Alex and the Druids’ Eclipse is an engrossing Arthurian fantasy that addresses themes of independence and self-reliance in age-appropriate and considerate ways. Alex and the Druids’ Eclipse is a well-paced and entertaining young... Read More

"Legacy of the Monster" is a fresh take on the modern morality play. David Neandes’s "Legacy of the Monster" is a straightforward character study and morality play that examines blurred lines between good and evil, as well as issues of... Read More

This family-centered young adult fantasy novel successfully integrates its spiritual themes. The first book in a young adult Christian fantasy series, J. F. Tucker’s "Revelations" is a well-composed drama in which a teenager fights to... Read More

This highly entertaining novel works on the strength of its detailed mythology and strong storytelling. O. H. Kopole’s "Before the Big Rains" is an epic, sweeping parable of good versus evil, a cautionary tale in which a sibling... Read More

This rapturous read mixes Celtic mythology into a good historical romance. Apollo’s Raven, the first volume of a multivolume fantasy series by Linnea Tanner, is a sweeping, fiery drama in which a Celtic warrior princess must choose... Read More

A Penguin Rolling Down a Hill is a highly entertaining adventure with wink-and-smile humor. Kevin Tranter’s A Penguin Rolling Down a Hill adeptly mixes Monty Pythonesque surrealism with slapstick humor for a wonderfully crafted young... Read More

"Different Lee" is a highly entertaining and terrifically paced fantasy novel. Bill Hiatt’s "Different Lee" is a cleverly plotted, high-octane mash-up of fantasy genres, in which a modern guy and a mythical creature ally with a group... Read More

Inventive and original comedic touches make this riff on fantasy standards a satisfying read. Tiger BlackHawk’s morality-fueled fairy tale "The BlackHawk Meets the Tiger" is an entertaining and humorous fantasy mash-up in which a... Read More