Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
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.
Is going viral worth losing the people who actually care about you? A funny, highly relatable, middle-grade novel that tackles the high-stakes pressures of social media, friendship, and school anxiety.
Enter the decaying gates of Gallant eerie masterpiece. Featuring a resilient, non-verbal protagonist seeking her true identity, this gothic mystery blends atmospheric writing with stunning illustrations. Creepy without being terrifying, it is the perfect “scary book.”
Unlock a royal family mystery in this historical thriller. Blending the tragic history of Anastasia Romanov with a modern teenager’s relatable journey of self-discovery, this dual-timeline novel will instantly inspire readers to research history.