IR VERDICT:
THE CHRONICLES OF THE VIRAGO: THE NOVUS: BOOK 1, by Michael Korry Bialys, is a David-versus-Goliath fantasy adventure fit for any pre-teen or young teen reader, with a sense of humor and a compelling premise from the start: A 12-year-old girl becomes a reluctant, chosen hero to protect her newborn twin siblings. What big sister wouldn’t take this challenge to heart and battle the darkness that threatens them?