The Boyfriend App by Phenomenal Pen commences with a heartbroken Rapunzel, Kate Lapuz, crying because her former boyfriend, Josh Guerrero, is flaunting his new girlfriend. The narrative backtracks to describe their intense relationship and the incident when Kate stood up for a nerd, challenging Josh’s...

Fair Game by Robyn Ryle is an engaging and in-touch exploration of the problems facing a talented girls’ basketball team. They are seeking equal treatment and equal practice time at a school where the boys’ team receives all the attention and perks despite their less-than-stellar...

Rebecca Laxton’s The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry is a contemporary page-turner that will resonate strongly with younger audiences. Emma and her friend Sophie are young teens who enjoy skateboarding, art, and, perhaps most of all, butterflies. In fact, as members of the Environmental Club, they...

Mick and Brady share a fellowship akin to that of blood brothers which comes from three years of participating in everything as a unit. Brady has reservations about Alex, another member of the group whose disturbing background and dark habits do little to endear him...

In Benjamin Weiss and the Divine Prophecy by J.A. Robertson, Benjamin Weiss is a “normal” 12-year-old boy attending school, hanging out with friends, going to dances, and going on dates. One attribute of himself that differs from many of his friends is that he is...

In A Closer Look by Anastacia Hawkins, Tiffany is haunted by her past deeds and misdeeds, while her brother longs for the attention and affection of his father. Meanwhile, their mother is caught in the trappings of work success and their dad is his own...

Cage of Tangled Thornes is a work of fiction in the fantasy, action, adventure, and interpersonal drama subgenres, and it forms the opening novel of The Thorne Chronicles book series. It is intended for young adult readers to enjoy and was penned by author Lisa...

Stork Lake: Tales From a Wall of Hats by L.C. Reid is a heartfelt, thoroughly engaging chronicle of a family’s experience as they establish, expand, and successfully operate a fishing camp in the wilds of northwestern Ontario from 1964 through 1979. L.C. Reid’s winning characters...

Our Own Little Underworld is a young adult romance drama by Paige Lavoie. All Percy Bloom wants is to live the normal life of a teenager and do the things she loves. But her ultra-conservative mother has other ideas, as she wants to control every...

Solomon's Magpie is a slice-of-life drama by Robert Crompton. Judy Whitaker is no ordinary child. Alongside her imaginary friend Twirl, she likes to explore the boundaries of Delamere Forest to nourish her abundant creativity and imagination. Raised by two science teachers, Judy's bohemian spirit draws...