Book 1 of Raven. This book follows Patricia Briggs style from the previous books. Albeit this contains more magic and really draws you in. This book reads fine as a stand alone but lends itself to a second book. There are various themes throughout this storyline but most prominent is that of accepting those different…

Book 4 of the Animorphs Chronicles (Book 47.5). This follows that strange creature that touches the storyline at various times. We learn his history and struggles. In the end the theme is best summed up by the final words. Did my life matter? I love this as a deep premise and gives us all pause…

Book 6 of The Realm Between. This continuation of the saga definitely takes a new direction. I love the dungeon dive, lots of fun traversing both the monsters and the puzzles. Excited to see where the next book takes us on Azure’s quest to get back home. I did love the moment he had the…

Book 1 of Star Wars: The High Republic. This was an interesting read. Not like the movies, if you don’t think someone will die then you’re wrong. I think half the challenge of this novel was figuring out who the main character was. In the end it is the last standing. This is new for…

Book 106 of Boxcar Children. This was not a crime mystery but a lost person. This is appropriate for all ages and sensitivities as this mystery is all about finding a passenger that has disappeared. The clues lead them through with just a few red herrings to mix it up. Overall a fun but short…

This is book 2 of Hurog. This novel continues our storyline and completes this series while leaving an opportunity for future novels. That said it is a fun fantasy read focused in on the characters leaving both world building and in-depth discourses on the uses of magic to a minimum. The twist is subtle at…

This is a stand alone novel by a classic ya horror novelist and it is a fun read. Albeit not exactly horror this embodied sibling rivalry. This novel works well as a fun middle grade read and talks to the repercussions of seeking revenge. I loved the light heartiness of the storyline as it speaks…

Book 1 of Hurog. This novel is a great fantasy without relying too much on magic. It skirts the realm of epic fantasy but would need to be about twice as long. That said the ending feels extremely rush, almost like the author decided that this 12 book series should just be a single book.…

An interesting novel full of hope and overcoming. If you’ve missed this one so far, sit down and enjoy it. I liked how the novel approached the incident and healing from a variety of directions to help you feel the full effect also a lot in this novel is about being thrown into the limelight.…

Book 3 of Case File 13. This super exciting adventure keeps you running and heart racing. This one is less horror and more adventure. The horror aspect is fun and should be appropriate for all middle grade readers. Super fun look at these mythological creatures and continues to follow in the path of Goosebumps. The…