I did not value this series properly when I read it the first time. I wasn't mature enough to fully understand the first book when I read it originally. But it was entertaining enough, so I bought the second book. By that time, my mind started making the connections with mythology, and then at the... Continue Reading →
Don't worry -- I was a little wary at first of this book's mention of a 'god',' but trust me, there is a fantastic, Christian conclusion to this fantasy novel with themes of magic, family, and challenging deception and despotism. A village trapped in winter, a tyrannical god, and a girl who will do anything... Continue Reading →
I usually try to keep it positive on here - being a thermostat and not a thermometer, recommending good stuff instead of ripping into bad stuff. (Or at least recommending more than I rip. I'll admit I have fun ripping.) But, I often find myself in the position of standing in a bookshop, trying to... Continue Reading →
I loved this book. Lee Urban was a fantastic protagonist, the concept was so fun and immersive, and the themes were great. And for those of you who, like me, see romance mentioned in the Amazon reviews and go 'uh oh,' don't worry. Candace Kade kept it clean and real, and there was never a... Continue Reading →
Guys, I am so excited for this book. I loved the first two installments of The Fireborn Epic and have been waiting a long time for this grand finale! And at last, it is available for preorder! He rides a dawnling, a steed of light and glory, destined to restore. Jakim Ha’Nor will save his... Continue Reading →
Andrew Klavan's Mindwar trilogy was a fun, thrilling read with powerful, lifelike characters and a plot that kept me up late at night. When Rick lost the ability to run, he came one step closer to becoming a hero. New High Score! New Record Time! Rick nodded with grim satisfaction. He laid the game controller... Continue Reading →
IGNITE IS GETTING A SEQUEL! Remember that YA fantasy book called Ignite that I've talked about? With Mara – a young Phoenix girl born with the power of a dying sun? It came out in August of last year, written by one of my amazing teachers from the Young Writer's Workshop, Kara Swanson. It's been... Continue Reading →
This post is updated periodically to remain current. I've told you that I'm a writer. But what exactly am I writing? The current project is a near-future sci-fi novel aimed at upper YA, with elements of Person of Interest, Mission Impossible, Inception, Tron: Legacy, and The Matrix. If you like sibling dynamics, banter, international adventure,... Continue Reading →
Today, my friends, I have a unique tale of spiritual warfare for you -- Chuck Black's Cloak of the Light. Drew is caught in a world of light - just inches away from the dark What if...there was a world beyond our vision, a world just fingertips beyond our reach? What if...our world wasn’t beyond... Continue Reading →
Today, I've got a wonderful recommendation for you guys -- Gillian Bronte Adams's Fireborn Epic. If you love fantasy, this is for you. If you love horses, this is for you. If you love raw characters and, well, epic storylines, this is for you. This YA series is still being written, but books one and... Continue Reading →
