A superb, complex YA contemporary full of heart and unforgettable characters. Linburg’s remarkable novel tells the story of a young man struggling to come to terms with his inner demons. Tired of running from his tragic past, nineteen-year-old Sean Brogan… Read More ›
Evocative, wholesomely gripping, and thematically rich… Fulco’s latest novel is a remarkable ride through the rock ‘n’ roll era of the late 60s, taking readers on one man’s exhilarating journey of self-discovery. 1967. Twenty-one-year-old guitarist Stephen Cane is back home… Read More ›
Intelligent, provocative, and intense… A page-turner. With his keen eye for detail, craft of character development, and expert narrative, Drewitt’s latest literary tale, crossed with boyhood shenanigans, makes for a compelling coming-of-age story. January, 1981. There is not much to… Read More ›
A compact and touching tale of grief and self-discovery… Set amid the backdrop and beauty of the Caribbean, Lockton’s haunting novel deftly tackles grief, trauma, guilt, adolescent angst, religion, and pedophilia. It was February 12, 1950, when 11-year-old Ethan Carpenter helplessly watched… Read More ›
An emotionally nuanced thrill ride… Sullivan’s poignant latest novel delivers kaleidoscopic settings and a heartfelt coming-of-age story. Trying to forget the trauma of her failed marriage, Samantha leaves her home in America behind and buys a lovely cottage in the… Read More ›
An angsty, emotionally-charged story… Greer’s debut installment in The Morality Plays Series is a deeply felt and emotionally nuanced contemporary romance strengthened by memorable characters and well-constructed conflicts. Disappointment and heartache are nothing new for Alexa Winston: her relationship with… Read More ›
Tender and heartfelt… A brilliant debut. Swalley makes her debut with this riveting story of family, love, and kindness. The sisters, Megan and Katie Summers, have been planning their cross-country trip for almost a year. The adventure starts on a… Read More ›
Intelligent, provocative, and dense… A must-read. Drake skillfully captures the mood and voice of contemporary youth and their interpersonal connections and concerns in his engrossing debut. Twenty-two-year-old Adam Lankershim has never felt lucky in his life, especially with episodes of… Read More ›
Masterfully drawn and tastefully elegant… Vividly detailed characters and subtle social observations mark Sperling’s unassuming but poignant debut. 1890. Sixteen-year-old Jess Picaro has been living a wild existence. When a chance arises for him to take a train heading to… Read More ›
A brilliant YA coming-of-age story with magnetic characters and literary flair… Set against the backdrop of World War II, Gutteridge’s latest is a leisurely exploration of a boy’s young life in a fictional Ontario lakeside town. It’s summer of 1944…. Read More ›