Bad Grains by Susanne Schmidt is a chilling middle-grade fantasy that earned 4th place in the 2024 BBNYA competition. Blending German folklore, sibling bonds, and Halloween horror, this unforgettable tale follows Jo as she races to save her brother from a monster lurking beneath the rye fields.
A heart-twisting sci-fi romance set in near-future Seattle, Digital Devotion by Julian Christian explores love, control, and the eerie intimacy of artificial intelligence. Includes an excerpt and a $25 gift card giveaway—part of the Goddess Fish Book Tour.
What if the men destroying our world were doing it on purpose?
Christine Hart's The Variant Conspiracy Trilogy blends dystopian suspense, romantic tension, and a twist of magic. Don't miss the excerpt, author guest post, and a chance to win a $20 Amazon/BN gift card!
Not Lucille by Mike Steele is a heartfelt middle grade historical novel about friendship, identity, and learning to be heard. Join Lucy as she forms a secret bond with a deaf girl—and uncovers surprising family secrets—on this stop of the Goddess Fish Promotions book tour.
🛸 Alien slime molds, talking AI, and a sandwich shop full of unlikely heroes—Amorphous: Breaking the Mold by Steven Burgess is a quirky near-future sci-fi tale that breaks all the rules. Read my full review and join the Breakeven Books blog tour!
This Is Me Trying by Jenna Adams is a gripping contemporary YA debut exploring trauma, mental health, and the lasting impact of first love. Told in three acts, this powerful story follows Brooke and Matt from a secret teenage romance to a complex adult reunion shaped by guilt, consent, and healing.