kalinda as she battles powerful enemies, navigates political intrigue, and faces the ultimate test of leadership. With a blend of action, romance, and high-stakes magic, The Rogue…
Tradition by Brendan Kiely Book Review

Brendan Kiely’s Tradition is a hard-hitting and necessary young adult novel that exposes the toxic culture of privilege, sexism, and silence at an elite boarding school. Set at Fullbrook Academy, a prestigious institution that prides itself on its long-standing customs, the novel unpacks the dark side of tradition; how it can be used to protect…
The Beasts We Bury by D.L. Taylor Book Review

D.L. Taylor’s The Beasts We Bury is a YA fantasy novel that weaves together magic, political tension, and personal struggles. At its heart, the novel follows Mancella, heir to the throne, who possesses the power to summon an army of animals, ones she has previously killed. Opposing her is Silver, a skilled thief whose motives…
Daughter of Darkness by Katherine & Elizabeth Corr: A Thrilling Mythological Adventure Through the Underworld

Daughter of Darkness by Katherine & Elizabeth Corr plunges readers into a richly imagined world of Greek mythology, where gods, monsters, and mortals clash in a high-stakes adventure. The story follows Deina, a tough and ambitious protagonist, on her quest to the underworld to retrieve Eurydice’s soul in exchange for her freedom. As she navigates…
Unleashing Feminine Power: A Deep Dive into Waking The Witch by Rachel Burge

Waking The Witch by Rachel Burge is a captivating blend of modern YA fantasy and Arthurian legend that tells the story of Ivy, a resilient young woman on a quest for self-discovery and empowerment. Set against a backdrop of eerie Welsh mythology, this novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the strength found in sisterhood.…
I Am Margaret Moore by Hannah Capin: A Haunting Tale of Secrets, Sisterhood, and Unraveling Truths

I Am Margaret Moore by Hannah Capin is a paranormal thriller that dives deep into the bonds of sisterhood, the power of secrets, and the dark corners of the human psyche. Set at the Marshall Naval School, the story follows Margaret and her three best friends – Rose, Flor, and Nisreen – during their final…
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig: A Dark and Magical Quest with a Gothic Twist

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is a dark, gothic fantasy set in the mist-locked kingdom of Blunder, where magic comes at a terrible price. The story follows Elspeth Spindle, who carries a monster called the Nightmare within her mind – a spirit that protects her and grants her power, but at a dangerous cost.…
Anna K by Jenny Lee: A Modern Twist on a Classic Tale of Love, Loss, and New York Elite

Anna K by Jenny Lee reimagines the classic Russian novel Anna Karenina as a modern, glittering drama set among the elite teens of New York and Connecticut. At seventeen, Anna K. seems to have it all – beauty, privilege, and the perfect boyfriend. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Alexia “Count”…