Reviews written by Leah Miller, Staff Reviewer

The premise and setting of this book intrigued me, especially the incorporation of Celtic mythology. It almost felt like reading historical fiction in some places, especially since a historical landmark was central to the story, and the action, fast pace, likable characters, and plot twists were enough to overcome some...

This story is a dark homage to Stephen King’s Carrie, with Jackson’s unique voice and spin on it. It pulls the reader into the story immediately, flashing between the events of 2014 and a podcast attempting to analyze the events critically. It is intriguing to get to know Maddy, both...

As a lifelong lover of fairy tales, I can’t resist the idea of modern updates by some of the best known writers in the fantasy field. I enjoyed reading the original story and then the new version, to see how the author took on a widely known story and changed...

Vividly descriptive writing and short chapters made it easy to fly through this book, and I found myself eager to read on. The characters are intriguing right from the start, with easy to like protagonists and bad guys you love to hate, and this book is bursting with diversity. In...

The concept of a world in which magic is available yet still subject to the same racial and socioeconomic constraints pulled me in quickly. Brophy creates an intriguing world with a well-developed magic system that’s easy to understand, and her characters are engaging. The story is fast-paced and it’s easy...

What I loved: The idea of a novel in verse is always appealing to me, and I was unable to put this book down, finishing it in a single day. The author captures the hardships of living in an inner-city setting and growing up...

The overwhelmingly Jewish themes of the story are made accessible to all readers, breaking down the insular Orthodox community in a humorous yet easy-to-understand way. Hoodie has a hilarious and sarcastic sense of humor, which made me laugh out loud many times while reading. It provided a nice contrast to...