Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
They call me La Furia. It did not happen all at once. It was born the moment I realized I did not have to stay quiet. On the field, I am faster than the fear that tries to chase me. I am stronger than the expectations that try to contain me. When I run, I feel my heart open like a door to the world. There, I am not what anyone says I am. I am what I choose to become.
On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop waits to be found. For too long, Opaline, Martha, and Henry have been side characters in their own lives. But when the shop casts its spell, they discover that their own stories are just as extraordinary as the ones on its shelves—and that sometimes, the books we find are the ones that find us.
Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. When NASA opens its doors to women scientists, she sees her chance to reach for the impossible. But among the stars, she finds something even greater—love, courage, and the realization that some risks are worth everything.
Sadie Katz and Cleo Chapman have been rivals since birth. Now, framed for a series of pranks, they must work together to uncover the truth. But as their investigation unfolds, Sadie’s depression and Cleo’s quiet confidence blur the lines between rivalry and something deeper. With futures on the line, they must decide if they’re meant to be enemies—or something more.
Travis Baldree’s Bookshops & Bonedust is a cozy, heartfelt prequel to Legends & Lattes. When mercenary Viv is forced to rest, she unexpectedly finds friendship, mystery, and love while helping revive a small-town bookshop. Filled with charm, humor, and heart, it’s a perfect escape for fantasy fans seeking warmth and adventure.