“This is now my favorite dragon fantasy! I am a big fan of Taran Matharu's young adult books and have been anticipating his adult debut - the wait was worth it! Dragon Rider is a masterfully crafted epic fantasy that takes a grim dark twist in the second half of the book, creating a refreshing, addictive coming-of-age story of a captured prince forced to run after a violent coup. With expertly crafted world-building, intricate political and military systems, and an engrossing magic system,...”

Anna Rose • The Well-Read Moose

“The Unwedding by Ally Condie is a twisty thriller you won't want to stop reading. Like most thrillers, it's hard to say much about the plot without giving things away, so I won't. But they are stuck at a resort after a landslide with a body. The main POV is amazing, and I can relate to the character immensely. The narrator in this one is perfection. If you're looking for a summer thriller while taking a trip, this one's for you.”

Anna • Katy Budget Books

“Not sure why I waited so long to read this. Brilliantly orchestrated storylines come together in a profound climax. ”

Kristine • Buttonwood Books and Toys

“This story has all the right twists. Good plot, good characters, great dialog, and Tana French's trademark atmosphere. ”

Kristine • Buttonwood Books and Toys

“The author's own voice, a poets voice, illuminates this memoir by animating the members of her Rastafarian family and by amplifying the patriarchy and isolation she endured before persistence allowed her to express her art. ”

Laura • Mind Chimes Bookshop

“This was my first time reading Octavia Butler. To say I was unprepared for the character study and journey she would take me on would be a great understatement. Dana, a black woman living in 1970s California mysteriously travels back in time (repeatedly) to the antebellum South and must find a way to stay put in her own time with as little damage to her spirit as possible. This study of nature vs. nurture, first person narrative of an enslaved person, and existential crisis of time travel was...”

Alecia • Wallflower Bookshop