Category Archives: MG Fantasy

ONCE THERE WAS

Once there was an engaging fantasy that enthralled readers worldwide…and now we have a new contender. This imaginative tale with an intricate murder plot will leave readers wanting more. High school sophomore, Marjan, is dealing with way too much. After … Continue reading

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DEAD ALLEY

More than 6 years has passed since I reviewed the opening book in this series, MOTLEY EDUCATION. The feeling I had when finishing that story was anxious anticipation for what would happen next for main characters, Ebony and Fleishman, and … Continue reading

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NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES: THE MANIFESTOR PROPHECY

Nic Blake is Remarkable in an Unremarkable World. It has its perks, like the pet hellhound she was given for her twelfth birthday, but it has its downfalls too – like not being trusted with magic because you might use it … Continue reading

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THE UNFORGETTABLE LOGAN FOSTER AND THE SHADOW OF DOUBT

After using his photographic memory to defeat Necros and her minions, Logan has seen his life change completely. Now, the Multinational Authority for Superhuman Control (MASC) is keeping a close eye on everything he does in order to keep him … Continue reading

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AREA 51 INTERNS – ZONED OUT

After saving their parents from an alien attack and becoming official interns at Area 51, Viv Harlow and her friends Charlotte, Ray, and Elijah are ready to keep taking down bad guys and helping test all the fun high-tech gadgets. … Continue reading

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THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH and the FORBIDDEN FORTRESS

The popular series is back with an 8th installment. More than 7 adventurous years featuring 4 main characters. How many have your read? THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH       THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH AND THE ZOMBIE PARADE THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH AND THE NIGHTMARE KING THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH AND THE COSMIC BEYOND       THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH AND THE MIDNIGHT BLADETHE LAST KIDS ON EARTH AND THE SKELETON ROAD THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH AND THE DOOMSDAY RACE  I’ve only read the first and of course the most recent … Continue reading

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THE RABBIT’S GIFT

French folklore inspired the unusual plot of THE RABBIT’S GIFT, a fantasy full of purple carrots, cabbage-like plants called Chou, and rabbits. How they all fit together is quite unusual: Humans trade the carrots for Chou. Important because babies are … Continue reading

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AMARI and the GREAT GAME

Amari is back in the second title in this series. Last year I reviewed AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and highly recommended getting to know the engaging protagonist, Amari Peters. The story continues here and I feared there would be … Continue reading

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Nothing Interesting Ever Happens to Ethan Fairmont

Something cool happening in Ferrous City? Not a chance. Until one day . . . when self-proclaimed genius inventor Ethan Fairmont runs into an abandoned car factory to avoid a local bully and accidentally stumbles across his ex-best friend Kareem, new … Continue reading

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MAVEN & REEVE MYSTERY Duology

I first reviewed Australian author, A.L. Tait’s books back in 2020 with THE BOOK OF SECRETS and THE BOOK OF ANSWERS. She returns with a new series that offers more rich character depiction and amazing world building. The main characters … Continue reading

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