Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Beauty can be a mask for rot. An artist with the forbidden power to alter bodies via her portraits is blackmailed into “painting” a dead boy back to life. Part murder mystery, part dark fantasy, this novel explores the high cost of sacrifice and the corruption of power.
High-flying tiger spirits meet the cold void of space. Cadet Sebin must choose between family honor and military duty when their uncle is branded a traitor. It’s an accessible pick for fans of the Dragon Pearl series who want a quick adventure.
What if you could redo your worst day until it became your best? Emilie as she relives a disastrous Valentine’s Day. Through a comedic time loop, Emilie moves from social insecurity to radical authenticity, discovering that second chances are really about learning to choose yourself.
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.