Romance. Action. Magic. Debut author Dana Swift’s Cast in Firelight has it all, and more. In her fast-paced YA fantasy, we follow the paths of two young royals with magical skills given to them by the nine gods. Heirs to…
“When someone says you’re overreacting, but you know you’re right, keep reacting until it’s over.” That’s the motto of Cadie Kessler, the protagonist in Julie Carrick Dalton’s debut novel, Waiting for the Night Song. Cadie is desperate to prove an…
It’s a new year! Yay! And the vaccine is rolling out! Finally, you can exhale and concentrate on your novel. Not so fast, Hemingway. The end might be in sight, but as much as we we’d all like to move…
A feminist twist on a classic DC superhero, with an origin story unlike any other, Black Canary: Breaking the Silence pushes for equality, stands against injustice, and makes clear that the most powerful weapon we all have is our voice….
Samantha Rajaram is a rare gem of an author who can bring history to life. Based on true events, The Company Daughters is set in 1620 Amsterdam, centering on young women Jana and Sontje as they’re shipped off to become…
“There’s just something about being in a place where what matters most is right in front of you.” That’s one of my favorite lines from KJ Dell’Antonia’s warm, funny, and enveloping novel, The Chicken Sisters. It’s something we all need…