Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
In the Vossen house, every move could be your last. Fourteen-year-old chess whiz Ruby must navigate a “deliciously dysfunctional” family to solve a crime at her grandmother’s estate. Combining the tension of a high-stakes chess match with a modern Cinderella twist, this gripping story explores the power of choosing your own allies and outsmarting the “villains” in your own home.
Chess prodigy Mallory Greenleaf thought she’d made her final move until she accidentally defeats the world champion, Nolan Sawyer. A romance that balances the high-pressure world of competitive chess with the heavy realities of family trauma and chronic illness. It’s a sharp, witty, and mature read perfect for older teens who love a strategist with a heart.
Tani Adewumi didn’t know what Boko Haram was or why they had threatened his family. All he knew was that when his parents told the family was going to America, Tani thought it was the start of a great adventure rather than an escape.