The hero’s journey is a staple of adventure storytelling and for good reason. Nothing is more satisfying than following the trials and tribulations of an imperfect but likable hero or heroine as he or she gains maturity and knowledge of the world. In this opening...

In the Shade of the Crimson Tree is a work of fiction in the epic fantasy, action, and adventure subgenres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience but can also be enjoyed by mature readers. Penned by author Mandar Pattekar, this fascinating novel...

Aging Out by Sheryl Recinos is a moving story of a teenager in the foster care system about to age out when she turns eighteen. Narrated in verse, the story follows Sara Robertson, a talented teenager three months shy of turning eighteen. Sara can't help...

The Fiercest Chicken in the Bookstore is a contemporary young adult romance by Kate Lexie about Callie Chittenden, her family’s struggling bookstore, and a fake dating arrangement she makes with Everett Goldwell III, one of the richest boys at school. Everett’s grandmother has announced she’s...

Valerie Joseph, a teen movie star, is on set with her jerk ex-boyfriend, Lance Cunningham, who cheated on her with her best friend, Hayley Braeden, to public knowledge. Working with them on set under public scrutiny is not the best of times for her, but...

March & Feather is penned by author Emma Saska in the coming-of-age, interpersonal drama, and contemporary romance subgenres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience. The action follows high school senior Audra Dunne as she navigates the complexities of friendship, family, and personal...

Bandy by Craig R Hipkins follows the story of Isaac, a lonely young boy who finds solace in the company of his only friend, a passenger pigeon named Bandy. One fateful day, his family dies in a fire accident, leaving him behind with his younger...

Angela Ellen Grey pens 305 poems relating to the Dakota Sioux people in her book, Bdóte. During a fishing trip in Bdóte with her father, Evie falls asleep under the shady trees on Pike Island. Evie wakes up in 1862 with another young teen girl,...

Imburt Hawkins is just a regular teenager trying to get through high school in the seventies, especially with a name like Imburt. Add the fact that he had a very conservative upbringing, with his father working for the church, and attended a likewise conservative boarding...

A Tissue of Lies is a work of fiction in the historical, coming-of-age, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to mature young adults and adult readers. Penned by author Mike Nemeth, the work presents a gripping exploration of family dynamics, societal challenges, and...