Thursday, October 16, 2025

BOOK REVIEWS

‘So Many Beginnings’ Review: Bethany C. Morrow Brings a Thoughtful Perspective to a Beloved Classic

In So Many Beginnings, Bethany C. Morrow is returning to the classics. The book comes as part of Feiwel & Friends’ remixed classics series....

‘Fast Pitch’ Review: Nic Stone Hits Another Home Run

Batter up! Fast Pitch, Nic Stone’s next book, is almost here, and there are no strikes, fouls, or outs in sight. The bases are...

‘The Witch Haven’ Review: An Enchanting Debut From Sasha Peyton Smith

Sasha Peyton Smith’s debut novel, The Witch Haven, is almost here! Set in 1911, the book follows 17-year-old Frances Hallowell. She works as a...

‘Pahua and the Soul Stealer’ Review: A Riveting Journey Steeped in Hmong Culture

Certain stories take you gently by the hand and whisper "Come with me," but Pahua and the Soul Stealer boldly crashes through the door,...

‘Like Other Girls’ Review: Britta Lundin Challenges What It Means To Be a Girl

Trigger warning that there are various sexist and misogynistic comments directed towards females, homophobia, and non-consensual physical contact depicted in Like Other Girls. In her...

‘Bubble’ Review: Podcast to Graphic Novel, Beware the Mutated Imps

Imagine going out for your morning run, and a mutated imp attacks you. So, you have to fight it off while making sure it...

‘Star Wars: The High Republic: Out of the Shadows’ Review: A Character-Driven Mission That Leaves Readers Wanting More

Author Justina Ireland does it again with her new novel The High Republic: Out of the Shadows! This is the second young adult novel in...

‘Any Way the Wind Blows’ Review: A Perfect Ending to the Simon Snow Trilogy

Back in 2013, two characters were born on the pages of author Rainbow Rowell's contemporary young adult novel Fangirl -- Simon Snow and Tyrannus...