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THE RAVEN HEIR by Stephanie Burgis

As soon as I saw  THE RAVEN HEIR by Stephanie Burgis, I couldn't wait to feature it. I'm happy to report that the book is now released and out in the world:   Deep within an enchanted forest lies a castle where a set of triplets…
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SEEKERS OF THE WILD REALM: LEGEND OF THE REALM by Alexandra Ott

I first featured Alexandra Ott's RULES OF THIEVES series, and it was so enjoyable I also featured the first book in her current series, SEEKERS OF THE WILD REALM.  (I also nabbed it immediately when I saw it at my local Barnes and Noble). The…
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BIG BEAR WAS NOT THE SAME by Joanna Rowland

Joanna Rowland has a way of writing the exact kinds of books that children need. Her latest, BIG BEAR WAS NOT THE SAME is especially poignant amid this year's fire season:   This picture book follows Little Bear and his best friend…
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HEARTBREAK FOR HIRE by Sonia Hartl

When the premise of HEARTBREAK FOR HIRE by Sonia Hartl reached my radar, I had to feature it. I'm always a sucker for an enemies-to-lovers trope, and the book also includes some delightful feminist vibes. Plus her upcoming YA book, THE LOST…
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SUNS WILL RISE, the third in the System Divine Triology by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell

I've always been delighted to feature Jessica Brody, whether it's her fiction, or her nonfiction. The third book in her System Divine trilogy (co-written with Joanne Rendell), SUNS WILL RISE, just debuted on August 3, 2021: AN HEIR. A RENEGADE A…
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THE VERDIGRIS PAWN by Alysa Wishingrad

I stumbled across this book on Facebook, and when I saw the cover, I knew I had to feature it. THE VERDIGRIS PAWN is a middle grade fantasy that offers a richly built world and unforgettable characters:   A boy who underestimates…
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FIRST LIGHT by Casey E. Berger

I'm a fan of science fiction books with bad-ass female characters, so when I saw the premise for FIRST LIGHT by Casey E. Berger, I had to reach out to her for an interview. FIRST LIGHT will officially debut on September 14, 2021:   When…
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BEYOND THE MAPPED STARS by Rosalyn Eves

I'm a huge fan of Rosalyn Eves' YA Fantasy series Blood Rose Rebellion, which I first featured back in 2017. Her newest book, BEYOND THE MAPPED STARS, offers a historical fiction adventure set in the 19th Century and is due out on August 24,…
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THE SPLENDOR by Breeana Shields

I featured Breeana Shields back in 2019 and her book THE BONE CHARMER was one of my favorite reads that year. The sequel, THE BONE THIEF, came out last year. Her newest book, THE SPLENDOR, is a new series set in a deceptively glamourous hotel,…
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DONUTS AND OTHER PROCLAMATIONS OF LOVE by Jared Reck

I first heard about Jared Reck when his book A Short History of the Girl Next Door came out. His most recent book, DONUTS AND OTHER PROCLAMATIONS OF LOVE is a must for any library shelf:   It's easy to look at high school senior…