Can an adopted son of a king become heir to the throne? It seems rather unlikely, but in Dr. Bill Senyard’s Tale of the Unlikely Prince, young Prince Yeled is the adopted prince who must prove his worth to become the heir apparent. In a...

In Thrown to the Wind: A Country for Castoffs by Amanda M. Cetas, many in the population of La Rochelle are Huguenots. The previous king had allowed them to be, but the current king wants everyone to conform to the Catholic religion and sends his...

Vultures in the House of Silence: The Servants, Book 1 by A. R. Latif tells the story of Khurafa, a young boy from Baghdad. While dealing with the loss of his parents following the Mongol invasion of Baghdad, Khurafa starts having bizarre dreams involving serpents....

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...

A Lion Name is a work of young adult fiction penned by author L. D. Mussell in the fantasy, coming-of-age, and adventure subgenres. Readers are introduced to a magical place teeming with thundering rhino herds, man-eating mud toads, and towering trees. In this vibrant realm,...

Songweaver Lost by David E. Gaston drew me into the story from the first page. Twelve-year-old Jessica Blackwater has more to deal with than the typical middle schooler. One morning, while struggling with her anger, she decides to skip the bus and walk to school....

ALAM Beginnings is a work of fiction penned by author Akil O. Smith in the science fiction, adventure, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience and contains some moderate violence and strong language. Readers are introduced to a harrowing...

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...

Thaddeus and the Master is a work of fiction for young adult readers in the epic fantasy, adventure, and action subgenres. Penned by author Louis Sauvain, the story unfolds in the Dark Ages, where four boys are apprenticed to the enigmatic Master Silvestrus and his...

The Wellermans' Tale by Samson's Sister is a YA fantasy following siblings Barron and Adeline Wellerman, who are convinced there is truth behind the stories of Davy Jones, his ability to make the impossible happen, and the tattoos that seal his deals. The pair manipulates...