Title: Swimming to Freedom Author: Robbie Michaels Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: One of the things that did frustrate me was the author not addressing everything, like Brandon’s mom, but that was the only real low point in a beautifully crafted story filled with growing characters…
Tag: Teen Fiction
The Doorway God: An Interview with Author Tom Early
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Tom Early to TNA today. He’s joining us on the promotional tour for his newest release, The Doorway God, Book Two in the Seasons Rising series from Harmony Ink Press. Welcome, Tom! Why don’t we start by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t…
Review: Mick & Michelle by Nina Rossing
Title: Mick & Michelle Author: Nina Rossing Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction, Transgender At a Glance: Mick & Michelle is a nice portrait of one transgender teen in a small neighborhood in New York trying to figure out how to finally start living her true life without upsetting the…
Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Not Your Villain by CB Lee
Welcome to author CB Lee and the Not Your Villain virtual blog tour! Not Your Villain is book two in the acclaimed Young Adult series Sidekick Squad from Duet/Interlude Press, and we’re so pleased to share not only an exclusive excerpt from the book with you but a giveaway as well, so be sure to…
Guest Post: Behind the Tales by Aurora Peppermint
Welcome to Teen Fantasy author Aurora Peppermint, who’s here to celebrate the release of her new book from Harmony Ink Press, Behind the Tales, book two in the Knowledge Effect series. It’s probably not an exaggeration to say there would be no Beneath the Scales, and, therefore, no Behind the Tales, without the character of…
Review: Sharing Secrets by Matthew J. Metzger
Title: Sharing Secrets Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: Finch Books Length: 228 Pages Category: YA/Teen Fiction, Contemporary At a Glance: This novel is brilliantly done from start to finish. Grappling with real life issues, the author creates a story that grips you by the heart and never really lets you go. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:…
Review: The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic by F.T. Lukens
Title: The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic Author: F.T. Lukens Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Young Adult, Fantasy At a Glance: The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic is one of the finest YA paranormal stories I have ever read. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Desperate to pay for…
Guest Post and Giveaway: The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic by F.T. Lukens
Hi, everyone, thanks for joining author F.T. Lukens and The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic blog tour. F.T. is talking cryptids today, and there’s a giveaway you can check out the details for by visiting the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, F.T.! Hi everyone! This is F.T. Lukens, author of The Rules and…
Review: The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
Title: The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue Author: Mackenzi Lee Publisher: HarperCollins Length: 513 Pages Category: Historical, Teen Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Zounds—this was fun! 5 glorious stars! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: An unforgettable tale of two friends on their Grand Tour of 18th-century Europe who stumble upon a magical artifact that leads…
Review: Kevin Corrigan and Me by Jere’ M. Fishback
Title: Kevin Corrigan and Me Author: Jere’ M. Fishback Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 160 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: I wanted to like this one more. Sadly, it lacked the emotional depth and maturity I was looking for. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ever since their boyhood days, fifteen-year-old Jesse has craved something more…
Review: Raise It Up by Nick Wilgus
Title: Raise It Up Author: Nick Wilgus Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 350 Pages Category: Historical, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I could go on and on—this novel was just brilliant. Raise It Up by Nick Wilgus may not be an easy read but it is so worth the effort. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Secrets…
Review: In Time I Dream About You by Gene Gant
Title: In Time I Dream About You Author: Gene Gant Publisher: Dreamspinner/Harmony Ink Press Length: 108 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Time Travel At a Glance: In Time I Dream About You is gritty, unflinchingly honest, and yet allows for the dream of a better life to be realized in the end. It is an excellent…
Review: Riding with Brighton by Haven Francis
Title: Riding with Brighton Author: Haven Francis Publisher: Dreamspinner/Harmony Ink Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I LOVED this book, you guys. It has a strong Ferris Bueller’s Day Off vibe, which was so fantastic and fun. And, reading it reminded me of reading Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda,…
Guest Post and Giveaway: Grrrls on the Side by Carrie pack
Welcome to author Carrie Pack, Interlude Press, and the blog tour for Carrie’s new book, Grrrls on the Side. She’s here to talk Riot Grrrls, zines, music, and there’s also a giveaway so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details. Welcome, Carrie! Zine Culture and Music in Grrrls My favorite part…
Review: Elpída by C. Kennedy
Title: Elpída (Elpída: Book Three) Author: C. Kennedy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Elpída is a glorious conclusion to a stunning series that dares to expose the abuse that goes on every moment of every day in our world. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: ελπίδα. Elpída. Greek….
Review: Micah Johnson Goes West by Sean Kennedy
Title: Micah Johnson Goes West (Get Out: Book Two) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Micah Johnson Goes West is a novel rich in emotion and humor that addresses what it’s like to grow up and move on to new horizons in all the…
Review: Stormfront by John Goode and J.G. Morgan
Title: Stormfront (Lords of Arcadia: Book Four) Authors: John Goode and J.G. Morgan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 254 Pages Category: High Fantasy, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Stormfront delivers an adventure fraught with danger and action, and a diverse reading experience which the authors deftly ended with a baited hook. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:…
Review: Castor by Shaun Young
Title: Castor Author: Shaun Young Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Sci-Fi At a Glance: While the world-building was well done in this book, the story fell short for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Sixteen-year-old James Fisher lives on the distant planet of Castor where he toils for the ruling classes…
Review: Beast by Brie Spangler
Title: Beast Author: Brie Spangler Publisher: Knopf Books Length: 305 Pages Category: Young Adult/Teen Fiction At a Glance: One of the best YA trans stories I’ve read all year. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Tall, meaty, muscle-bound, and hairier than most throw rugs, Dylan doesn’t look like your average fifteen-year-old, so, naturally, high school has not…
Review: Jess, Chunk, and the Road Trip to Infinity
Title: Jess, Chunk, and the Road Trip to Infinity Author: Kristin Elizabeth Clark Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Sold by Macmillan Publishing) Pages: 272 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, New Adult Fiction, LGBT Fiction At a Glance: I’d recommend this for friends-to-lovers fans and trans fiction fans, alike. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: The last time Jess…