Fractured: Tales of Flame and Fury by Charlotte Langtree

4 stars Received a free digital copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. I was immediately engrossed by this collection of powerful women risking it all the save their worlds. Rich fantasy with splendid storytelling. Each tale features a fierce woman doing whatever it takes to save the world and the people…

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Lost Legends of Nothing (Nothing #2)

by Alejandra Green and Fanny Rodriguez 4 stars Another fun adventure into the world of Nothing. This one starts out the same as the first. Nathan wakes up in a strange place. But this time, he’s on a mission. He must reunite with his friends, find the truth about Lerina, and stop Stryx. With Nothing…

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Ikenga by Nnedi OkoraforIkenga

3 stars A fascinating superhero origin story steeped in Nigerian culture and lore. After the murder of his father, the chief of police, Nnamdi vows to avenge his death. The means to actualize that vow come with a powerful artifact, an ikenga, which gives him unparalleled abilities. Will revenge settle Nnamdi’s restlessness or is the…

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Realm of the Blue Mist (The Rema Chronicles #1)

by Amy Kim Kibuishi 5 stars A fantastic journey packed with action and adventure. Join Tabby as she follows a blue-haired stranger into a magical world, searches for a mysterious ghost, and learns there may be more to her father’s death than she initially thought. This was an awesome adventure. Loved the world-building. Kibuishi explores…

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Bad Island by Doug TenNapel

3 stars TenNapel’s world building never disappoints. In this case it’s an island with strange plants, a mysterious origin, and an overabundance of creatures that want to kill you. This may go down as the worst family vacation ever, but at least it brought them closer in the end. Danger, adventure, humor, and fast-paced fun….

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Amulet Book 4: The Last Council (Amulet #4) by Kazu Kibuishi

5 stars A captivating series featuring dynamic characters, mysterious conspiracies, and gorgeous scenery. As with the previous books, the artwork in this one is absolutely stunning. I am always blown away with the details of the art. Whether its fight scenes, deep conversations, or scenery shots, each panel is so well done. It is a…

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Nimona by ND Stevenson

3 stars A story of shapeshifters, villains, and heroes. It’s up to the reader to decide who is who. I initially read this a few years ago and thought it was okay. With the release of the film, I was interested in revisiting it. I did like it better the second time. The film is…

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