When I saw Maggie Tokuda-Hall talk about her YA Graphic Novel SQUAD on a panel, I had to feature it. She also has a new picture book, LOVE IN THE LIBRARY. When Becca transfers to a high school in an elite San Francisco suburb, she’s worried she’s not going to fit in. To her […]
I featured another one of Tara Sim’s books, RAVAGE THE DARK, earlier this year. Her newest book, THE CITY OF DUSK, is the first in an epic fantasy trilogy: The Four Realms—Life, Death, Light, and Darkness—all converge on the city of dusk. For each realm there is a god, and for each god there […]
Last year, I was ecstatic to feature Jessica Khoury’s MYSTWICK SCHOOL OF MUSICRAFT, a middle grade fantasy that features a relatable main character and a great plot! The sequel, THE MIDNIGHT ORCHESTRA, came out on June 14, 2022: Things are finally looking up for Amelia Jones: she’s officially a Mystwick student, and she even […]
For anyone looking for LGBT Sci-fi, Emily Skrutskie is definitely an author to follow. Her space opera series, The Bloodright Trilogy, concludes with VOWS OF EMPIRE, which just came out on June 14, 2022. I’ve also featured her previous books, including Bonds of Brass, the first in The Bloodright Trilogy, as well as Hullmetal Girls […]
I saw Gretchen McNeil at this year’s YALLWEST festival, and I also featured her here and here. She is one of today’s best writers in YA horror and suspense, and her newest book, DIG TWO GRAVES, came out on April 26,2022: I did my part, BFF. Now it’s your turn. Seventeen-year-old film noir fan Neve […]
I’ve been excited about this book ever since I saw it announced. Catherine Arguelles’s debut middle grade, FLIP TURNS is sure to tug on your heartstrings when it comes out this September: Thirteen-year-old Maddie just wants her classmate, Lucas, to leave her alone. He keeps asking her out—as if she hasn’t already said no […]
I first saw Jason Denzel read an excerpt from one of his books at an author event. I loved the premise so I asked Jason for an interview. MYSTIC SKIES, the third in his Mystic Trilogy series comes out in October, but some excerpts of the book just released on Tor.com: https://www.tor.com/2022/06/02/excerpts-mystic-skies-by-jason-denzel/ The world […]
I have been a long-time fan of Holly Goldberg Sloan’s books, including Counting by 7s and To Night Owl From Dogfish. When I heard the premise of her newest Middle Grade book, THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, I had to feature it. Have a look: It’s been almost a year since Sila’s mother traveled […]
I read an earlier excerpt from this book, and not only is the premise amazing, the story and writing are brilliant. THE TRUTH IS A LIE by Sally Lotz is currently available on Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/297731033-the-truth-is-a-lie Sixteen-year-old Sara, a member of the Truth, must follow the rules of keeping separate from the Worldly and all […]
I was honored to feature A.J. Sass’s debut middle grade novel, Ana on the Edge, so when I found out about his newest book, ELLEN OUTSIDE THE LINES, I had to feature it also. If you enjoyed his debut, you will absolutely love this book too. It does a great job of of depicting what […]