Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Summary Sophie was born the first of three sisters, a terrible misfortune that will have terrible consequences if she tries to seek her fortune. But when she is cursed by the Witch of the Waste, Sophie travels to the moving castle owned by the Wizard Howl. One small […]

The Star Shepherd by Dan Haring and MarcyKate Connolly Summary Ever since his mother died, Kyro and his father have worked as Star Shepherds, returning fallen stars to the sky. But one day, stars begin falling in clusters more frequently than ever before, and when Kyro’s father goes to report this he doesn’t come back. […]

Fresh Ink edited by Lamar Giles Summary There are far too many people who don’t see themselves in books. Many races, genders, and sexualities lack representation in media. Enter Fresh Ink, where authors of all different backgrounds come together to create an anthology for those who just want to be seen. Review Fresh Ink hits hard. This […]

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia Summary Tristan Strong has battled guilt and grief ever since he lost his best friend to a bus accident. His journal is all he has left of him, but he can’t bring himself to open it until he’s on his way to his grandparents’ […]

We Are Okay by Nina LaCour Summary When she left her old life with only a few possessions, Marin wasn’t exactly looking to reconnect with her past. But her best friend’s visit to her dorm for part of Christmas break may force her to recall memories she never wanted to think of again. Review This […]

The Prince Warriors by Priscilla Shirer and Gina Detwiler Summary Evan, Xavier, Levi, and Brianna don’t really think there’s anything special about them. But one day, they’re all led into a magical world and swept up in a battle for good. This world may teach them just how unique they all are. Review Objectively, The Prince […]

Our Favorite Picture Books at The Omnibus Choosing our favorite picture books wasn’t easy. It’s like asking a parent to pick a favorite child. *Sigh* Therefore, we scoured the data to come up with nine of our top selling picture books of all time. Here they are in all their glory with a little background […]

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Seasons of the Storm by Elle Cosimano Summary Ever since Jack lost his mortal life, he’s lived as a Season – an embodiment of Winter in his assigned region. But he and a Spring close to being Terminated fall for each other despite it being explicitly forbidden. Now they must work together with their region’s […]

The Meaning of Maggie by Megan Jean Sovern Summary This year is going to be the most important one in Maggie’s life so far. She’s eleven now, after all, and ready to tackle middle school and whatever else life throws at her. But her dad’s legs have been asleep for far too long and something […]