John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

A gritty, fast-paced, and sexy thrill, The Fragment Murder by Andrew Bonar is the latest conspiratorial installment of the Drew Law & Ashley Tinder mystery series. A young woman desperate to earn her place in a shadowy cabal, a steamy pair of nontraditional sleuths, a bit of mind control, conspiracy theories, and an epic McGuffin that pushes the boundaries of reality all comprise this multilayered read, which practically hums with tension and excitement. Leaping artfully through time and space, without straining credulity, the storytelling on display is impressive and refreshingly original, for a novel that defies genre and expectation.

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A visionary novel of humanity’s ongoing struggle as we spread across the stars, The Bush Clinic by Stella Atrium is a character-driven drama that pits Hippocratic Oaths against hypocritical and patriarchal control. Addressing fears of recreating oppressive traditions on other worlds, this space colonization novel is far more than standard sci-fi, it is a femme-led examination of our societal ills, and a celebration of the strength found through open-mindedness and sisterhood. With diverse narrative voices, remarkably detailed world-building, and a strong coming-of-age theme for characters and communities alike, this is a powerful start to a new series.

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A charming children’s book from Ana Cortes that explores the unique challenges of young people starting fresh in a new city, Marco, Pablo, and Olivia: Fútbol Tryouts is a colorful, funny, and touching read. Marco wants to make his mark and some new friends in Guayaquil by trying out for the football team, but that means dealing with Victor the Fútbol King, a bully who takes a special interest in embarrassing the new kid. Fortunately, Marco’s two siblings always have his back, and with whip-smart writing, evocative illustrations, and three very memorable characters at its heart, this book is not […]