Brief Synopsis Taking place post “Inheritance”, “Murtagh” by Christopher Paolini follows the titular character – along with his dragon, Thorn, as they work to uncover a mysterious plot unfolding in the land of Alagaesia. But should Murtagh even bother trying to save a world that has all but abandoned him? Content Warnings: Fantasy Violence (R), … Continue reading Book Review: Murtagh, by Christopher Paolini
Brief Synopsis “The Tenfold Tenants” is a cozy fantasy novel by debut indie author E.V. Belknap. Corvinian Hark really wants you to believe he’s the next big villain…but right now he’s just a simple landlord for supernatural tenants. Content Warnings: Child abuse (mentioned), Character Death What Do I Think? Weirdly, despite the fact that general … Continue reading Book Review: The Tenfold Tenants, by E.V. Belknap
Brief Synopsis “Bumps in the Night” is the middle grade horror debut of Amalie Howard, and follows 13 year-old Darika Lovelace as she is sent off to stay with her grandmother in the Caribbean. Sure, she should be happy, but the island isn’t all that she remembers. As sinister forces close in around her, Darika … Continue reading Book Review: Bumps in the Night, by Amalie Howard
Brief Synopsis “Thieves’ Gambit” is the first book in a new YA series by Kayvion Lewis. Ross Quest is already a master thief at seventeen years old, but when a plan goes awry and her mother’s life is in danger, she is forced to enter high-stakes competition called the Thieves’ Gambit. But not everybody survives… … Continue reading Book Review: Thieves’ Gambit, by Kayvion Lewis
Brief Synopsis “Daughter of the Deep” is a 2021 middle-grade science fiction novel by Rick Riordan. After Ana Dakkar’s school is attacked by a rival while she is on a field trip, she and her classmates must fight for survival. But with secrets abound, how is she to know who to trust? Content Warnings: Intense … Continue reading Book Review: Daughter of the Deep, by Rick Riordan
Brief Synopsis “Alanna: The First Adventure” was written by Tamora Pierce and originally published in 1983. After switching places with her twin brother, Alanna embarks on a journey to knighthood, pretending to be a boy. Forced to hide her true identity, Alanna must master the skills of a soldier and determine who her true allies … Continue reading Retro Review: Alanna: The First Adventure, by Tamora Pierce
Brief Synopsis “The Dark Lord’s Daughter” is a middle-grade fantasy novel by author Patricia C. Wrede. After a day at the state fair reveals to Kayla that she is actually the daughter of a supposed ‘Dark Lord,’ her life is turned upside-down. As she explores a new, tech-free world, she is forced to make a … Continue reading Book Review: The Dark Lord’s Daughter, by Patricia C. Wrede
Brief Synopsis “Anne of Green Gables” was written by L.M. Montgomery and originally published in 1908. It follows the story of Anne Shirley after she is mistakenly sent to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who had been expecting a boy orphan to help them on the farm. Content Warnings: Major Character Death What Do I Think? … Continue reading Retro Review: Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery
Brief Synopsis “Legacy of Yangchen” is the second novel in the Yangchen duology by F.C. Yee, and the fourth novel taking place in the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender. After barely averting catastrophe in the previous book, young Avatar Yangchen must make difficult decisions as the world teeters towards war… Content Warnings: Death (lots), … Continue reading Book Review: The Legacy of Yangchen, by F.C. Yee
Brief Synopsis “Crooked Kingdom” is the second novel in the Six of Crows duology by Leigh Bardugo. Taking place in the same universe as her Shadow and Bone trilogy, “Crooked Kingdom” follows the Crows as they seek to rescue one of their own from one of the most powerful players in Ketterdam. Content Warnings: Death … Continue reading Book Review: Crooked Kingdom, by Leigh Bardugo
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