A dark, magic-tinged fantasy tale which is both timely and intense… Verbeek returns with this poignant and engrossing second installment in the Songs of Si’Empra series as her adolescent protagonist fights for her people while struggling with her inner demons…. Read More ›
YA fantasy
Stealing Thunder by Alina Boyden
Engrossing… Raised to be the Crown Prince of Nizam, the most powerful kingdom in Daryastan, Razia Khan flees her abusive father’s palace to live on her own terms. Born with the soul of a woman, Razia joins the hijras… Read More ›
Skyseeker’s Princess (Songs of Si’Empra Book 1) by Miriam Verbeek
An intriguing fantasy that’s both compelling and fascinating… Verbeek’s series opener is lyrically written, deeply emotional, and full of intrigue. Ellen is meant to rule the people of Si’Empra, an intriguing windswept island near Antarctica, after her father’s death… Read More ›
Roland’s Path: (Heirs of Vanity #1) by R.J. Hanson
Exquisitely written and swiftly paced, this coming-of-age YA fantasy is a definite page-turner… Hanson creates a complex and layered world of mighty warriors, fierce gods, dishonorable elves, powerful dwarves, and shadowy wizards in this first installment of Heirs of… Read More ›