Reviews written by Robin D. Mahle, Staff Reviewer

First and foremost, Aim accomplishes what any good sci-fi sets out to do. It thoroughly explores the concepts of humanity and morality in the face of scientific advancement, causing the reader to question their own values and beliefs as a result. The characters are hard to rate...

What I loved: First and foremost, the characters. Princess Charlotte's fierce, unyielding manner. The way her character is left with so much room for growth -- and grow, she does. Prince Young, who needs to grow so much in his own way. His implacable sense...

Emotionally, I mean. What I loved: As you can guess from the title, pretty much everything. The tension, the misunderstandings, the angst and anger were so believable. Sloane had been through this enormous thing, but still managed to come...

I'm going to break out of my usual review mold here because this book was so many things. It was hard hitting. It was hard to read. It was amazing. I was in Germany when I read this book. I also have...

What I loved: Just about everything. This was an adorable YA Contemporary Romance with a surprisingly well-rounded main character. Charlie's relationship with her father felt sweet and real. Watching her form her first female relationship equally so. The plot...

What I loved: The world building was perfectly illustrated without bogging down the story. Everything from the politics and the society down to the physical world descriptions are clear and concise, ensuring that it's an easy leap to get pulled into this dystopian tale. Hutley...

What I loved: The story was told through the unique lens of four specific events with time skips in between. Hattrup did a brilliant job of revealing the characters through these events without info dumping or skimping out on development. Every bit of angst...

What I Loved: The story is based off an episode of Peppa Pig, and definitely reads like one. It includes an explanation of what glamping is so parents can be entertained as well. There are themes of fun and inclusiveness, and the wording is perfect for burgeoning...

What I Loved: This is one of those books that you can't help but smile while you read, even if the children have requested it for bedtime several nights in a row. Lombardo manages to teach children animal sounds and make them laugh in a book destined...

What I loved: The illustrations in this book are unique and eye catching, engaging the children from the outset. The story carries an important message about manners. There is a more subtle underlying theme of not judging others by their appearances, explored extensively enough for children to understand. That,...

Would you risk your future to discover your past? What I Loved: The premise of this series is fantastic. Jahn combines a contemporary romance feel with the classic sci-fi element of time travel, and the result is a story about humans and...

What I loved: Ivy's character is strong, driven, and even a bit inconsiderate at times. Giving her character flaws from the outset makes her immediately more relatable and believable, engaging the reader from the first chapter. The premise is adorable, and the romance develops at a...

This was a sweet high school love story centered around basketball and missed intentions. What I liked: The story hits the ground running with a cute flashback, and the dual POV narrative keeps it moving along nicely. Cam's point of view is adorable, the consummate...

What I loved: The cover, obviously, is gorgeous and eye catching. Skye's character is a genuine nerd, not just a nerdy-for-the-sake-of-being-quirky nerd. She was raised on Star Trek and Doctor Who, and it shows throughout the story without being overdone to the point...

This is a promising start to an exciting new fae series! What I loved: The writing style is engaging enough that even the initial world building is captivating. Details are doled out in small enough increments to not feel like info dumps, but solid enough to...