This imaginative dystopian thriller tackles present-day problems as it ventures to Mars and back. In "Dust in the Wind", William A. Hutchison explores a dystopian future beset by the effects of severe climate change. With few options... Read More

Joseph masterfully navigates the complexities of her world’s political landscape with a balance between character development and dramatic action. In "Resurrection", the exciting next volume in the Alterran Legacy series, Regina M.... Read More

Amid a series of interesting twists that keep the pages turning, topics like schoolyard bullying are covered with a straightforward pragmatism that helps the moral message stand out clearly. In "Anthony", Harold J. Fischel chronicles the... Read More

The fun writing style and realistic, emotionally engaging characters in this genre-bending book will quickly grab even those uninspired by fashion. In "Self Helpless", Rachel Hall has created a fascinating hybrid between fiction and... Read More

This young hero’s journey is highly readable and never short on exciting plot twists. Fast-paced and compelling, Mark Murphy’s "The Curse of the Thrax" follows a young boy’s rambling quest in a world both mysterious and oddly... Read More

The beauty of this book is in its celebration of the mundane and examination of life experiences that feel both personal and universal. James Patrick Graham’s "Inverted Heart" follows Mike Burke, an unexceptional but likable boy from... Read More