Betrothed from a young age, Adraa and Jatin are destined to unite two of Wickery’s most powerful territories. The problem? They hate each other. After not seeing each other for a decade, a chance encounter leads them to hide their identities while embarking on a daring mission through the seedy underbelly of Adraa’s kingdom. IfContinue reading “Cast in Firelight”
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Legendborn
The legend of King Arthur meets Southern Black culture in this intricately plotted fantasy. Wanting to escape the trauma of her previous life, 16-year-old Bree enrolls in an Early College program for high school students at UNC- Chapel Hill. When she gets there, she witnesses a magical attack that reveals her undiscovered powers and sinisterContinue reading “Legendborn”
The Inheritance Games
A young woman in a desperate situation finds her fortunes changed when she is called to the reading of a billionaire’s will. Though she’s never met Tobias Hawthorne before, he has left Avery virtually his entire fortune, essentially cutting his children and grandchildren off. But, to receive her inheritance, Avery must move into the man’sContinue reading “The Inheritance Games”
Escaping Eleven
Earth is no longer inhabitable and humanity has been forced to move underground. The wealthy elite have bankrolled these underground compounds, separating each floor by wealth. Eve, a 16-year-old hobby fighter, will stop at nothing to break free of her violent compound and see Earth, even if it means death. This book is a straight-upContinue reading “Escaping Eleven”
Who Run the World?
Happy March and hello to Women’s History Month! I love celebrating this month by checking out the exhibits here, spending time researching brilliant women in history, and reading books that center strong, fierce female characters. To that end, I think featuring science fiction books where women lead the action is a great way to startContinue reading “Who Run the World?”
Elatsoe
Set in America, but slightly stranger, Ellie is a Lipan Apache teen who can raise the dead. When her beloved cousin dies, his spirit visits her in a dream and she discovers that there is more to his death than meets the eye. Using her wits, her skills, and with help from her friends, EllieContinue reading “Elatsoe”
Black History Month Spotlight: Fantasy
If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that fantasy is my absolute favorite genre. I love the way that fantasy novels offer an escape from our everyday lives, while still pulling in important and timely themes. Whether middle grade, YA, or adult, I will fall into any fantasy with strong world-building, authentic characters, andContinue reading “Black History Month Spotlight: Fantasy”
Lore
Every seven years, the Agon begins and nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals. They are hunted by the descendants of ancient heroic bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their power and immortality. Seven years ago, Lore fled that brutal world, but as the Agon descends upon NewContinue reading “Lore”
Kingdom of Souls
A great evil looms in the kingdom as children begin to disappear, snatched by a magic carrier who hides in the darkness. Born to a family of powerful witchdoctors, but without her own magic, Arrah chooses to sacrifice years of her life in exchange for magic that will help her find the children. What sheContinue reading “Kingdom of Souls”
A Curse of Roses
A famine is plaguing Portugal and Princess Yzabel is wasting food simply by trying to eat. Her magic, or her curse, turns every meal into flowers. To reverse the magic and save her people, she needs the help of an enchanted woman trapped by magical binds. This book was a total miss for me, andContinue reading “A Curse of Roses”
I Blame My Shelf 