Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Step back into the labyrinth of Hawthorne House. This offers fans a deeper look into the romance, secrets, and high-stakes puzzles of the Hawthorne brothers. While best read as a companion to the original trilogy, these stories provide a fascinating psychological look at family expectations and the drive for approval.
Love finds a way behind reinforced walls. A shared journal becomes a lifeline for two incarcerated teens at a divided detention center. This slow-burn romance trades sci-fi for social justice, offering a nuanced look at the cruelty of the system and the enduring power of human connection.
Paradise has its secrets. A teen girl flees online vitriol for a nanny gig on a glamorous Jamaican estate. But Blackbead House holds more than just tropical breezes—it holds an unsettling family history and a haunting presence that won’t stay buried.
High school is hard enough without parasitic fairies feeding on your medical mysteries. Sedona “Seda” Gerard battles chronic pain and fae monsters that thrive on her isolation. This unique story uses fantasy to explore the very real struggles of living with an undiagnosed illness.
Survival is the ultimate power. Paedyn Gray must navigate a kingdom where being “Ordinary” is a death sentence. This book is a poignant look at identity, social inequality, and the “masks” we wear to belong—a must-read for fans of The Hunger Games.