Why is a good book so good? “The Wrong Side of the Rift” seems to be a standard Young Adult Paranormal novel. Magic in an otherwise normal present-day setting. Intertwining conflicts with magical beings and teenage bullies. A quest to solve an unsolvable problem. But normal as this book sounds, I found myself reading longer […]
“Noble Magic” The Chronicles of Eledon Book 4, by Joni Parker
If you enjoy the High Fantasy genre for its vast array of small details and variety of characters, this book is for you. If you expect serious themes and sweeping action on a continental scale…well, not so much. This is a light, action-filled fantasy about a 19-year-old who has been thrust into a magical court […]
“Bodacious Creed” by John Fesmire
As steampunk novels go, this is a good one. There is always a certain amount of tongue-in-cheek in this genre, but too many authors use it as an excuse to show how funny they aren’t. If there is such a thing, “Bodacious Creed” is serious steampunk. Sure, there’s an over-the-top riotous quality to the setting […]
“The Power Club” by Greg Gildersleeve
This story chronicles the struggles of Damon, a “powered” teenager who lives in a special enclave that protects those of his ilk and their families from contact with the “ords.” It immediately becomes obvious that these kids need protection from each other as well. In this vaguely dystopian setting, it seems that the Powers that […]