Reviews written by Jan Farnworth, Digital Manager/Blog Assistant and Staff Reviewer

What I liked: Born Brave is written by Megan Bomgaars, a shining example of someone born brave, and this adorable children's book reminds us that we are all born brave and can do anything with that bravery. In Born Brave, the author brings up many things we all...

What I liked: Inspired by a true story, Tibbles the Cat explains the dangers of introducing non-native plants and animals to other parts of the world. It all begins in 1894 with Tibbles, an English cat that moves far away to Stephens Island with its owner. Over there,...

What I liked: Court of the Dark Fae is about a war brewing with a human who may be falling at the heart of it. On a chance meeting, Willow Blackplum meets the king of the dark Fae realm and ends up saving his life, but now...

What I liked: The Ruined is the final book, but as many reviewers have said, it did not feel like the end. Is there a spin-off in the wings that will give us closure on some of the other storylines that seemed to be lacking in this final...

What I liked: There is a fine line between justice and vengeance, as the characters in Blood Justice, Terry J. Benton-Walker's sequel to Blood Debts, find out. They are combined with the desire to create and maintain a tenacious hold on family and legacy. The book alternates points...

What I liked: Fireheart is a beautiful journey of a girl discovering her past and what it means for her future. Is she meant to be the dragon-slaying soldier she was born to be? Or something more? And what lengths will she go to to find herself and...

What I liked: Cloudlanders is a witty fantasy debut adventure novel about Kurt and his friends and the place they call home, a magical island called Bastion floating above the ocean. I was in for the adventure from the first page when we meet a diverse cast of...

What I liked: A trend in recent years is to tell the backstory of characters we grew up with, and the majority of the time; they are the villains cause the stories we know always tell the story about the hero. How did Wonka become this famous...

What I liked: Fall of the School for Good and Evil is the final book in the prequel to the main series and picks up where the previous book ends with a shattered school and two brothers who still don't trust each other the way they should. ...

What I liked: Thiru's world-building is vivid and detailed that you feel like you're in this rain-soaked world, where all the world's treasures are thousands of feet below the water level and are yours for the taking if you're brave enough to face what dwells below. Jin and...

What I liked: Lucero is everything I expected in a book about balancing dark and light and the results when things have gone to the extremely dark side of dark. The evilness that has seeped from Alfie releasing Sombra has returned to haunt in the worst way possible....

What I liked: Oculta follows the events of Nocturna by a few months, and we are now about to embark on the summit that Dez, the dead brother, was in the works long ago to make peace between Castallan and Englass. In this world, both countries view magic...

Keeper of the Lost Cities is a huge series that encompasses a ton of info and pages in each novel; this graphic novel is just the first part of book one. The author tells you this is not a word-for-word of the original book from the series. You...

For over 50 years, Corduroy has been a classic tale for young children, and in this particular board book, we get to celebrate Valentine's Day. Corduroy and Lisa are ready to share unique Valentine's Day treats, cards, and all the love they have for their friends and family. ...

What I liked: Have you ever wondered about the North Pole, where Santa is rumored to live? How the North Pole works is the guidebook to learn all about this fascinating, magical place. You will start with a brief history before diving into facts like population (who exactly...