A Carpet of Violets & Clover is an ode to sensitivity and soulfulness. The multi-faceted Jenny Zimmer shares a lovely collection of short stories, personal essays and poetry. The short stories started with her fascination for flash fiction. The essays stem from personal experiences or observations. A love for nature has inspired many of the poems and haiku. Jenny indeed finds joy in nature and loves life. She has condensed a small essence of her self and soul in these heartfelt and diverse … [Read more...] about A Carpet of Violets and Clover by Jenny Zimmer
The Edge of Nothing by Crystal Crawford
Fast-paced, clean YA fantasy romance with an urban fantasy twist! No memory of his past--no time to revisit it. Lex awakes as a captive and fights to survive in a strange world of magic, bizarre creatures, and ancient secrets… and the mysterious girl he just met in the woods is only making things more complicated. In Arameth, nearly everyone knows Lex’s face... but they all want him dead. When he’s handed an amulet by a stranger who seems to know far too much about him, Lex begins to unravel … [Read more...] about The Edge of Nothing by Crystal Crawford
Mary of the Aether by Jeffrey Aaron Miller
Fourteen-year-old Mary Lanham lives an unremarkable life in the tiny town of Chesset, Arkansas, enduring unhappy days at school and lonely evenings in her hilltop home. She has few friends and a hopeless crush on a boy she's never spoken to. But everything is about to change. When the stranger in the long, gray cloak creeps out of the forest, a centuries-old mystery begins to unfold. Suddenly, Mary's life is turned upside down. As the danger grows, she learns the magical secrets of her family's … [Read more...] about Mary of the Aether by Jeffrey Aaron Miller
The Tethering by Megan O’Russell
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children meets Percy Jackson in this magic-filled fantasy romance. All he wants is to win her love. A dark spell may separate them forever. A high school loner in a perfect town—that was Jacob’s life. Until his school was ripped apart by magic. After losing everything, Jacob is thrown into a world of enchantment. But the wonder of being a wizard isn’t enough to hide the danger lurking in the shadows. Emilia is the heir of her clan, raised to help her people … [Read more...] about The Tethering by Megan O’Russell
The Cursebound Thief by Megan O’Russell
Six of Crows meets Heist Society in this new young adult fantasy series. The world wants a hero. The curse needs a thief. The party of the decade stands between Jerek Holden and saving the people he would do anything to protect. After twelve years, he’s finally found a way to break the curse that ripped all magic from the world and destroyed the peace that took generations to build. All he needs is one, simple artifact. But he can’t steal the heliostone alone. A girl with a soul of fire. A … [Read more...] about The Cursebound Thief by Megan O’Russell
The Pox Academy by Warren Mead
When Jack ventures into the basement of his crumbling London townhouse, the secret he discovers will turn his world upside-down. Can the star footballer, and his best friend, Ajat, find the truth? Thousands of miles away, at the Pox Academy, Lincoln is struggling with dark secrets of his own. Banned from using his magical powers, he forms an unlikely friendship that might, just, keep him alive. Little do the pair know just how intertwined their lives are, and the dangers they must face … [Read more...] about The Pox Academy by Warren Mead
From Prison to Life by Esperance Kayitesi Hay
An exciting and engaging book about my life where I faced enormous ups and downs. I was imprisoned and felt like I had gone to hell. I lost my father and mother both at an early age but I persevered it all and came out stronger than ever. The survivor in me was let out as I gave myself to the Lord when I had nothing but faith inside me. book, I know you will never regret it. It's all about Life. Targeted Age Group:: any age group What Inspired You to Write Your Book? An exciting and … [Read more...] about From Prison to Life by Esperance Kayitesi Hay
The 716 by S.J. Pratt
A vivid coming of age story filled with STEM, romance and the courage of everyday heroes. Olivia is destined to be the future leader of Meliora. She’s smart, rich, and innovative, and she has a pink Identifeye light. Andy is destined to be a waiter and househusband. His blue Identifeye light prevents him from pursuing his dream of becoming an engineer. After all, who ever heard of a male engineer? But when Andy’s life becomes entangled with Olivia’s and he gets the chance to prove himself on … [Read more...] about The 716 by S.J. Pratt
The Wizard’s Ward, Vale Book One by Jules McAleeese
"I read this book in 4 hours (split between two days) while driving to Fl, and I couldn’t get enough of it. I also have loaned it to a friend and her daughter (remember, I got a physical book). When I get it back, my 16 and 14-year-olds want to read it. So yes, I liked this book and have been recommending it to everyone." - Read With Me Blog "Sometimes, it's hard to find a new book that you instantly love. Other times, it is so easy to immediately fall in love with a book that you've only just … [Read more...] about The Wizard’s Ward, Vale Book One by Jules McAleeese
FEATURED BOOK: To Dreams Born by Sabrina Charlotte Coronata
Genre: YA action/adventure realistic fiction Have you ever wanted to make a real difference in the world, and have an amazing adventure with your family and friends along the way? Then this is the book for you! To Dreams Born is a realistic fiction adventure story about four kids a lot like you, with strong ideals about animal rights, forest and water protection, living off the land, and the fun of connecting in cool ways with their communities. It is brimming with surprises that will … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: To Dreams Born by Sabrina Charlotte Coronata
