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Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron

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Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron
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Growing up in a family of morticians, Meka isn’t exactly squeamish about death, but when her world is turned upside down by tragedy, life after death takes on a very different meaning. A Frankenstein reimagining with bittersweet romance and a menacing cult, this is well worth a read.

Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron, (List Price: $19.99, Bloomsbury YA, 9781547615865, September 2025)

Reviewed by Matilda McNeely, Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia

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Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen

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Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen
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A burnt-out teen joins a local theater program in this delightful story for fans of Eliza, From Scratch. Finding solace in messaging with Peri, the bear in their production of East of the Sun, West of the Moon, Angelica works to uncover his true identity, finding community and new love along the way.

Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen, (List Price: $27.99, Random House Graphic, 9781984892676, October 2025)

Reviewed by Matilda McNeely, Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia

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The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar

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The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar
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For fans of Peter S. Beagle, Sacher’s adult debut is the story of a magician called to facilitate a (reluctant) princess’ marriage to a powerful king. Balancing the demands of monarchs with the passions of young lovers, the magician’s story is a fun, pseudo-classic fairy tale.

The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar, (List Price: $30, Ace, 9780593952306, August 2025)

Reviewed by Matilda McNeely, Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia

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Drawn Onward by Daniel Nayeri

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Drawn Onward by Daniel Nayeri
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Beautifully illustrated, this is a compelling story of a boy with a very important question he needs to know the answer to. Loss, grief, bravery, and love are a staple here. Sometimes we just need to “know.”

Drawn Onward by Daniel Nayeri, (List Price: $19.99, HarperAlley, 9780063277168, October 2024)

Reviewed by DM Capriola, Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia

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Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher

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Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher
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I’ve been a big fan of Lex Croucher’s work for a while now, so I didn’t need much convincing to enjoy this book, but I’m so glad it still exceeded all my expectations. With top-notch character banter, a ragtag found family, silly woodsy shenanigans, and a tender slow burn romance between the granddaughter of Robin Hood and the healer she accidentally kidnaps, it was so easy to fall in love with this book!

Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher, (List Price: $20, Wednesday Books, 9781250847232, November 2024)

Reviewed by Matilda McNeely, Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia

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The Problem with Prophecies by Scott Reintgen

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A May 2022 Read This Next! Selection

When Celia Cleary “comes of age” in her magical family, she inherits a gift for prophecy–and all the problems that come with it. While The Problem with Prophecies raises questions about fate, free will, and magic, it is at its core a sweet story about family, friendship, and first crushes. Scott Reintgen writes insightfully about the liminal space between childhood and adolescence.

The Problem with Prophecies by Scott Reintgen, (List Price: $17.99, Aladdin, 9781665903578, May 2022)

Reviewed by Heather Jeziorowski from Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia

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