Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody Genre: Nonfiction Age category: Teen/Adult Release Date: 2018 Review While I generally only review novels, I’m still a writer at heart, and books about the craft of creating stories will generally pique my interest. This latest one came on a recommendation, and after reading it, my … Continue reading
Editor’s note: It’s time for another combo review and interview, this time with one of my favorite authors, Faith Hunter. (We have featured a fictional interview with one of her characters before, but this time we get to hear from the author herself about her newest book.) —- Faith Hunter is the New York Times … Continue reading
The Dragon Prince, Book Two (Sky) by Aaron Ehasz and Melanie McGanney Ehasz Genre: Fantasy Tie-in Novel Age category: Middle Grade Release Date: August 3, 2021 Review This is my first time reviewing a tie-in novel on this site, mostly because there usually isn’t too much (in my mind, anyway) to say about them. They … Continue reading
Fairy Mom and Me by Sophie Kinsella Genre: Contemporary Fantasy Age category: Chapter book Release Date: January 2, 2018 Review Fairy Mom and Me by Sophie Kinsella found its place in my reading list almost directly after The Night Fairy by Laura Amy Schlitz. That’s a tough act to follow; The Night Fairy‘s subtlety contrasted … Continue reading
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer Genre: Paranormal Romance Age category: Young Adult Release Date: August 4, 2020 Review At the time I first read Twilight, the book hadn’t quite exploded yet. A friend at my Bible study handed it to me when she found out I liked fantasy. And I have to confess, I would … Continue reading
The Second-Best Haunted Hotel on Mercer Street by Cory Putman Oakes Genre: Paranormal, Humor Age category: Middle Grade Release Date: August 18, 2020 The Second-Best Haunted Hotel on Mercer Street is a fun book that isn’t afraid to make its characters fight hard for their goals. At the crux of the story is a competition … Continue reading
Dungeon Critters by Natalie Riess and Sara Goetter Genre: Fantasy/Graphic Novel Age category: Middle Grade Release Date: September 29, 2020 Review Dungeon Critters is a fun-filled graphic novel that may take its inspiration from the standard tabletop RPG but ultimately creates into a fun and original world that stands on its own as well as … Continue reading
No Ordinary Boy by Tracey Mayhew Genre: Fantasy Age category: Chapter book Release Date: October 1, 2020 Review This is UFM’s first review of a book younger than middle grade. I’ve been reading a lot in this age category lately, both for my own research as I attempt to write a book in it and … Continue reading
Never Date a Siren by Byrd Nash Genre: Urban Fantasy Age category: Young Adult/New Adult Release Date: November 19, 2019 Review If you’re in desperate need of a refreshing new series (and who isn’t right now?), College Fae Magic by Byrd Nash may be just what you’re looking for. I was drawn into this first … Continue reading
Lobizona by Romina Garber Genre: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Age category: Young Adult Release Date: August 2, 2020 Review The concept of this book drew me into it right away. Often realistic, contemporary problems are reserved for realistic, contemporary books. “Supernatural” tends to invoke images of escapism. But Lobizona by Romina Garber deals with a real, heart-wrenching … Continue reading
The Waking of Ghosts Lost Souls Academy Book 1 by Lilliana Rose Genre: Teen, YA Paranormal Fantasy There is an evil awakening. At the Lost Souls academy, students aren’t your typical everyday alumni. Rejects from clans, packs, and covens walk these halls, but there’s something more sinister haunting the academy. A resident ghost has a … Continue reading
The Fantastical Exploits of Gwendolyn Gray by B.A. Williamson Genre: Portal Fantasy Age category: Middle Grade Release Date: April 28, 2020 Review When it comes to children’s entertainment, there’s always two categories: the stuff kids will like and the stuff grown-ups want them to like. It’s a rare work that fits into both, yet Gwendolyn … Continue reading