The House Witch #2 The House Witch 2 by Delemhach

The House Witch #2 The House Witch 2 by Delemhach I love this fantasy series and look forward to the third series. It's a good adult series. Love the relationship Finley has with the different characters in the story.

The House Witch #1 The House Witch by Delemhach

The House Witch #1 The House Witch by Delemhach This is my new fantasy favorite. You have got to love Finley. All the characters become real and their backstories make them endearing. It's a good story that starts slow and build up to the evolution of Finley and his relationship with the people who become part of his world.

Toto by A.J. Hackwith

Toto by A.J. Hackwith Very interesting story told in the perspective of Toto, Dorthy's pet dog. Starting in Kansas and being taken away to landing in Oz after a tornado event. Toto has internal conflicts with in himself, is he a good dog? Or, is he a bad dog? Toto is the hero of this story as Dorthy and he navigate among the characters of Oz. A good read. Would I add this to a school library? No but I would encourage the link to the public libraries. Enjoy.

The Cat Who... #2 The Cat Who Saved the Library by Sōsuke Natsukawa , Louise Heal Kawai (Translator)

The Cat Who... #2 The Cat Who Saved the Library by Sōsuke Natsukawa This story is fine for older elementary and middle school. Enjoy

The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods

The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods is my new favorite book that takes place in France. It is truly a great story. A young woman moves to another country with a new culture and language to find herself. She makes friends, hot chocolate and falls in love to later feel betrayed. She becomes a connector to bringing people and history together over French pastries. And then there is the ghost. It's an excellent story. Enjoy.

The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig

The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig IT's a good book and fine for high school libraries. A complete book that is well crafted. I liked this book very much. Enjoy.

Secrets of the Nile #2 Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez

Secrets of the Nile #2 Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez If found my new favorite author. There is adventure, mystery, secrets revealed and so much more. Throw in history and magic and you have the makings of a great story. You have to love Inez. She is one brave teen. Enjoy.

Secrets of the Nile #1 What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

Secrets of the Nile #1 What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez Wow! What a great story! A young girl sneaks out and leaves her home in South America to go to Egypt for the first time to find out what happend to her parents and meet with ehr uncle. She doesn't know if she can trust her uncle and his handsome dashing young assistant. Great read for High School libraries. Enjoy.

The Powerless Trilogy #3 Fearless by Lauren Roberts

The Powerless Trilogy #3 Fearless by Lauren Roberts It was fine till the ending. It's okay for high school libraries. I just hated the last scene in the book. I felt it wasn't needed. I would of edited that one out. I think it was there just to add one more book for later on.

Somali and the Forest Spirit #2 Somari and the Guardian of the Forest, Vol. 2 by Yako Gureishi

Somali and the Forest Spirit #2 Somari and the Guardian of the Forest, Vol. 2 by Yako Gureishi This is a manga book that is fine for any school library. I like this series so far. (I've only read 2) So far so good. Enjoy.

Somali and the Forest Spirit #1 Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol. 1 by Yako Gureishi

Somali and the Forest Spirit #1 Somali and the Forest Spirit Vol. 1 by Yako Gureishi I liked this graphic novel and would add it to my high school library. The characters are solid and lieable. The little girl is adorable. Enjoy.

The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden

The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden A paranormal story of two siblings caught in a war. A sister who is told her brother was killed in action. But she has reasons to believe he may still be alive. She returns as a nurse but also to search for her brother to find the truth. The brother who is truly an artist and not a warrior, is trapped after an explosion with a German soldier. Together they work to survive. And even give sacrifice. There is a demon who torments many lost souls and both siblings encounter this dangerous entity. I liked this story. It wasn't an easy listen to but at the end I thought it worked.

Shattered Realms #1 Flamecaster by Cinda Williams Chima

Flamecaster by Cinda Williams Chima This is a good read for YA adventure. Heros facing impossible odds. This has all the elements for a great story telling tale. Perfect for high school libraries. Enjoy.

The Apprentice Witch #1 The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol

The Apprentice Witch #1 The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol I liked this book. The main character Arianwyn has a haunting glif that she knows is dangerous. Learning from her grandfather and goes out to help another village, she makes new friends. And then the mayor's niece shows up. A girl who tormented Arianwyn back in their home town. Meanwhile danger becomes much more intense. A good read. Fine for any school library.

The Gorgon's Fury: Tales of Newel and Doren, a Fablehaven Adventure, Book 1 by Brandon Mull

The Gorgon's Fury: Tales of Newel and Doren, a Fablehaven Adventure, Book 1 by Brandon Mull It's a fine book with lots of fun and adventure to add to any school library. Brandon Mull always takes readers on an adventure. Enjoy.

The Fifth Realm #1 Spin of Fate by A.A. Vora

The Fifth Realm #1 Spin of Fate by A.A. Vora is a book with a lot of characters. I'm going to pass on this one for my school library. It's okay but just that in my thinking.

Heartless by Marissa Meyer

Heartless by Marissa Meyer is a prequal to Alice in Wonderland. Marissa Meyer's bring characters to life in her retelling of well known stories. A young girl who just dreams to be a baker and go against her family wishes fall in love with a young man from the mirror world. This is their story. A good read and a good audio book. Fine for any high school library.

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is definitely and adult book. There are a few highly romantic scenes. What I appreciate is that it's all nuanced but still you know what is happening. One of my high school students read it on his own and liked it. So I would say perfect for public library and private reading but not for high school libraries. Having said that, it is a good book and well written and follows the Achilles myth very well. It is good literature geared more for adults. The audiobook is also very good.

All Better Now by Neal Shusterman

All Better Now by Neal Shusterman is a fantastic story. How he comes up with twists in his stories is amazing. He did it again! I'm so getting this book for my high school library. I hope he plans on writing a sequel. It's so good.

The Hexologists #1 The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft

The Hexologists is a great book. More for adults. If you like fantasy with a 1920's vibe, it's a good read. Smart and clever. Enjoy.