Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
One twin brings life, the other brings the void. a sister must embrace her terrifying “force of emptiness” to rescue her brother from a power-hungry monster. Set in a lush, West African-inspired world still reeling from a magical rift, this action-packed journey explores the bond of family and the dangerous beauty of finding one’s true power in a world that fears it.
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.
Survival is more than just staying alive—it’s facing what’s inside. Theo finds himself in a haunting alternate reality where his town is literally upside-down and his depression has a physical voice.
Something is biting in Deepwater Creek, and it’s not a fish. This graphic novel follows two brothers whose final summer fishing trip turns into a supernatural nightmare. When the adults won’t listen, it’s up to the kids to face the monsters lurking in the depths and in their own minds.