Lovely story: fanciful, with a magic realism vibe, and great characters. Centering on two children with extraordinary sensory gifts searching for a rare flower, this quiet, heartfelt story explores grief, class divides, and belonging.
Step into the dark, glittering world of early 19th-century medicine and mystery! Dana Schwartz’s spellbinding Anatomy Duology follows Hazel Sinnett, a brilliant young woman determined to become a surgeon despite the barriers of her era. Blending romance, gothic suspense, and medical intrigue, this duology is a highly recommended.
Delve into the inner workings of the British crown with Prince Harry’s raw memoir, Spare. Chronicling a life shaped by early parental loss, intense media scrutiny, and deep familial friction, this conversational text is highly relevant for older teenagers exploring contemporary history.
The stunning conclusion to the American Royals series delivers high-stakes drama, political maneuvering, and intense romance. Perfect for high school readers, this finale tracks powerful women fighting for autonomy within a fractured monarchy.
Defying a king’s erasure to forge a Golden Age! Shuttering the myth that Henry VIII successfully deleted his executed second wife from history, Borman exposes how an adult Queen Elizabeth secretly filled her private court with her mother’s books, tapestries, and symbols—using Anne’s fierce legacy to rule England independently for 45 triumphant years.