Book Review: The Things He Could Have Been
Homeruns, humor, and heart—THE THINGS HE COULD HAVE BEEN by W. Nikola-Lisa is a playful exploration of what-ifs surrounding a baseball legend’s alternate destinies. Reviewed by Melissa Suggitt.
Tag: Middle Grade & Young Adult
Book Review: Everything That Was
EVERYTHING THAT WAS by K.R. Hansen is a powerful novel that explores the profound impact of loss and the enduring power of memories. Reviewed by J.B. Leddington.
Book Review: Amethyst, the Shallows
AMETHYST, THE SHALLOWS by Kellye Abernathy is lively, heartfelt, emotionally honest, and, most importantly, fun. Reviewed by Samantha Hui.
Book Review: Gifts of the Shavtal (Talisman)
GIFTS OF THE SHAVTAL (TALISMAN) by Toni Yap (Atmosphere Press) is a magical YA fantasy with a serious undertone that makes it all the more enjoyable. Reviewed by Alexandria Ducksworth.
Book Review: Just Like Click
JUST LIKE CLICK by Sandy Grubb (Fitzroy Books) is an endearing story of a brave boy willing to go to great lengths for his biggest secret. Reviewed by Audrey Davis.
Book Review: The Brothers Dragon (Beyond Land’s End)
In THE BROTHERS DRAGON by JF Baker, two young brothers travel from World War Two ravaged London to a dangerous world of dragons, pirates, and family secrets. Reviewed by Warren Maxwell.
Book Review: Vandella: Resilience
VANDELLA: RESILIENCE by M. Ch. Landa is an intense saga of defiance, friendship, and resilience in the heart of Nazi Germany. Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka.
Book Review: Santa Claus: The Beginning
SANTA CLAUS: THE BEGINNING by Terry Broxson is a fresh reimagining of children’s favorite gift giver. Check out what Samantha Hui has to say in her book review of this holiday middle grade novel.
Book Review: The Dragon Garden
A spunky young girl and her grumpy guardian must learn to trust their instincts and identify a demon in disguise in THE DRAGON GARDEN by Resa Nelson..
Book Review: Tetherless
TETHERLESS by C.K. O’Donnell is a chilling YA mystery full of lies and betrayal. Check out what Lindsay Crandall has to say in her book review of this indie speculative novel.