Kirsten Ciccarelli’s latest offering, Edgewood, invites readers to the edge of a forest full of deadly fae, horses made of fire, and shadows waiting to devour the next unsuspecting victim. This urban fantasy overflows with deadly magic and romance that…
‘The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea’ review: Axie Oh’s latest fantasy delivers a whimsical retelling of a classic Korean folktale
Based on the Korean Folktale “The Tale of Shim Cheong,” Axie Oh’s The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea takes readers into the spirit realm beyond the sea floor, a place full of immortal beasts, cheerful spirits, and brooding gods.…
‘Full Flight’ review: Ashley Shumacher’s sophomore novel is a bittersweet melody
Ashley Shumacher’s sophomore novel Full Flight sings a bittersweet melody, taking readers to the world of high school marching band, the home of shiny brass instruments, music stands, and students struggling to find their place not only on the field,…
‘One True Loves’ review: Elise Bryant’s sophomore novel celebrates Black love and self discovery
In One True Loves, companion novel to her debut, Happily Ever After, Elise Bryant crafts a dreamy, escapist romance that leans into some tropes while cleverly twisting others. A main character still finding herself Leonore is a creative soul. In…
‘You’ve Reached Sam’ Interview: Dustin Thao shares about writing grief and finding balance in the heartache
Break out the tissues, because this an absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful story. Fans of paranormal contemporary stories like If I Stay, The Time Traveler’s Wife, and Kimi no Na Wa (Also known as Your Name), will adore Dustin Thao’s debut…
The NaNoWriMo Survival Guide: Advice from Past Winners
As we get into October, everyone in the writing community is starting to think about NaNoWriMo, short for National Novel Writing Month. For those with …
‘Lakesedge’ Review: Lyndall Clipstone’s debut serves gothic vibes, but not much else
Not trying to reinvent the wheel, Lyndall Clipstone’s YA gothic romance ‘Lakesedge’ delivers exactly what you’d expect from the genre.