The catering business offers plenty of opportunities for an amateur sleuth in a pleasant series opener that will interest fans of the author’s other works.

An adrenaline rush... Griffith keeps the suspense going throughout, right up until the hair-raising finale, which neatly sets the stage for the next episode in this saga.

The juxtaposition of violence, the Mob, and crooked cops with a tender love story between Sarah and Otto makes for an exciting read, complete with an ending that hints of more to come.

A rollickingly fun read for fans of Eva Leigh and Karen Hawkins.

Action and steamy romance abound... will leave invested readers eager for the next installment.

Packed with page-turning intrigue, battle scenes, romance, magic, and detailed world-building, this story will keep readers engaged and hoping for more.

The combination of humor and circumstance make an entertaining mixture... Highly Recommended.

Abela adds a lot of tricky new vocabulary words for readers to pick up in a way that makes subtle spelling lessons fun... India is a darling of a character that many readers will relate to and cheer for in this breezy read.

A feel-good story that would make an excellent read aloud.

Page-turning action conveys the trickery, violence, desperation, greed, evil, and goodness of humanity... The full-color illustrations are detailed, aptly convey emotions, and occasionally open into spectacular double-page spreads. Highly Recommended.

A tale typical of the genre's golden age, full of delightfully devious characters and clever plot devices.

A family drama guaranteed to keep readers laughing.

A steamy romance and devious twists along the way pack surprises... High stakes, epic scope, intense action, and sweeping mythologies.

The book is written in a fun, irreverent, and easy-to-read style. The vignettes will serve to pique interest and motivate readers to attempt to learn more about these amazing women. The modern, colorful layout adds to the appeal, with a continual sprinkling of provocative quotes and footnotes.

Suspenseful…die-hard werewolf fans will enjoy the tangled wolf politics.

The author’s lively, fast-paced style works well for readers eager to jump right into the action... This entertaining series will satiate readers for whom Disney’s “Descendants” is a year or two out of reach.

A warm and delicious start to a new series… Tightly written and accessible. Hand to budding entrepreneurs and chefs; this is will be a nice entree in their menu of reading choices.

Witty dialogue, ridiculous yet believable situations, and just the right note of self-deprecating introspection make this a perfect book for reluctant readers as well as those who are just not in the mood for angsty YA novels.

Readers will howl with laughter, cringing as the author twists the screws at perfectly placed intervals.

A page-turner. Readers will find the complex and flawed characters immensely relatable. The two narratives are deftly interwoven, and plot twists will keep teens on the edge of their seats.

This is simultaneously a whimsical teen romance and an emotionally compelling story about family, creativity, and courage.

A war cry and a love letter all at once.

Preston’s thriller vibe throughout is excellently sustained. A great addition to the thriller shelves. Recommended for fans of Stephen King, Jennifer Barnes, and Ally Carter.

The climax of the story is dramatic yet believable. Hiking the Appalachian trail might be an extreme way to prove his independence, yet he learns that compromise is fundamental to being a functional human being, something that might resonate with teens.

​The feature film rights to Marieke Nijkamp’s bestselling YA novel This Is Where It Ends from Sourcebooks have just been optioned by The Gotham Group, the producers behind the YA sensation The Maze Runner franchise. Director/producer Lysa Heslov (Served Like A Girl) has been attached to direct.