I tend to avoid retellings of the classics, but gems like Edith Pattou’s East make me return to the genre. I read The Madman’s Daughter a year ago and loved it, so I thought Jessica Verday’s version would quench my…
Book Review: ‘Breaking Sky’ by Cori McCarthy
It’s 2048, and America’s best hope is in the two teen-fighter pilots of the United Star Academy. Chase Harcourt, call sign “Nyx,” is one of the two pilots chosen to fly the experimental “Streaker” jets at the academy. Her tough…
Artist Feature: Judah & the Lion
Photo courtesy of Stunt Company From smooth sounds to youthful tunes, Judah & the Lion have a folk, bluegrass vibe, like no other band. The band consists of Jadah Akers (vocalist, guitar), Brian MacDonald (mandolin), and Nate Zuercher (banjo). They…
Book Review: ‘The Good Sister’ by Jamie Kain
I’ve always had a special spot in my heart for books about the bonds between sisters. (This preference stems from the fact that I have two younger sisters, but don’t tell them that!) Unfortunately, most books about such bonds are…
Book Review: ‘Let It Snow’ by John Green, Lauren Myracle, and Maureen Johnson
Sparkling white snowdrifts, beautiful presents wrapped in ribbons, and multicolored lights glittering in the night through the falling snow. A Christmas Eve snowstorm transforms one small town into a romantic haven, the kind you see only in movies. Well, kinda.…
Book Review: ‘Love on the Lifts’ by Jill Santopolo
Pick your path to find the perfect guy in this personalized romance set on the ski slopes! A book version of The Bachelorette! What better way to spend your vacation than on the slopes? In this unique romance, the reader’s…
Book Review: ‘All the Rage’ by Courtney Summers
If you’ve read any of her other books, you might notice that Summers has returned to telling a novel about a schoolgirl. Except this time, the return is even sadder, even more beautiful. Content wise, All the Rage will break…