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Stjarna’s Stars by Patricia Squire

Whimsical and enchanting; a heartfelt journey of courage, family, and new beginnings. Squire’s compelling novel transports readers to 19th-century Iceland, where a young girl faces the upheaval of her life as her family sets out on a journey from their…
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Animals at War: General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms #4 by David Bush

Powerful, layered, and suspenseful; a compelling exploration of loyalty, survival, and moral conflict. Bush’s thrilling latest novel plunges readers into the chaos of 1536, a Europe divided by ideological conflicts, through the lives of its vivid animal characters. Gert, a…
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Animals Divided: General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms #3 by David Bush

A riveting tale of loyalty, division, and redemption… Bush’s latest installment in the General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms series plunges readers into a divided world where anthropomorphic animals wrestle with war, loyalty, and loss. Amid the…
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Vampires in BC by Keith Costelloe

A twisty, dark, and unnerving supernatural thriller… Costelloe draws readers into a shadowy world where the lines between predator and prey blur, and every choice comes with dangerous stakes. Set against a backdrop of eerie forests and cold hospital corridors,…
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The Electric God and Other Shorts by Michael Thomas Perone

Tense, dark, and thought-provoking; a gripping exploration of blurred realities and fractured identities. In his latest collection, Perone plunges readers into disquieting worlds where the lines between reality, identity, and absurdity blur in unexpected ways. The collection opens with “The…
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Genesis (A Novella Collection) by Kayla Kruse

Bold, unsettling, and hauntingly introspective… Kruse’s latest is a taut, ambitious collection of novellas that navigates the complexities of identity and power through myth and modern struggle. “Before Dawn” reclaims Lilith, traditionally overshadowed by Eve. Kruse’s version gives Lilith agency,…
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The Last Football Player by John Blossom

A futuristic, tension-filled sports drama… Blossom’s latest novel delivers a sharp, futuristic take on football, exploring the clash between tradition and innovation with gripping intensity. Dude McPherson, a rising 9th-grade wide receiver, finds his dreams crushed by his father’s crusade…
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Cutting-Edge Ideas: Empowering Agents of Positive World Change by Laura Fienor

Innovative, provocative, transformative: a bold reimagining of education’s role in creating a sustainable, just future. Fienor’s compelling book is a sharp, incisive examination of education’s role in tackling today’s global challenges. Blending insights from diverse fields—futures studies, law, environmental science,…
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Series review: Man-Made Trilogy by Cassie Cluster

Tense, philosophical, and deeply human: A breathtaking blend of emotional depth and ethical inquiry. Cluster’s Man-Made trilogy is an intelligent, emotionally charged exploration of artificial intelligence and its intersection with humanity. Over three tense installments, the story follows Betty, the…
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Mahina Rises by John Blossom

A riveting coming-of-age tale that’s as thought-provoking as it is emotionally gripping… Blossom crafts a taut, atmospheric narrative set in Hawaii, where a young girl’s dangerous quest and hidden family powers shape her path to self-discovery. Thirteen-year-old Mahina Moemoea longs…
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A Spiral of Moments (Marcosta Island #2) by Robert Beech

Lyrical, tense, and unforgettable… Beech’s second installment in the Marcosta Island series explores the intersection of community, ambition, and the fragility of heritage. Set in 1997, the novel follows Mayor Jake Crawford as he confronts a significant threat to his…
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A Span of Moments (Marcosta Island #1) by Robert Beech

A nostalgic and evocative tale of memory, loss, and the fragile balance between nature and progress. Beech masterfully weaves a tale of nostalgia, environmental tension, and the delicate balance between development and preservation in his debut installment of the Marcosta…
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Man-Made: Three out of Four by Cassie Cluster

Funny, well plotted, and full of surprises; an entertaining ride from start to finish. In Cluster’s electrifying conclusion to the Man-Made trilogy, the boundaries between humanity, identity, and survival are pushed to their limits. Now in witness protection, Betty and…
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The Boy Who Learned To Live by D N Moore

Haunting, taut, and thought-provoking… Moore’s latest novel is a taut and compelling exploration of identity and freedom, set against the backdrop of a dystopian future. Seventeen-year-old Oliver McNeil is torn from the sterile confines of Fifth City and thrust into…
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Aurora and the Whispering Jewels: A South Pole Christmas Story by Ed Morykwas (Author), Phoebe Cho (Illustrator) 

Sparkly, dreamy, and delightful; a whimsical tale bursting with magic, holiday cheer, and the power of dreams. Morykwas merges science and holiday enchantment in the thrilling tale of Aurora Periwinkle, a scientist stationed in Antarctica. While studying the frigid landscape,…
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The End of the World (As We Know It) by Kayla Kruse

A raw exploration of trauma, sexuality, and the mind-body connection… Kruse’s debut is a gripping dive into the fractured psyche of a young woman grappling with trauma and delusion. The story follows Kayla, who navigates trauma, mental health crises, and…
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Isle of Stars: The Second Book of Moon Mountain by Jess Porto

Intense and dark; a riveting psychological fantasy… Porto’s second installment in the Moon Mountain series plunges readers into the murky depths of memory, identity, and self-determination. Once a formidable force, Morgan Thomas is now a prisoner in her own mind—her…
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Over in the Meadow by Chandler Strange (Author), Celestia Loeffler French (Foreword)

A visually stunning and modern take on a traditional favorite… Strange’s rendition of Over in the Meadow revitalizes the beloved children’s song, first released in 1870, inviting young readers into a vibrant landscape filled with nurturing animal mothers and their…
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“Simple” Project Management: for Noobs to Pros: Simple Enough for the First Project Complex Enough to be Steppingstones to the PMP certification by Ng Wei Kwan PMP

A robust, no-nonsense manual that combines the essentials of project management with practical wisdom. Ng cuts through the jargon to deliver a straightforward, no-frills guide for mastering project management fundamentals. Leveraging his expertise as a PMP-certified project manager, Ng lays…
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Forever Boy (The Forever Saga) by Michael J Bowler

An emotionally charged tale of friendship and self-discovery, shrouded in mystery and dark secrets. In Bowler’s debut in The Forever Saga, a seemingly simple high school friendship spirals into a chilling descent into mystery and intrigue, plunging two teenagers into…