Editorial Reviews

A useful, inclusive, and accessible introduction to an ever-growing industry, See Yourself in Cybersecurity: A Book About Careers in Cybersecurity for the Next Generation by Zinet Kemal is perfectly designed for younger readers dreaming about what their future careers may hold. Putting a broad range of professional paths into simple terms, from investigator and threat analyst to cyber defender, this vividly illustrated book shows how exciting and interesting the seemingly dry field of computer security can be. Never patronizing readers, nor getting lost in technical details, the book is sharply edited, while the dynamic colors, formatting, and accompanying images make […]

About That Brit (About That Series Book 4) by Erin Lynne is a light but entirely captivating novel about sex, love, and relationships, and another entertaining installment in this series of steamy rom-coms. Elena has just broken up with her boyfriend and she needs a drastic change in her life, so when Jasper, a notorious lothario, offers to become roommates, she accepts. The premise sets up the inevitable odd-couple clash with “will they or won’t they,” but Lynne goes beyond the usual romance tropes, where the characters learn from each other in the process. With easygoing prose and a flare […]

A boldly honest, finely written, and urgent work of fiction about dealing with trauma, Unclutter: A Survivor’s Story by Winnie D. Pagora is a novel that reads with the immediacy of a memoir. Tina is a bright teenager who has just become the star of her high school by developing a successful app, when a well-respected man assaults her, triggering painful memories from her past, and setting her on a course to defend herself and take her future in her own hands. Posing questions and providing answers on bullying, the influence of social media, and dealing with abuse, Unclutter is […]

A tongue-in-cheek urban fantasy thriller, A Devil in Every Dark Corner by Amanda Braun Boe is a witty and witchy supernatural mystery that is impossible to put down. Imogen thought she had left behind her quirky family’s Otherworldly Investigations, but finds herself pulled back into mystical sleuthing thanks to her perennially perfect little sister. Coming back to the world of magic means facing her oldest demons, tapping into new depths of power she never thought possible, and possibly saving the world. A brilliantly penned, identity-driven drama, with humor laced effortlessly throughout believable dialogue, this is an impressive and entertaining start […]

A romance with the whimsical flavor of a fairy tale, Mightier Than Magic by G.S. Kenney is a delightful romp of royal courting and magical mischief. When the meekest princess of the realm befriends a powerful foreign captive, he becomes her unlikely suitor in this charming coming-of-age adventure. Teenage royal rebellion and young love are common bedfellows, and newfound magical abilities are a perennial plot point in fantasy, but Kenney rises above the genre with her delicate prose, bringing to life the characters’ innocence and memorable passion. A thorough final edit is recommended for typos, grammatical errors, and some smoothing […]

Mystery, drama, and love are at the heart of Karma Comes In Red (The Beyond Mysteries Book 4), an engrossing, slow-burning noir by Morgan James. The sleepy town of Beyond in North Carolina becomes the stage of some strange events, as John, an ex-military who fought in Afghanistan, finds himself in a deadly fight with a man from out of town making wild claims. Meanwhile, Paula, his girlfriend, and a perceptive writer, welcomes a shadowy guest in her B&B who may help solve the mystery of the violent intruder. Walking the edge of the supernatural, James is especially adept […]

A rebellious young apprentice from an ancient druidic order returns to America and its tech-cult worshippers in Dreams of Electric Valhalla: A Rael Armstrong Adventure by J.D. DeSain. Though she is far more used to cutting down lizard people and vanquishing disguised demons, Rael’s new mission takes her into the machine-learning heart of cutting-edge tech, where the line between science and wizardry is already murky. With tongue-in-cheek narration, sharply witty dialogue, and a brash storytelling style that crackles with contemporary energy, this is an original mash-up of modernity and magic that is unique in the fantasy genre.

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An essential and evidence-based bridge between body, mind, and spirit, The Mindful Path: Combining Psychotherapy and Buddhist Practices by Michael Jones Ph.D. presents the surprising overlap between the tenets of Buddhism and the foundations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Using the language of both belief systems, Jones expertly shows how they can be used in conjunction for meaningful relief from anxiety, sadness, anger, depression, and stress, through two introductory sections and eight comparative chapters, along with personal anecdotes and layman-level breakdowns. A comprehensive guide for life and a modern fusion of seemingly disparate philosophies, this is an accessible and revelatory […]