Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Jesse Q. Sutanto’s Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers is a heartwarming, funny, and deeply human mystery. With her bold personality and sharp instincts, Vera proves that curiosity and compassion can solve more than crimes—they can heal hearts. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries.
Jojo Moyes’ Someone Else’s Shoes is a hilarious and heartwarming look at the chaos of modern life. When two women swap gym bags, they accidentally switch perspectives, driving home a message about gratitude, resilience, and the essential bond of female friendship. It’s a meticulously detailed story that’s both funny and inspiring.
Look on the Bright Side is a refreshing, heartfelt story that celebrates friendship, honesty, and growing up. Williams and Schneemann craft an authentic portrayal of teens navigating love, identity, and change with humor and heart. The expressive art and inclusive storytelling make this a perfect read for middle and high school students exploring what it means to truly support one another.
Set in the eerie Ozark Mountains, When the Bones Sing follows Dovie, a teen from a long line of women who can “hear the bones of the dead.” When hikers start vanishing near her town, the local sheriff turns to Dovie’s strange ability to help find the bodies.
On an ordinary night, Earth is suddenly harvested for resources, transforming into an enormous multi-level dungeon. Every building collapses, every human atomized into a deadly survival game watched by an intergalactic audience.