Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Captivating, compelling, and completely compulsive. The mythical city of Atlantis is no longer lost. For Natalie, this fabled city is now the refuge she calls home. With only five dollars and seventy-six cents to her name, she has almost nothing left from the life she once knew in Virginia, and Atlantis is the perfect sanctuary […]
Intelligent young adult fiction that is seamless, satisfying, and oh-so-good! Less than two months have passed since Natalie’s life was permanently flipped upside down. She and her friends are no closer to finding their missing families, while Leo, once a pillar of strength supporting this rattled group, hasn’t shown up and might not have survived
A sweeping tale that entangles the tender bonds of family within an elaborate web of magic. Adulthood has not been kind to Dylan Dubois of late. A house fire left her without a father and in the unenviable position of being the custodian of her comatose sister. Unable to imagine a life without her, Dylan
An exquisite tale with a gravity all its own. In a world where love is a weakness and the oceans are made of sand, Norah is plagued with insecurities within her tight-knit community of To’Rahn. Besides enduring the tragic loss of her father and worrying over the famine that has ravaged the land, Norah doesn’t
Packed with vibrant characters, clashes of culture, and enough warmth to stir the soul. When their homeland was destroyed, almost everything was taken from them. But the love and fierce sense of justice that Finbarl and Aminatra share have kept them alive thus far. True, their makeshift family has expanded in surprising ways, but their
An enticing rabbit hole you’ll be glad to dive into. Fresh off her successes against the dark fays, Mara should be celebrating the victory over malicious King Bazra and taking some well-deserved time to connect with her betrothed. Instead, Mara is riddled with frustration over the loss of her magical powers and the chasm growing
Diverging myths, gods, fables and legends integrate into one singularly unsettling story. This second volume in The Valor of Valhalla series does not disappoint, as the author continues to explore realms uncertain on either side of the veil. David’s tectonic tale proceeds with a distinct air of approaching doom in The Sands of Akhirah. Pressing
A dark and addictive novel that will leave you lusting for more. When the worst has happened, what memory will you treasure most? For Avery Winters, it’s cartoons and sugary breakfast cereal on a typical Saturday morning, enjoyed within the safety of her childhood home. But there’s little time for nostalgia when the planet has
A mystical story that boasts the perfect blend of drama, humor, and adventure. Linden, once a young mage apprentice who struggled to control her abilities, now finds herself in a position of authority, wielding more power than she’s ever wanted. Despite her grand position as Liege, she is not one to sit idly behind the
Engaging, exciting and filled with seemingly impossible complexities. Extraordinary imagination is on exhibition in Karen A. Parker’s The Art of Capturing Phantoms: Definitive Edition. The author gathers wisps of ideas, fragments of thought, and creative writing prompts and turns these into a quirky digest of dodgy characters, bizarre situations, and action that moves at the
An inexorable tale of unabridged entanglement. The once powerful Morholt has been vanquished, but the Black Widow Queen is only just beginning her reign of terror. Executing a plan to overthrow an evil ruler takes skill, finesse, planning, and a sizable contingent of noble warriors. With the unwavering support of brave Lancelot and her own
A fantastical journey of grand proportions. While she isn’t trying to be unsociable, life as a herdwife has little appeal for Quen Santu, a young woman who can’t seem to find her place in society. Lurking beneath her headstrong veneer lies a shadow soul, a changeling looking to dominate Quen’s physical form. Locked in a
A deceptively simple yet utterly timeless tale of immense passion, subtle grace, and dark intentions. Not quite of marriageable age herself, Issylte is exposed to a new feminine influence in the royal household when her father, the widower King Donnchadh of Ireland, weds imperious Princess Morag of Scotland. With ambition coursing through her icy veins,
A thoughtfully envisioned fantasy novel. Kalac, the eldest son of Marek King, was born to be a warrior and lead his White Fang tribe. But the familial blood that runs in his veins is no guarantee of his father’s innate tact or military stratagem. With no mother to provide balance in his life, Kalac has
Stunning emotional crescendos, timely dramatic syncopations, and lovely romantic refrains. Aria is a spirited mermaid princess who possesses a passion for life and unbreakable loyalty to the Creator and to her family. Her existence beneath the waters is a purposeful one, a duty-bound life that is as rich in wonder as it is devotion. She
A pace that demands your attention and thematic elements that deserve a wide audience. Elysia Dayne has pulled off the impossible, eluding her own mortality, though just barely. When she recovers from the nearness of death’s cold embrace, her dear Isabella is close by to offer comfort and encouragement. Together, the two have come a
An impressive, ghastly tapestry. Amalina has come a long way from her humble beginnings as the small-town daughter of a local baker. These days she’s a world traveler living a glamorous life, albeit one that isn’t quite authentic when you look too closely. Never truly free of her cultured yet barbaric master, there is no
Everything you could want in a magical, young adult fiction novel. It should be enough that Linden prevailed over a diabolical foe, Mordahn, in a deadly face off. Still, one mighty victory can’t erase the pangs of grief and longing surrounding the loss of her Valerran family and homeland. Slowly, Linden is learning to live
Packed with spirit, imagination and adventure. A resident of Kalastra’s roughest area, a place known as the Rundown, Ara hasn’t had an idyllic childhood, and she bears the physical and emotional scars to prove it. So when two men save her from a fearsome beast, she has trouble believing her luck has really changed. After
Spectacularly crafted speculative fiction. It’s a drastic understatement and total miscalculation to say that Shawn Turner woke up on the wrong side of the bed. In fact, he’s neither in a bed nor does he any longer possess a beating heart. But these facts are news to Shawn as he is carted off to the
As much delight and wonderment as a single story can contain. “Sometimes you have to work hard and obey rules before you find freedom.” This practical mantra, heard often from his mother when he was a little boy, has resonated with Isaac through the years. As a result, Isaac has never been afraid to put
A dramatic fantasy novel driven by strong characters. Isen Prison is the most dreaded detention facility in all of Gurmanis, a reputation the institution has earned through years of forced labor, inhumane conditions, and unconcealed torture and cruelty. Home to rapists, murderers, enemies of the state, and every sort of criminal imaginable, the prison’s inhabitants
An enchanting collection of beautifully written short stories. Tales Untold: Mythos Around the World is a mesmerizing collection of 15 intelligent short stories that pay homage to local legends and tall tales from diverse cultures across the planet. Stories range from ageless mythologies to the modern macabre, but all feature characters that are meticulously well
An inventive fantasy that the entire family will enjoy. There’s a lot to live up to when your father has served as a Royal Marine and your mother is a prominent government official. With late-blooming and poorly controlled magical abilities, Linden can’t seem to fit comfortably into her small border town. A young mage apprentice
