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May 29, 2026
ANNA WELLS AND THE CASE OF THE CATERWAUL: An Animal Justice Club Mystery
By Terry Ruth EissfeldtRating:
4.2 / 5.0
Terry Ruth Eissfeldt’s ANNA WELLS AND THE CASE OF THE CATERWAUL: An Animal Justice Club Mystery is a strong second installment in the Animal Justice...
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Rating:
4.2 / 5.0
Denise E. Dahn’s WILDEYE delivers an immersive, nature-driven adventure that pairs strong atmosphere with a compelling shift in perspective.
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Rating:
4.2 / 5.0
In THE AERONAUTS’ DAUGHTER, Geraldine Burrows creates layered and exceptionally well-developed characters against the backdrop of the ballooning industry of late 19th-century New York.
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
With an appealing main character and an intriguing central conflict, L. Ryan Storms's LOVE, DEATH, AND PEN PALS is a cozy romantic fantasy that sells...
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0
With THE FUTURE I PROMISED HER, Tyler Bansil has created a thoughtful, quirky book that captures the tension between chasing your dreams and negotiating impressions....
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Rating:
4.2 / 5.0
With a jaded mood and a winter beach town waiting for spring restoration, Brad Barkley’s THE REEL LIFE OF ZARA KEGG is a young adult...
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Rating:
4.3 / 5.0
Through reflective prose and emotionally grounded storytelling, L.A. Tramwell’s GRETNA CAN’T GET ANY GREENER delivers a compelling coming-of-age narrative about love, belonging, and the search...
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Rating:
4.2 / 5.0
Kalleigh Royn's SPRIGS & STONE: The Scattered Seeds Book 2 is vibrantly written with jaw-clenching moments of danger and angst.
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Rating:
4.3 / 5.0
Written by Jane Haltmaier, THE SECRET OF SPIRIT LAKE is an impressive debut that should appeal to YA readers.
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
With its strong focus on survival, political intrigue, and principled leadership, S.A. Melia’s SOLDIER OF EMPIRE: Dodecahedral Space Empire Book 3 delivers an engaging and...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
It's hard to predict whether the focus on fly-fishing will interest its envisioned 7th-grade audience, but Connie Richardson's RAPID CITY SUMMER still sensitively conveys lessons...
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0
Emotionally sincere and grounded in a relatable journey of self-discovery, Karen M. Kumor’s OUTSIDER GIRL: Wayward Horse offers warmth and heart despite its predictable structure...