If you were in the mood for an action-packed deep-sea adventure with monsters, you should check out Deeplight by Francis Hardinge. Hark, a 15-year-old orphan, has grown up on the island streets of Lady's Crave. It's a world governed by the sea and the stories of the gods that used to rule them. He's learned how to be tough, how to be an excellent liar, and to always have his oldest friend's back. When Hark discovers an ancient relic of the old gods (think gigantic sea-monster

Are you feeling isolated these days? Astronaut Mark Watney may give you a new perspective, because you can't get much more social distance than being alone on an entire planet. You may have seen the film adaptation of Andy Weir's The Martian. If you enjoyed the movie, you will absolutely adore the book. This was one of the rare cases in which I actually watched the movie first and picked up the book much later. Normally I'm a stickler for "book first, movie later!". Here's th

*Special Guest Post written by Teen Volunteer Zion Geraci* God of War was considered by many to be the best game of 2018 for a reason. The game has excellent graphics, intense gameplay and a pretty good story. Overall I enjoyed battling my way through the nine realms, and it was very approachable even though I had never played any of the previous titles. The gameplay of God of War is one the biggest reasons to recommend it. While you can explore a variety of spaces your map w

Crown of Coral and Pearl features a strong and likable heroine, dastardly political schemes, and textured world building. Need I say more? Ok fine, I will. I loved the relationship between Nor and her twin sister Zadie. Maybe it’s because I’m an older sister, but I really connected with the bond these two share and the lengths they are willing to go to protect each other. There was the perfect dollop of romance, but this story is primarily about the challenges Nor faces, the