SEE THE POD/VIDEO CAST REVIEW HERE! High school can be rough for anyone, but it is especially challenging for Lyric. After growing up way too quickly as she cared for her younger brother and a mother who ran the gambit of emotions, her world was ripped away. Her mother died, leaving her and her brother … Continue reading But I’m Eponine by Christine Dzidrums
New Adult
The Sugar Skull by Manuel Ruiz
This is the perfect read for the high school/young adult – and even some of us way past that. It is on the scary side but a bit eerier. The main character is a 17 year old boy trying to keep not only his life together but also the lives of his family and friends. … Continue reading The Sugar Skull by Manuel Ruiz
Girl of Fire (Berona’s Quest) by Gabrielle Mathieu
With well developed characters and especially the main character, Berona, who evolves into an independent woman, this book would be a definite yes for any middle or high school library. While the story may be similar to a lot of YA or New Adult Fantasy, that is what will make it appealing for younger audiences. … Continue reading Girl of Fire (Berona’s Quest) by Gabrielle Mathieu
Michael McGillicuddy and the Most Amazing Race by Trevor A. Dutcher
Need a book that you can curl up with and forget about the rest of the world – this may be it. My reading for an hour on Sunday afternoon turned into several hours because I just had to know what was going to happen. This book is filled with adventure, interesting characters, challenges, and … Continue reading Michael McGillicuddy and the Most Amazing Race by Trevor A. Dutcher
Dark Winds: Shadow’s Fire Book 2 (Shadow’s Fire Trilogy) by Christopher Patterson
I love book series, especially when I can read several in a similar time period. Having read Book One – Chance Beginning - last month, I snuck Book 2 into my reading schedule because when you work for yourself, you can do these things! The book picks up almost immediately after where the author left … Continue reading Dark Winds: Shadow’s Fire Book 2 (Shadow’s Fire Trilogy) by Christopher Patterson
Chance Beginning (Shadow’s Fire #1) by Christopher Patterson
The first book in this trilogy does a great job of pulling the reader in. The author nicely gives all the background information needed as the story progresses. What starts as a story of two brothers and a cousin from a farming background who find themselves trying to scratch out a living and exist in … Continue reading Chance Beginning (Shadow’s Fire #1) by Christopher Patterson
Defiled (The Castle Chronicles, Book 1) by Michael Vassel
What a perfect start to either YA or Adult summer reading. Majority of the story gathers around high school age characters. There is a strong supporting character in Blackjack (the cat) and his relationship with the main character, Mark giving the reader glimpses of light humor. The story follows Mark through his life and the … Continue reading Defiled (The Castle Chronicles, Book 1) by Michael Vassel
Lost in Amber by Esther Rabbit
This is a light and easy read – light sci-fi, light romance, a touch of witty banter between characters (one of my favorites!) and a dose of a good storyline. The main characters Zoey and her neighbor who just happens to be an Ambassador (from another planet) are well done and adorable in that trying … Continue reading Lost in Amber by Esther Rabbit
Aaru by David Meredith
YA at its’ truest, meaning not young teens but this will appeal to the New Adult 16-20 year old market as well as those of us a little older. This is a well written and presented story of a futuristic virtual reality. When one of the main characters is dying, her brain, memories, feelings etc … Continue reading Aaru by David Meredith
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