Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Eric Gansworth shatters and reclaims a painful slur in Apple (Skin to the Core), a heartbreaking memoir-in-verse. Chronologically tracking his youth on the Tuscarora Nation Reservation, Gansworth confronts the dark history of government boarding schools alongside the struggles of poverty and identity.
What happens when our virtual assistants take over the afterlife? In The Infinity Courts, Akemi Dawn Bowman delivers a highly original, sci-fi thriller exploring an AI uprising in the world of human consciousness. Centered on a relatable biracial protagonist navigating grief and rebellion, this suspenseful and philosophical novel exploring technology, ethics, and humanity.
Step into a decaying steampunk fey world where sketches come to life and family curses loom large. In Shades of Rust and Ruin, A.G. Howard crafts a dark, Labyrinth-inspired young adult fantasy that masterfully explores the weight of survivor’s guilt and depression.
Is love worth the risk of a broken heart? A contemporary romance about a cynical teen who gains the power to foresee the end of every relationship. Swept into a world of competitive ballroom dance and unexpected connection, this tear-jerker is an emotional masterpiece.
Delve into a dark and mesmerizing contemporary gothic mystery. When Grey Hollow disappears under suspicious circumstances, her younger sister Iris is thrust into a world of bizarre memories, creeping decay, and terrifying secrets. With lush prose and chilling twists, this spellbinding horror novel is an absolute must-read.