Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Being thirteen is hard. Being the Prime Minister’s daughter is harder. Elle McNicoll, autistic teenager Aeriel Sharpe is forced into the spotlight when her mom takes office. Expected to be a spokesperson for all neurodivergent youth, Aeriel must learn to drown out the noise of social media to find her own voice.
A neurodivergent man with a heart of gold finds himself at the center of a murder mystery after a series of well-intentioned mishaps. Through therapy and trial, Denny uncovers hidden family truths and proves that a life “defined by limitations” can actually be a life of profound purpose. It’s a powerful lesson in empathy, justice, and the resilience of the human spirit.
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping is a heart-centered “cozy fantasy” that proves community is more powerful than any spell. Following a disgraced witch and her misfit “found family” at a sentient inn, Sangu Mandanna explores grief and self-worth with humor and incredible diversity. While it contains one explicit scene for adult readers, its themes of neurodivergence and inclusivity make it a standout for discussions on belonging and identity.
Molly Gray is not like everyone else. Her Gran taught her simple rules to navigate a complicated world. After Gran passes away, Molly throws herself into her work as a hotel maid. Her routines and love of order comfort her until she enters a guest’s suite and finds him dead. Suddenly Molly is swept into a mystery filled with secrets, misunderstandings, and suspects. She must rely on her instincts and unexpected friends to uncover the truth.