Reviews written by Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager

My heart can’t take much more! The Forgotten World by Robin D. Mahle is the third book in her series World Apart and picks up where the last left off. The ending of The Tempest Sea was a major cliffhanger, and I’m so glad I did not have to wait...

The Lost Link is Michelle Bryan‘s newest fantasy, and I couldn’t get enough of it! There are dragons, magic, fae, and portals, a man who reminds me of Mr. Miyagi, an evil queen, and did I mention dragons? Unlike anything I’ve ever read, The Lost Link delivers an epic adventure...

Dark and twisted doesn’t even touch the surface of Sarah K.L. Wilson‘s new release Fae Hunter. This enchanting tale captivated me from the first word to the last. I personally don’t like to compare books, however if you are a fan of The Cruel Prince, you will love this one....

Do you have an inquisitive child who loves animals? If you answered yes, then they will love this book! Doggy Defenders is a new series from National Geographic Kids that introduces children to different service jobs through the eyes of dogs. In this installment, meet Stella, a bloodhound, and her...

Do you have a child interested in being a policeman? Then they will love this book! In the new series from National Geographic Kids, Doggy Defenders, children learn about dogs and the different jobs they can do. In this installment, readers meet Tiger, a Belgian Malinois, and his owner Aida...

Can a dog provide therapy? What kind of therapy? Find the answers to these questions and more in National Geographic Kids new series Doggy Defenders. In this installment, meet Willow, a greyhound therapy dog. The story introduces Willow and her owner Megan and explains what she does as a therapy...

Is your child interested in being a firefighter? Do they love dogs? Then this book is for them! Doggy Defenders is a new series from National Geographic Kids featuring different service dogs in the areas they serve. This particular book focuses on Dolley, a Labrador retriever, and her owner, Captain...

I could not sit Aurora Rising down! This is the first book by the writing duo Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff that I’ve read, and it will not be the last. I cannot stress enough how fantastic this book is. I laughed, I cried, I got angry, and then I...

Have you ever tried to sneak a pet home past your parents? Did you think you could keep that pet hidden? Inevitably something happens, that pet is found, and you are in big trouble. This is the lesson Christina Starspeeder must learn in book eight of Star Wars: Jedi Academy,...

Spider-Man: Far From Home: Peter and Ned's Ultimate Travel Journal by Preeti Chhibber is a fun, beautifully illustrated read for your little superheroes. Retelling the movie for a younger audience, Chhibber captures the essence of teen Peter Parker as he and his friend's take a class trip to Europe. Written...

Beautiful and gut-wrenching doesn't begin to describe Kyrie McCauley's debut novel, If These Wings Could Fly. McCauley brings to life the abuse one teen and her family faces, handling the subject with sensitivity and great detail. Mixed with a small dose of magical realism, If These Wings Could Fly should...

Spindle and Dagger by J. Anderson Coats is a beautiful, yet brutal, literary novel set in Medieval Wales. It is clear from page one that the author did their research. Reading this book is like stepping back in time. Following the story of Elen, Spindle and Dagger will keep you...

Spindle and Dagger by J. Anderson Coats is a unique, dark tale set in Medieval Wales. The author did their research! The book fully immerses the reader, taking you back in time. Following the story of Elen as she tries to find her place in this brutal world, Spindle and...

I adore this book! One of the Girls by Robin Daniels is the first book in her series Friendzone which follows senior Nick Moody who has one last chance to win his crush. I had previously read Kelly Oram’s Girl at Heart which ties into this series and knew I...

Oh my heart! The Tempest Sea by Robin D. Mahle is the second book in her series World Apart and picks up where the first left off. Addie has been taken, Clark and Gunther are hunting for clues about her disappearance and what their brother has to do with it....