Author and Reviewer of Young Adult Fantasy and Historical Fiction
Ah, summer camp. Woodsy hikes, cafeteria trays loaded with food, rainy days in the rec room, and battles against demonic forces bent on world domination. Wait. What? When Darcy Pennington first arrived at Cedar Cove Camp, a few months shy of her… Keep Reading
American-born author Robin McKinley has been writing fantasy for middle-grade through adult readers for over forty years, and has won numerous awards, including the Newberry Medal for The Hero and the Crown. She lives in England with her husband, author Peter… Keep Reading
I’m always thrilled to discover a novelized version of a favorite childhood fairytale. There’s a reason why these myths have been passed down through the centuries. They touch on some of the deepest meanings of what it is to be human…. Keep Reading
Beauty and the Beast has always been one of my favorite fairytales. It’s a gripping story of courage, compassion, and the transforming power of sacrificial love. With Disney’s live-action version hitting cinemas this month, I thought it would be fun to review several novel-length… Keep Reading