Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A philosophical journey that is intellectually rich and thoroughly enjoyable. On Wednesday morning, Aurelia Tueri died. But thanks to the technology she received as a refugee to Senhika, death was only a temporary situation. While Aurelia is glad to be alive, having a fancy AI enhancement wasn’t an advancement she asked for. Still, when she […]
A family-first novel steeped with mythology and shrouded in mystery. We can’t choose our family, but we can choose how we strengthen and mend our family bonds. For Makoto, a young woman torn from her homeland years earlier, her surrogate family includes a powerful Emperor as father and a palace filled with princess sisters and
A big-hearted tribute to small towns and enduring love. Breakups are seldom easy, but for Morgan, this one stings more than most. As if getting dumped by a man the world idolizes weren’t enough, Morgan is basically evicted from his fancy NYC apartment with zero fanfare, zero notice, and zero options but to head back
A sweeping multi-generational adventure. Sometimes the interconnection between myth and science is not a collision of opposites but a conversation between wonder and reason, with each trying to explain the same mystery in different ways. Folk Secrets by Brent Wheelbarger embodies that complicated intersection. It blends American folktale, history, and speculative science into a sweeping
An intelligent novel with drama that will grab readers from the first page. In The Case Against Jasper, Clifton Wilcox confronts the haunting terrain of truth, lies, and condemnation through a gripping exploration of guilt, justice, and perception. Jasper, who is described as “a young squirrel with a tender heart and a troubled brow,” is
A story of profound love, resilience, and the hard-won hope that comes from staring into the abyss and choosing to walk back into the light. Can a pulse-pounding murder mystery and a sweeping, passionate romance coexist in one story? Reservations by Theresa Janson deftly blends these genres, and the result is a richly rewarding experience
A sweet and nostalgic coming-of-age romance that captures the fleeting magic of a summer. A Summer Lasts Forever is a heartfelt story that explores self-discovery and the power of young love. The novel follows sixteen-year-old Ginny Edmunds, whose father takes their family from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to spend a summer away in Vermont. Frustrated at being
A whirlwind adventure of the heart and mind. Vesta escaped the authoritarian world of Hestia years ago in search of freedom, but now finds herself living on the edges of galactic society. Her trajectory changes when the Galactic Legion tasks her with a secret mission back on her homeworld, placing her under the command of
A sweeping emotional tale that blends intimacy with a perceptible sense of suspense. The Story of You by Daniel Maunz is a poignant novel that intertwines the complexities of parenthood, communication, and the weight of unspoken truths. At its center is Will Banfield, a devoted father trying to reach his four-year-old son, Quince, who is
A decadent mix of interplanetary politics, interspecies drama, and epic action sequences. School’s back in session, but Weun Academy isn’t like other schools. Then again, Eisah Tanner isn’t like other sixteen-year-olds. When his crew of Earthers is attacked by a group of Redborns looking for trouble, Eisah does what he has to do to survive.
A novel that fuses suspense, indulgence, and tenacity. St. Columba is a long way from Vermont, but it is the place Gemma calls home these days. Here, among sun-drenched Caribbean beachlines and sunburnt tourists, this young woman makes ends meet by selling timeshares during the day while retreating at night to Luna, her beloved, dilapidated
A heartfelt tribute to the craft of storytelling, the faces that inspire it, and the communities that nurture it. Weaving together flash fiction, memoir pieces, essays, and stories rooted in everyday encounters, The Long Red Hair and Other Short Stories by Nancy Martin is a fast-moving collection that peels back the curtain on ordinary events and
A seedy thriller steeped in atmosphere and authenticity. Part-time PI Eddie O’Connell has long existed in the shadowy alleys of Chicago’s racetracks, betting parlors, and backroom deals. He’s gotten into a rhythm managing a growing family bar, but these days, he isn’t the center of attention. Most people would say Eddie was punching up when
A dramatic love story with a heart of gold. All Fired Up by Carmine Valentine follows Marianne Dunaway, a romance novelist whose return to Orcas Island is anything but peaceful. What begins as a quiet homecoming quickly spirals into danger when threatening messages and cryptic symbols surface, hinting at buried family secrets and a long-lost
A dazzling example of bold, fearless writing that stretches and entertains. Hong Kong is nothing if not dynamic. And nobody capitalizes on the fray quite like Chaz and Lu, two impulsive young men whose fondness for reckless bets—cockroach races, no less—lands them in dangerous debt. To escape their predicament, they are drawn into an improbable
A tightly paced story that grips you with its noose. Angry Hornet Nest begins with a chilling prologue, as Pakuna, a figure from centuries past, flees across snowbound ground while carrying the burden of an ancient curse—a shadow destined to reemerge in the mining town of Dryton, California. In the present day, high school misfits Francis and
A fast-paced, emotionally charged thriller. Her Last Few Days by Laurel Martin is a gripping suspense novel set in Masonville, Minnesota, where the quiet life of the town is rattled by the largest plastics manufacturer in the state, North American Plastics Enterprises Ltd. Local bank manager Claire Chapman stumbles upon suspicious financial activity linked to
A must-read for fans of science fiction epics who love rebellion against impossible odds. On the planet Affer, six species once coexisted in fragile harmony—until war ripped the world apart. Humanity, once dominant, was nearly wiped out in the conflict, and those who remained were enslaved, scattered among their conquerors, and conditioned over centuries to
A chilling blend of crime thriller, supernatural horror, and ancient mythology. The discovery of a mutilated Washington, D.C. official’s body—posed among Assyrian artifacts and Mesoamerican symbols—pulls Detective Isabella “Izzy” Rodriguez into an investigation that refuses to fit any rational mold. Forensics yield nothing: no fingerprints, no conventional evidence, only cryptic markings and echoes of civilizations
Proof that cyberpunk can still surprise, dazzle, and make you think with your heart in your throat. Nekonikon Punk: Ctrl+Alt by S.D. Miller is the explosive second entry in the Nekonikon Punk Trilogy, plunging the renegade hacker crew known as Corpslayer into their most dangerous mission yet. Still reeling from the chaos and betrayals of
A seamless mix of spy thriller grit and heartfelt emotional vulnerability. Dangerous Decisions by Evie Jacobs follows CIA analyst Angela “Angie” Liu as her life is upended by the death of Rick Hughes, an asset whose plane went down in the Caribbean. While official reports dismiss Rick as just another smuggler, Angie cannot accept that
Warm, witty, and filled with magical charm. Sophie Spellman Brownlee, a grumpy faerie with shaky magic, is stunned to learn she has inherited her Aunt Dragonfly’s beloved bakery, the Rhyme ’N Riddle Bakeshop. Running it feels like the perfect opportunity to pursue her passion—until she discovers the infuriating clause in her aunt’s will. For a
A lovable underdog whose antics carry surprising depth. Billy 9F by David Finley spins a darkly hilarious dystopian tale where humor is forbidden and laughter itself becomes a dangerous act of rebellion. In a world dominated by schools that control every facet of life, fifteen-year-old Billy 9F is a menace: a natural class clown whose
A creative reimagining of K9 duty with a fantastical edge. K9 Mine by Shannon MacLeod turns the conventions of romance and fantasy upside down with a premise as outrageous as it is charming: what if a police K9 wasn’t a dog at all, but a velociraptor? Corporal Travis McLean, raised in a family of K9
