When I was a young adult, the author to read was Judy Blume, but alas, times have changed and now we have Gabrielle Mathieu. Mathieu writes with the same sense of the reality of youth as Blume did but in a non-reality setting. Instead, the reader finds the main character, 18-year-old Berona, in a feudal … Continue reading Girl of Fire: Berona’s Quest by Gabrielle Mathieu
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Iron and the Arrow by Wendy L. Anderson
When you start a series itis with the understanding that the author has to have time to write the next book which I never seem to handle very well. I am pretty much an immediate gratification kind of girl so when I found out that this was coming I was beyond thrilled! I have … Continue reading Iron and the Arrow by Wendy L. Anderson
Mariko Takashi and the Case of the Living Dinosaur by Christopher Bair
Christopher Bair has written a series of books about a High School Witch who manages the magic in her High School. Mariko Takashi, the witch, and her sidekick, Alvaro Jameson, work together as detectives to solve supernatural mysteries. They have not known each other very long and so their relationship is evolving. They are both … Continue reading Mariko Takashi and the Case of the Living Dinosaur by Christopher Bair
Fireflies and Cosmos by J. Darris Mitchell
I got to meet the author at the Texas Book Festival this year - interacting with him was enough to make me get the first book in the series and read it. He was dressed up as one of the characters in his book, speaking the verbiage and telling stories. What a hoot and what … Continue reading Fireflies and Cosmos by J. Darris Mitchell
Naahla’s Pet by Anthony Awtrey
The second book in the series by Anthony Awtrey is as good, if not better, than the first! In this story the broodlings, Naahla, Chehna, Rahja and Grenja all come of age. Naahla has done the worst her parents can possibly think of and found herself a pet that she brings home and insists on … Continue reading Naahla’s Pet by Anthony Awtrey
Ragel’s Brood By Anthony Awtrey
I confess: I love dragons! I want one of my own, but honestly have no where to keep one. This read was a no brainer for me to pick up, but I must say I was thrilled with the contents. Awtrey has written a story about a family of dragons. Mom (Saah), Dad (Ragel), three … Continue reading Ragel’s Brood By Anthony Awtrey
Karda: Adalta Volume I by Sherrill Nilson
Science Fiction meets Fantasy. Sherrill Nilson has done a terrific job of melding the two different genres together in a story that centers around the creatures called Karda. These Karda have a horse body, talons for feet, a hawk head complete with a massive beak, and large wings. No one knows what they are like … Continue reading Karda: Adalta Volume I by Sherrill Nilson
