I don't think I've every posted two reviews of the same book on my blog, but I'm making an exception this time. The first review of Heartsmith by Stephanie Cotta was by Kate Lundeen. Since then, I read it and wanted to share with all of you why I loved it. REVIEW I confess. I… Continue reading Heartsmith–A Dynamic Steampunk Fantasy, an Author Interview, and a Great Giveaway
Introduction It's a delight for me to share the cover for Stacey Bartlett's forthcoming middle-grade novel, MONSTER MOUNTAIN (Monarch Press: 2025). For those of you who can't wait, you can scroll down to see it and read about the giveaway. For the rest of you who know how to bide your time and wait a… Continue reading You Can See It Here First: A Cover Reveal and Giveaway for Stacey Bartlett’s New Middle-Grade Novel
Check out an older teen thriller from Monarch Books: Heartsmith by Stephanie Cotta. Be prepared to lose track of time with this mystery which is the first in a series. Review Aaren Lockett is a 16-year-old in search of a new start after life in an orphanage. He travels to the city of Rexanberg and plans to… Continue reading HEARTSMITH: An Upper MG/YA Book Review by Kate Lundeen
New from Monarch Publishing! A middle grade fantasy novel entitled Children of The Ancient Heroes: Dreams and Nightmares by Russell Fellows. I grew up wishing that literary worlds like Narnia or Middle Earth were real places to explore. Fellows addresses this type of wanderlust. What if fantasy characters were social outcasts and had important roles to fulfill… Continue reading CHILDREN OF THE ANCIENT HEROES: A Remarkable Review by Kate Lundeen
I'm happy to introduce a new young book reviewer to you. Lucie B. read Riley Cross's new chapter book, THE SWAMP OF DOOM: The Cursed Champions Club Book One. (Monarch: 2024) and here's what she thought. REVIEW This story presents a girl named Blip (short for Bad Luck Princess) who lives in a small, mythical… Continue reading The Swamp of Doom: A Review by Lucie B., a New Guest Blogger
Teen reviewer, Georgie Bartlett, gives a thumbs-up review to Lori Keating's, upper MG/YA novel, BUTTERFLY INK.
Book review of JA Nielsen's debut fantasy novel.