Do you ever wonder, "Are those books really for MG & YA Readers?" Are all novels in the middle grade (MG) and young adult (YA) section of the library or bookstore always appropriate for your tween or teen? MG books are supposed to be for 8 to 12 year olds, and YA...

Charting Stars is a fabulous original story. The main character, Talia begins in Canada but through her magical star painting, she ends up in a new world called The Nine Realms. The author of Charting Stars and I seem to have similar imaginations, because I enjoy the...

Glass Across the Sea is similar to a Cinderella retelling, but it's too unique to be exactly a retelling. There were definite nods to the popular Cinderella stories. Noelle Perrault, the MC, has the same last name as one of the original authors, Charles Perrault....

What should you get that special book lover for Christmas this year? If you don't know what they already have,  you can see if they have an Amazon Wish List. This is where most books are purchased online and many use it like a grocery list so they don't forget what...

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the magical library Not a creature was stirring except for Bella, the wary The stories sat waiting on the shelves with care, In hopes a reader would find adventure with them there;   Bella was comfortable in the...

Good vs. evil is a main theme in many fantasy books. It's mankind's dilemma ever since Adam and Eve. True life inspires stories about despicable villains and honorable heroes. The "bad guy" in lore dies or gets cursed forever. Yet, God has shown another way to deal...