The Theft of Sunlight Dauntless Path series, book #2 by Intisar Khanani Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “The Theft of Sunlight” is a gorgeous and riveting story set against a dark, lush world inspired by middle eastern fantasy. Khanani spins a tale of intrigue, captivating you in the deceivingly glittering palaces and ethereal beauty of Menaiya, all whilst a chilling secret lurks just beyond the next page. Amraeya ni Ansarim has … Read more
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Adventure Fantasy LGBTQ+ Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The story follows a 40-year-old man named Linus Baker, who works at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth evaluating the well-being of children kept in orphanages authorized by the government. One day Linus is tasked with a new highly classified assignment: to journey to Marsyas Island orphanage and supervise 6 mysterious and … Read more
The Hike to Home by Jess Rinker Adventure Mystery Realistic Fiction * * * * Stars (Great!) Lin Moser is having the worst summer of her life. She’s used to traveling around the world with her famous parents (her dad renovates houses and her mom films him, and in their spare time they go on all kinds of adventures), and now she’s stuck in a tiny town in New Jersey with nothing interesting to do. … Read more
The Promised Neverland series, book #1 by Kaiu Shirai Adventure Fantasy Manga Supernatural Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is an amazing read! The plot keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next, and it flows nicely with the fantasy story.
Fallen Empires Cleopatra in Space, book #5 by Mike Maihack Action Adventure Comedy/Funny Graphic Novel Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Cleo (Cleopatra) goes hiding after a mysterious death at Yasiro Academy, and she and her friends set out to uncover the spy who must be working within the school ranks. I liked this book because it is mysterious and interesting for me.
The Loop by Ben Oliver Adventure Mystery Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book gives you an unreal idea at the start, how the book keeps you engaged and introduces the characters quickly, then exciting plot point and the action starts. Plot twists, friends lost, and a sad end. The immense span of characters is a lot! For middle and high school teens.
The Last Treasure by Janet S. Anderson Adventure Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The story starts with a boy named Ellsworth. He and his dad live in an apartment. His mom died when he was still little. On his 13th birthday he was allowed to go meet the rest of his family. Elizabeth, his grandmother, always had given him a birthday card, but this time she said in the card … Read more
The Book of Life All Souls series, book #3 by Deborah Harkness Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Following Diana and Matthew as they come back from the 16th century. They find that past mistakes haunt them and also trying to deal with incoming twins that might be part witch and part vampire. This book keeps you on your toes with different events happening. This book is truly the … Read more
Shadow of Night All Souls series, book #2 by Deborah Harkness Adventure Fantasy Historical Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Following Matthew and Diana on their journey into the 16th century, they discover old friends, unknown pasts, and a magical manuscript that can possibly tell secrets of witches, vampires, and demons that no one knows. This book was amazing! It created an environment that just sucks you into the book … Read more
Siege and Storm Shadow & Bone trilogy, book #2 by Leigh Bardugo Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Following Alina and Mal, they are on an adventure of finding the second amplifier, the Sea Whip. But while on the way, they have an encounter with Darkling. But that doesn’t stop them, they escape, forming new friendships and powers to save the world from the Darkling’s power. I give this book … Read more