Skyward Skyward #1 by Brandon Sanderson Adventure Dystopian Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) All her life, Spensa has dreamed of joining the Defiant Flight School. After all, her father was a pilot, and he was one of the best. There’s just one minor problem—as her father was on a mission for the DDF, he supposedly turned coward. In response, his own flight mates shot him down. Her whole life, … Read more
Teens attempted some beginner-friendly paint by number kits at our Art After Dark event this September. (If this is beginner, I’d hate to see advanced!) Enjoy our works in progress below!
Virtual Reality Madness Spy Ninjas series by Vannotes Adventure Graphic Novel Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) A group of kid spies who have to stop a bad guy named Dr. Disaster from taking over the internet with a virtual reality game. They use their spy skills and teamwork to beat the game and save the day. For upper elementary and middle school readers.
Fenris & Mott by Gary Van Eekhout Mystery Science Fiction Supernatural Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Fast-paced Norse mythology novel where Mott has to prevent the Fenris from eating the moon, or the world will end. I liked this book because you are thrown into the plot, and it is a good mix of mystery, weird happenings, and friendship. For elementary and middle school readers.
The Endless War by Danielle L. Jensen Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Political romance, Zarrah has been sent to Devil’s Island, which no one has escaped. She is sent there because of her star-crossed love to the enemy’s kingdom’s new king. The king must team up with neighboring nations to help rescue Zarrah. Published for adults.
Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra Charlie Thorne #3 by Stuart Gibbs Adventure Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Charlie Thorne is on the run. Yet again. And this time, she has to avoid her step-brother, his girlfriend, their agency, and the other foreign governmental agencies. She is determined to find her way through a series of clues that Cleopatra has left behind—and these clues lead to a great treasure. … Read more
The Survivor Wants to Die at the End Death-Cast #3 by Adam Silvera LGBTQ+ Romance Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) On Earth, where death runs rampant, a large company called “Death-Cast” seeks to fix that problem by predicting the deaths of those who sign up. Many people find this program to be a blessing, ensuring that they can say their goodbyes and find peace before death. Others find it to … Read more
That Devil Ambition by Linsey Miller Dark Academia Fantasy Supernatural Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) For students Fabian, Credence, and Euphemia, their sixth and final year at the magic school of Stellarium comes with great risk- but great reward. They and ten other students have been chosen to take the school’s honors class, which is taught by the devil they summon on the first day. Their only goal is to kill it … Read more
The Secret Astronomers by Jessica Walker Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) At Green Bank High School, a new student is led to an ancient astrophysics textbook by a note from her late mother as a high school student, After finding nothing in the book, disliking her new school, and being bored, the student begins to write and draw in the book. Eventually, another student confronts her through sticky notes … Read more
Powerless Powerless trilogy #1 by Lauren Roberts Dystopian Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The kingdom is split into two groups, the Elites and the Ordinaries. The Elites have special powers and the Ordinaries don’t. The King ordered all the Ordinaries to be killed. There are two main characters, Paedyn is kind of hiding in plain sight because she is an Ordinary. She is forced to participate in an trial, … Read more