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Beauty By Robin McKinley Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: Classic Fairytale Retelling RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what she lacks in appearance, she can perhaps make up for in courage. When her father comes home with … Read more
Top 10 Books of 2025 Another year has passed. And with another year comes new books. Welcome to my blog post on my top 10 books from 2025. If I had to pick my favorite, I would choose Starflower by Anne Elisableth Stengl. Otherwise, the books are in no particular order. (You may notice some … Read more
A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: Classical Middle Grade Fiction RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sara Crewe, an exceptionally intelligent and imaginative student at Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies, is devastated when her adored, indulgent father dies. Now penniless and banished to a room in the attic, Sara is demeaned, … Read more
Fifth Fjord By Isabel Marie Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: Dark Academia Fantasy RATING: ⭐⭐⭐☆ (3.5) “The dragons are waiting. Go and get one.” In Norchar, dragon mages are the elite. They are the ones who bond with dragons and hone powers untouchable to any normal man. But to become a mage, one must sacrifice … Read more
By Carol Ryrie Brink Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: Middle Grade Historical Fiction RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don’t be afraid to grow up. Caddie Woodlawn is a real adventurer. She’d rather hunt than sew and plow than bake, and tries to beat her brother’s dares every chance she gets. Caddie is friends with Indians, who scare most … Read more
Darkened By Crystal Grant Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: Christian Fantasy Romance RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5) They call him the Dark Steward. But what side will he fight for? Mason Grey has left his days of darkness behind and now stands against the same army he used to belong to. But as he ventures down this … Read more
A Study of Shattered Spells By Josiah DeGraaf Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: New Adult Epic Fantasy RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Only Teachers Know What Really Happens at a Magic School… Chintor Academy is celebrated as the place where the best music mages are forged. But beneath the surface, bullies rule with cruelty, teachers scheme against each … Read more
By Crystal Grant Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: Christian Fantasy Romance RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The coveted Shadowstone is finally his. But what will it cost him? Empowered by his new role as Shadowman, Mason Grey has strengthened his resolve against the Steward Army and the prince he has sworn to kill. But his heart is torn … Read more
The Secular-Christian Romance Once upon a time there was a maid named Sally. Sally lived a (mostly) happy life dreaming of her future prince that she hoped to one day marry. Every day as Sally patched her garments, she longed to find someone who truly cared about her. But it was vain hope. She was … Read more
By Anne Elisabeth Stengl Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: Fantasy fairytale RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Black Dogs are on the hunt, but who is their prey? When a cursed dragon-witch kidnaps fairest Lady Gleamdren, the bard Eanrin sets boldly forth on a rescue mission…and a race against his rival for Gleamdren’s favor. Intent upon his quest, … Read more