REVIEW of The Swan King by Nina Clare

Elsa is a beautiful and unusual girl in nineteenth century Bavaria. She has the mysterious gift of being able to … More

REVIEW of Crown of Coral and Pearl by Mara Rutherford

Nor and Zadie are twins, identical to each other in every way except for the scar on Nor’s cheek. While … More

Washed ashore in a half-burned boat, Tova was adopted (enslaved?) into the Svell tribe as a young child. She knows … More

Gillian is a spoiled brat who has her heart set on marrying royalty. But when her father reveals an embarrassing … More

I recently had the privilege of reviewing an advance copy of Cogheart, a middle grade steampunk adventure by Peter Bunzl. … More

After rescuing her White Bear prince in the previous book, Rose is living happily with Charles and their children Estelle … More

Mulan, a half-Asian girl who can shoot arrows better than any boy, has grown up as a pariah in her … More

Clara Stahlbaum has been practicing her Johann Kahler Sonata for two years. On Christmas Day she will play it at … More

Lily Hartman’s father has gone missing. Her housekeeper, named guardian in her father’s will, has turned into a tyrant, selling … More

Kate Danley’s newest story delves into the oldest tales of Robin Hood and strings them together in a fast-paced and … More