Quintessence by Jess Redman Summary Ever since her family’s move to Four Points, Alma has spent her time between home, school, and her parents’ work – after all, anything unexpected could trigger one of her episodes. But when she spots a falling Starling through the quintescope that the mysterious ShopKeeper gave her, she knows she […]

Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim Summary Ever since she was young, Maia Tamarin dreamed of becoming the imperial tailor. When a royal messenger brings court summons to her sick father, Maia must go in his place and hide that she is a woman in order save her family’s reputation. But the final task is […]

Dead Wednesday by Jerry Spinelli Summary Worm wishes he could be invisible. Dead Wednesday, a day where eighth-graders are assigned a teenager who died in a preventable accident, will give him that chance – a whole day where he could do whatever he wanted and be ignored. But he never expected Becca Finch. Review I […]

Till We Become Monsters by Amanda Headlee Summary Ever since he was little, Korin Perrin knew monsters were real – his grandmother told him so, after all. But when his grandmother dies, Korin, believing his brother to be a monster who killed her, attempts to kill him to bring his real brother back. After sixteen […]

Kerry and the Knight of the Forest by Andi Watson Summary Kerry needs to get home, and fast – he’s carrying important medicine to save his family. But when a shortcut through the forest turns longer and more dangerous than he expected, he may need help getting out in time. Review Kerry and the Knight […]

Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher Summary In a near-future United States, every citizen is chipped and tracked. The Great American Wall stands between the United States and Mexico, preventing immigrants from crossing the border. But when the Deportation Force starts cracking down on the “illegals,” Vali and her family must flee their Vermont […]

When the Sea Turned to Silver by Grace Lin Summary The winter is drawing longer than it should when the emperor’s soldiers come to take Pinmei’s grandmother away. To rescue her, Pinmei must join forces with Yishan, a friend with secrets of his own. The two will face people and creatures straight out of legend […]

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Summary Chiamaka Adebayo and Devon Richards may have been elected Senior Prefect, but their perfect year is about to get dangerous. Someone is using the pseudonym Aces to spread rumors and confidential information about the two teens. With their lives and futures at risk, can Chiamaka and Devon find […]

Guest: A Changeling Tale by Mary Downing Hahn Summary Mollie loves her baby brother Thomas – he’s adorable and sweet – but no one can say that for fear that the Kinde Folke will take him away. When Mollie borrows his iron locket and accidentally praises him, though, she finds him gone and an ugly […]

Ship of Smoke and Steel by Django Wexler Summary Isoka is no stranger to violence. As a boss in the Sixteenth Ward of Kahnzoka, she uses her illegal combat magic to enforce her superiors’ will in order to keep her sister safe. When the authorities find out, they task her with a dangerous mission – […]