My Reviews – Mark Buxton – YA Books Central

The Heroic Misadventures of Maci and Roland

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Roland is Maci’s loyal dog but the..."

Cincinnati Lee, Curse Breaker

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The book opens with Natalie (she’d rather..."

Keeper of the Rend

4.3

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Although not the most glamorous conflict, Xavier’s..."

Quest for the Wishing Stone (Dungeoneer Adventures 3)

4.7

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Coop Cooperson leads a ragtag team of..."

Someone's Been Messing With Reality

5.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Readers aren’t sure what’s happening early in..."

The Gatekeeper’s Daughter

4.3

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: This book presents a message that may..."

Snow Blind (The Talisman Series Vol. 2.5)

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: This novella begins differently from previous books..."

The Vanderhoff Heist (Mystery at the Biltmore 1)

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Elodie’s parents are famous detectives who investigate..."

The Pinchers and the Curse of the Egyptian Cat (The Pinchers 5)

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The book’s synopsis clearly explains what happens..."

Zombie Season 3: Rise of the Ancients

4.3

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Disclaimer: I’ve not read the previous two..."

Mirror, Mirror (Creepers 10)

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The story isn’t overembellished so it’s easy..."

The Abandoned Theater (Alderland Series 1)

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The story follows Beth as she wants..."

Spy School Entrance Exam

4.3

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: This book is a collection of puzzles..."

Careful What You Hear (Do You Hear What I Hear 2?)

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Noah and Lena are sent to Space..."

The Doomsday Vault (Everwhen School of Time Travel (and Other ODD Sciences))

4.3

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The author’s idea for the special school..."

Quantum Interstellar Sports League #1

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Humor is embedded in the story as..."

Spy School Goes Wild (Spy School 12)

4.7

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The cast of characters will be familiar..."

Max in the Land of Lies: A Tale of World War II (Operation Kinderspion)

4.7

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The first chapter offers a surprise as..."

Everything Interesting Keeps Happening to Ethan Fairmont

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: This book concludes a trilogy and it..."

Like a Curse (Like a Charm 2)

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Ramya is a witch-in-training who is trying..."

Beti and the Little Round House

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The narrator’s voice is written in the..."

Gleam: Semma and the Secret of Stuffmore

4.3

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The story is told from Semma’s point..."

The Secret in the Tower (Tales from the Middle Ages)

4.3

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Jack Broom is an endearing character who..."

The Sherlock Society

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The author presents a dramatic hook as..."

Confessions of a Junior Spy

4.3

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The Pangean Hotel is a curious setting..."

Never Thirteen

4.7

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: This book immediately creates a conflict between..."

One Wrong Step

4.7

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Each chapter begins with a few lines..."

Bringing Back Kay-Kay

4.3

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The plot is a missing-person story with..."

Cousins in the Time of Magic

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The book presents three cousins with contrasting..."

Beyond Mulberry Glen

4.7

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Lydia’s “family” is comprised of unrelated characters..."

Puppet

5.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The book’s tone is reminiscent of old..."

out of my dreams (The Out of My Mind Series)

4.3

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The story is told in first-person from..."

The Chronicles of Viktor Valentine 1

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: From the book’s synopsis, readers already know..."

The Long Way Around

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Vivian is uncertain about starting a new..."

The Gods' Revenge (The Myth of Monsters 2)

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The premise of the series is that..."

The Crossbow of Destiny

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The whole story is immersed in Vietnamese..."

Boy 2.0 (Boy 2.0 #1)

4.3

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The opening hook describes the mysterious circumstances..."

Jack and the Beanstink (Stinky Stories 2)

4.7

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The book allows readers to use their..."

Ambush at Sorato (The Royal Ranger 7)

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The previous book introduced a magical element..."

The Graveyard Gift (Fern’s School for Wayward Fae #1)

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The book has a curious structure as..."

The Twisted Tower of Endless Torment (The Horrible Bag Series 2)

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The book gives an ample recap of..."

The Pinchers and the Dog Chase

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: This fast-paced story will appeal to younger..."

The Dream Stealers

4.3

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Josh’s story is the most entertaining when..."

How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic

4.7

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: It’s remarkable how well the author shares..."

The Door

3.7

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: A mysterious door appears in a school..."

Lights, Camera, Brains?

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Young readers will immediately connect with Marty’s..."

Tessa Miyata is so Unlucky (Tessa Miyata 2)

4.7

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The book is immersed in Japanese culture..."

Kelcie Murphy and the Race for the Reaper's Key

5.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: The story follows Kelcie and Lexie in..."

Sylvia Doe and the 100-Year Flood

4.7

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Effective hooks in a book’s opening pages..."

Monster Movie!

4.0

Reviewed by Mark Buxton

"What worked: Many book characters suffer from anxiety or..."

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