How Jackson Patterson Saved the Band by Maureen Straka is a heartfelt middle-grade story about courage, friendship, grief, and finding the confidence to speak up for something worth saving.
Return to Hell with Philip in The Fallen Devil, the sixth and final book in Kenneth B. Andersen's Great Devil War series. This dark, emotional finale explores identity, choice, redemption, and the complicated balance between good and evil.
Dragons are nearing extinction, enemies are closing in, and Bridgehaven needs its knights. I'm joining the Goddess Fish Promotions Review Tour with my 5-star review of The Last Rift Dragon by Shami Stovall, an immersive YA fantasy filled with inventive magic, loyal friendships, humor, treachery, and unforgettable dragons.
A Dangerous Crossing by Jane Mitchell is a powerful and thought-provoking middle grade novel following a 13-year-old Syrian boy forced to flee his home in search of safety. Read my 4.5-star review as part of The Write Reads blog tour.
A colorful, kid-first introduction to video game design, Game Creator's Workshop by Greg Reisdorf encourages young gamers to think like creators through hands-on activities, critical thinking, and plenty of imagination—no coding required.
She Who Breaks Gods by R.L. Balladrael takes the Chronicles of Kesperen into full space-opera territory with imaginative worlds, high-stakes rebellion, difficult choices, unexpected humor, and a satisfying slow-burn romance.