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Category: Young Adult – Teen Books
JAGO by Keith Austin (Book Review #2285)
JAGO: A monstrous tale of happy never afters by Keith Austin is a darkly imaginative young adult fantasy that plunges readers into the gritty depths of Victorian London’s Old Nichol slum. Here, life is harsh, survival is uncertain, and hope seems like a luxury… Continue Reading “JAGO by Keith Austin (Book Review #2285)”
The Magical Legacy of the Ryūjin by Stephan Lethaus (Book Review #2193)
Stephan Lethaus’s The Magical Legacy of the RyĹ«jin is a sprawling, richly imagined fantasy saga that boldly blends medieval high fantasy with futuristic sci-fi and Eastern mysticism. Spanning two timelines — the mystical land of Skaiyles and a near-future Earth in 2055 — this… Continue Reading “The Magical Legacy of the RyĹ«jin by Stephan Lethaus (Book Review #2193)”
Dragon King’s Bane by AJ Jontz (Book Review #2175)
From its opening pages, Dragon King’s Bane immerses the reader in a high-stakes fantasy world that is both vividly constructed and emotionally charged. AJ Jontz writes with a deep understanding of what epic fantasy fans crave: layered worldbuilding, complex moral undertones, and a protagonist… Continue Reading “Dragon King’s Bane by AJ Jontz (Book Review #2175)”
Replaced Parts by Stephanie Hansen (Book Review #2145)
Stephanie Hansen’s Replaced Parts is a heart-pounding YA sci-fi adventure that combines interstellar intrigue, ethical dilemmas, found family, and fearless rebellion. Set in the year 2163 under the shadow of a tyrannical World Government, the novel follows sixteen-year-old Sierra—a bold and passionate activist—on a… Continue Reading “Replaced Parts by Stephanie Hansen (Book Review #2145)”
The After (The After Series Book 1) by J Taylor (Book Review #2134)
The After plunges readers into a gripping post-apocalyptic world where a deadly virus has shattered society and isolated pockets of humanity strive to survive. Set in rural Nova Scotia, the story follows fourteen-year-old Charlotte, who has grown up in a fragile bubble of relative… Continue Reading “The After (The After Series Book 1) by J Taylor (Book Review #2134)”
Never Have I Ever by Harker Jones (Book Review #2044)
Never Have I Ever by Harker Jones is a dark and twisted psychological thriller set in a small-town Michigan where secrets, lies, and betrayal swirl around a group of teenagers who find themselves caught in a deadly game. With its sinister atmosphere, mounting tension,… Continue Reading “Never Have I Ever by Harker Jones (Book Review #2044)”
The Tale of the Young Witch by Joseph Minart and Davon Custis (Book Review #2032)
The Tale of the Young Witch by Joseph Minart and Davon Custis takes readers into a world where the magic of witchcraft, long believed to be a thing of the past, is resurrected and woven into the fabric of the present. This compelling fantasy… Continue Reading “The Tale of the Young Witch by Joseph Minart and Davon Custis (Book Review #2032)”
An Instrument for Florenda by Tomeko Brown and Christopher Smallwood (Book Review #2024)
An Instrument for Florenda is a heartwarming and inspiring story for young readers, written by Tomeko Brown and Christopher Smallwood. The novel follows eleven-year-old Florenda Little, a girl growing up in Louisiana, where music and sound fill her world. Florenda’s passion for playing an… Continue Reading “An Instrument for Florenda by Tomeko Brown and Christopher Smallwood (Book Review #2024)”
The Projectionist by Bigfoot (Book Review #2006)
Bigfoot’s The Projectionist is an inventive and heartwarming middle-grade tale that reimagines the art of storytelling with stunning originality. With a touch of whimsy and a dash of surrealism, it explores the power of creativity and resilience in a world where stories are outlawed.
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