Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
What if the greatest monsters weren’t just supernatural? In The Destroyer of Worlds, Matt Ruff returns to the world of Lovecraft Country, blending cosmic horror, historical fiction, and unforgettable characters into a gripping adventure set during the Jim Crow era.
What if the next step in human evolution had been hiding in plain sight all along? In Phalaina, Alice Brière-Haquet blends historical fiction, science fiction, and mystery into a haunting adventure set in Victorian England.
When Josie disappears after leaving a note claiming she is real, her wealthy best friend Max unravels a corporate landscape of android companions and social privilege. Tackling economic class, betrayal, and deep loyalty.
Space aliens are coming for our pizza! Grunthar’s Revenge brings the Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club back to Earth for a high-stakes showdown. As siblings Tina and Mateo navigate a little healthy rivalry, they must team up with their alien friends to stop the purple-skinned Grunthar.
Life goes on, but they’re still watching. Grief in the Fourth Dimension follows two deceased classmates trapped in a mysterious room with a TV showing their grieving families. As they learn to send cryptic signals back to Earth, they uncover the tragic links between their lives. It’s a poignant, direct look at mental health and the enduring power of connection across space and time.