Release Feature: The Stepmom Shake-Up by Niki Lenz

I featured THE STEPMOM SHAKE up by Niki Lenz here, and I'm delighted to report that this wonderful MG book is now out in the world:   After Grace's mom died, she and her dad grew extra close. They have special nicknames and are…
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The All the Stars and Teeth series by Adalyn Grace

I first heard about ALL THE STARS AND TEETH when Adalyn Grace had a signing pre-pandemic. I couldn't go because of a conflict (not pandemic related), but I was so intrigued by the plot and premise that I knew a feature was in order. The conclusion…
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SISTERS OF SWORD & SONG by Rebecca Ross

Rebecca Ross is one of my favorite authors to interview, and I was honored to feature her here and here. Her newest YA Fantasy is a standalone that will come out on June 23, entitled SISTERS OF SWORD & SONG:   After eight long…
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GOLD WINGS RISING: the third book in the Skybound series by Alex London

I first came across the Skybound series when I was lucky enough to get an ARC of the first in the series, BLACK WINGS BEATING. GOLD WINGS RISING rounds up the series, and is due out on September 1st:   The war on the ground has ended,…
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Release Feature: THE LADY ALCHEMIST by Samantha Vitale

Back in March, I featured THE LADY ALCHEMIST by Samantha Vitale. I am happy to report that this beautiful book is now out in the world!   In a land torn between magic and alchemy, Sepha is an exceptional alchemist, able to bend the…
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FORGED IN FIRE AND STARS by Andrea Robertson

As soon as I saw the cover for FORGED IN FIRE AND STARS, I contacted Andrea Robertson, also known as bestselling author Andrea Cremer.  FORGED IN FIRE AND STARS was published on May 5:   Ara has always known about the legend of the…
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BREAKOUT by A.M. Rose

I saw A.M. Rose speak about synopses at an SCBWI conference last fall, and I was intrigued by her YA novel, BREAKOUT:   Six days. That’s the amount of time until Lezah’s execution. She’ll die never knowing what got her…
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THE STEPMOM SHAKE-UP by Niki Lenz

I got acquainted with Niki Lenz and her books through a Facebook group we are a part of. Her newest Middle Grade book, THE STEPMOM SHAKE-UP is due out on June 16. Have a look:     After Grace's mom died, she and her dad…
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THE SIMPLE ART OF FLYING (a.k.a. CALL ME ALASTAIR) by Cory Leonardo

As soon as I heard the premise for THE SIMPLE ART OF FLYING (published in other regions as CALL ME ALASTAIR) I couldn't wait to feature it. It's a lovely story that explores loneliness as well as finding family and true friends.   Sometimes…
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RED HOOD by Elana K. Arnold

I met award-winning author Elana K. Arnold at one of the final author events I went to pre-quarantine. She writes some of the most visceral prose I've read, and Red Hood is her newest YA novel: Since her grandmother became her caretaker when…