Tag: adventure
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Book Review: Activated
by Nova Mcbee Publisher’s Synopsis After her exploits in Tunisia, Jo Rivers knows she’ll never lead a normal life. She also can’t move on until she grasps the unexpected evolution of her mathematical gift and confronts her unresolved feelings after meeting Noble. With Kai undercover, Noble is the only one who has the answers Jo…
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Book Review: Heir of Elriyon
by K. Michele Moseley publisher’s synopsis Aenya’s destiny could cost her freedom. After years of compulsory training to become an elite warrior, sixteen-year-old Aenya plans to run away with her friend Lewin. However, her plans crumble when she is chosen to be Elriyon’s new figurehead and wife to the future ruler, Rieve. But Aenya has…
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Book Review: Wolf Soldier
by James R. Hannibal publisher’s synopsis The fate of the Dragon Lands are at play The knights of the Lightraider Order disappeared nearly two generations past. Now, the Keledan have withdrawn behind their barriers, and the Dragon Lands of bordering Tanelethar are overrun with dark oppression. The people are living in disobedience to the Rescuer…
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Book Review: Seventh City
by Emily Hayse publisher’s synopsis “Let me tell you a story that happened so long ago that only the hills and rivers can remember the time . . . .” All her life, thirteen-year-old Maki has heard tales of the legendary city of gold, buried deep in the northern frontier. But when her village is…
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Book Review: Nightingale
by Deva Fagan Nightingale is a fun middle-grade fantasy novel. It follows the story of Lark, a young orphan doing her best to stay out of the factory. When the story begins, we find Lark in the middle of robbing the museum, needing to steal something so that she can pay the woman who runs…
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Book Review: Wingfeather Tales
edited by Andrew Peterson If you are a fan of the Wingfeather Saga, you will love Wingfeather Tales. Wingfeather Tales is a collection of seven stories written by various authors that all take place in the world of Aerwiar. The stories take place before, during, and after the Wingfeather Saga. But if you’re trying to…
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Book Review: Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery
by Ally Carter Note: This review contains spoilers for book one in the series! Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery picks up several months after the ending of the first book, Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor. April, Colin, Sadie, Tim, and Violet are all settling into life at Winterborne House with Gabriel as their…
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Book Review: The Captive Kingdom
by Jennifer A. Nielsen It’s been six months since Jaron saved his kingdom and won the war with Avenia. And he’s bored. But life won’t stay calm for long. During a sea voyage, Jaron’s ship is attacked. He and the other’s are taken captive by the Prozarians, a group of people thought to be extinct.…
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Book Review: The Shadow Throne
by Jennifer A. Nieslen War has come to Carthya, with attacks on all sides and allies far away. And Imogen has been captured. Jaron knows that Avenia plans to use her to bring Carthya to her knees, but he can’t leave Imogen to them. Besides, he’s outsmarted Avenia plenty of times before. This time, though,…
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Book Review: The Runaway King
by Jennifer A. Nielsen Jaron has returned home to his throne as King of Carthya. But not everyone is happy about his return. After an assassination attempt and a warning, Jaron knows that war is coming to Carthya. And the best way to stop it may be to leave the throne. Jaron, reassuming the identity…
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