Mary LanniFeb 12 minCece Rios and the Desert of SoulsWhat an exciting story this is! Cece Rios lives in the desert, but instead of her soul being infused with fire like others in her town,...
Mary LanniJan 282 minLittle Wanderers: The Everlasting SeasonsThere is something about fantasy quests that bring people together from all walks of life. In this book, readers are introduced to Snowy,...
Mary LanniJan 252 minThe Inhabitant of Alexis O'RileyWhat a fantastic story this is! Vanessa Meadows is not the girl she has always been because a year ago, her brain was transferred into...
Mary LanniJan 183 minThe Unforgettable Logan FosterWhat a fantastic surprise this story was! Beginning as a narrative about an orphaned boy with a desire to find his birth family, it...
Mary LanniJan 114 minCities of Adventure SeriesI came across this fantastic series through Reedsy and was thrilled to get to read more than just one of its component books. The series...
Mary LanniJan 42 minTiger HonorTiger Honor is the latest in the Rick Riordan series of global mythologies for middle grade readers, and this one stood out from others...
Mary LanniDec 28, 20212 minEvertrueI've often heard about book editors and agents being able to tell within the first pages--and even the first paragraphs--of a story...
Mary LanniDec 21, 20213 minAmari and the Night BrothersI got to listen to the audio version of this book, and more than once I reacted audibly to events in the narrative. Though the accent of...
Mary LanniDec 17, 20213 minA Place to Hang the MoonHistorical fiction is a fascinating genre to read, especially as authors expertly connect real events and behaviors with characters who...
Mary LanniDec 14, 20212 minKodiak and the Un-Hunted PlaceI have enjoyed reading all of the books in verse that have come across my radar in recent memory. This is the most recent one, which...
Mary LanniDec 10, 20212 minAmulet of ScionThis is the second book I’ve read by J.T. Grobler, and she doesn’t disappoint with this one! The Amulet of Scion is not related to the...
Mary LanniNov 23, 20212 minSpell SweeperLike most people my age, Harry Potter was a life-changing series in my teen years. Back in the day of Borders and other large-scale...
Mary LanniNov 2, 20212 minBy the Light of FirefliesHistory is filled with stories of everyday people who have done extraordinary things. While many of these tales are readily shared in...
Mary LanniOct 26, 20212 minThe Way I Say ItSchool can be really hard, especially when bullying runs rampant and friendships change over time. When I was in elementary school, I...
Mary LanniOct 22, 20212 minA Kind of SparkThe older I get, the more I realize I don’t know about the world and the people in it. One of the reasons I love books is because I get...
Mary LanniOct 12, 20213 minAcross the DesertIt requires fear to be truly brave, but those who demonstrate bravery are exceptional at concealing the level of fear they truly feel....
Mary LanniOct 8, 20213 minTristan Strong Keeps PunchingIn the last several months, I’ve had the opportunity to read many novels in the Rick Riordan mythological canon, including the entirety...
Mary LanniSep 28, 20212 minPeople of the Sun (Eye of Ra #3)If you could change history, should you? This is a question that is often asked by people considering the possibility and implications of...
Mary LanniSep 24, 20213 minElvis and the World as it StandsTwenty years after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, more and more stories for young people are coming into the world. However,...
Mary LanniSep 21, 20213 minThe Wolf's CurseDeath is a necessary part of life, and it has captured humans’ attention for millennia. Even after studying death and how different...