Sometimes, you need a good series that focuses on the strength of the human spirit while incorporating magic realism in a compelling way....

It is so much fun to learn about the myriad characters involved in a good series, especially when different people are featured in...

As I’ve mentioned before, I love the fact that I have been asked to beta read a handful of books. Through this, I get to see books as...

I was lucky enough to get to beta read this story for H.B. Reneau, offering thoughts and feedback as she was tying everything together....

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know I have a soft spot for Celtic language and folklore. Typically, that connection...

There is a special place in literature for fairy tales. These memorable stories are at once enjoyable and carry important messages for...

Fantasy adventures are some of my favorite reads, especially for middle grade and young adult audiences. In addition to the exciting plot...

Ever since discovering the Tristan Strong series by Kwame Mbalia, I’ve been entranced by the Orishas of West African folklore. This is a...

Growing up as a dancer, I love reading inspirational stories about characters who persevere to succeed in athletics even when the going...

It is nearly impossible to describe some experiences through words alone. The intensity of the first moment you lay eyes on your own...

When life is out of control, humans have a remarkable way of crafting order from the chaos. Adrenaline can be a remarkable help, but even...

Dystopian young adult fiction is easily one of my favorite genres to read; I have devoured the Hunger Games, Divergent, and every other...

I have read a lot of books for middle grade and young adult readers, and a theme I have noticed is that many middle grade books focus on...

A few years ago, I was lucky to meet Colorado-based author A.N. Willis in a coffee shop in Denver. At the time, I had read only her first...

Tampering with human genetics has been a compelling drive for scientists for as long as it has been possible to do. The implications of...

A few weeks ago, I was asked to read and review a book called Victory Lap. The subject matter was important to me to represent in my...

Dystopian stories are one of the most frequent I have read, both as a teenager and as an adult. Something about the angst of the teen...

Ireland has always held a special place in my heart. I have Irish heritage, I began Irish dancing at the age of 11, and now I play the...

One of my favorite things about reviewing books is discovering new series that I can not only sink my teeth into, but that also have...

I was lucky enough to grow up in Colorado. After living elsewhere for three years, I recognized just how delightful living in Colorado...