Tuesday, October 21, 2025

BOOK REVIEWS

Book Review: ‘Shuri: The Vanished’ by Nic Stone Is an Enthralling Tale From Start to Finish

Princess Shuri of Wakanda is back in a new story from New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone. In Shuri: The Vanished (the follow-up...

Book Review: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone in ‘As Far as You’ll Take Me’ by Phil Stamper

Coming soon from Phil Stamper is a story about chasing your dreams, no matter how far away from home they may take you. In...

Book Review: Fantasy Bleeds Into Reality for One Family in ‘The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother)’ by David Levithan

New York Times bestselling author of noted YA novels like Every Day and co-author of the Lily and Dash series (yes, the one the...

Review: Disney Villains and Mysteries Abound in New YA Crime Series ‘City of Villains’ by Estelle Laure

Author Estelle Laure takes the twist on Disney villains to new heights in City of Villains. Disney fans will see Captain Hook, Ursula, Maleficent,...

“Hello. I’m Calling From Death-Cast”: The Enduring Life and Legacy of ‘They Both Die at the End’ by Adam Silvera

“For those who need a reminder to make every day count.” To some readers, September 5 is just another normal day, but if you’ve read They...

Review: ‘Disney Chills: Second Star to the Fright’ will Haunt Your Dreams

Vera Strange takes young readers back to one of the tried and true scary story origins -- a haunting. Second Star to the Fright...

Review: ‘The Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry’ Is A Hilarious, Magical Good Time

What do you get when you combine a feisty, slightly drunk heroine with a murder mystery, throw her in a fantasy version of Victorian...

Book Review: ‘Concrete Rose’ by Angie Thomas Is a Captivating Journey to the Past

“Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete?” –Tupac Shakur, “The Rose That Grew from Concrete” In 2017, Angie...