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IR VERDICT: David Tallerman and Michael Wills' THE BLACK RIVER CHRONICLES begins, as many tabletop role-playing games do, with a bunch of inexperienced wannabe heroes with secrets to hide. As the story develops and the...

IR VERDICT: I’LL BE LOOKING AT THE MOON is a wonderfully written novel about self-discovery, reminding readers that’s it’s never too late to follow your hopes and dreams, despite what obstacles life throws at you.

IR VERDICT: MAX’S DAY AT SCHOOL is a cute, clever, if somewhat idealized picture of a school in which learning, fun, and creativity are combined. The illustrations are colorful and appealing, though the fancy font...

IR VERDICT: THE WEREWOLF APOCALYPSE is a cute and entertaining take on Little Red Riding Hood, but it sticks too closely to a very old, traditional fantasy storyline (protagonist loses people dear to her, learns...

IR VERDICT: In KAT CUBED, dystopian realities converge when a mysterious portal opens up, allowing the three versions of Kat Garcia to leap into each other’s worlds. Armed with a cast of smart and selfless...

IR VERDICT: DO NOT ASSUME is a political thriller that takes many cues from the hit TV series Scandal, and the real-life actions of the notorious Kennedy cousins. Made with just enough soap, and structured...

IR VERDICT: CLASSICS is a persuasive explanation of why the classics still matter, which should inspire readers to revisit old favorites and lead their children to new ones.

IR VERDICT: When Kristin Collier’s husband transitions to female in 2005, Kristin’s role as wife, mother, and homemaker is radically changed. The book spans a decade of their family’s transition and is told through short...

IR VERDICT: King Grossman’s LETTERS TO ALICE is an ambitious and electrifying, multi-generational saga which manages to be both intimate and epic at the same time.