4 Stars & Up Archives

THE MOMMA PUZZLE by Hilary Plattner – Thoughtful, Personal Memoir

The poignant, deeply personal memoir of one woman discovering who her mother was before her tragic death.

Honest review of this moving, candid literary fiction debut that explores themes of grief and healing through the lives of two teenagers.

Honest review of YA portal fantasy with sentient forest, Celtic imagery, and forbidden love. A must read for YA fantasy fans!

An honest review on the fast-paced, gritty final book in heist-duology by Leigh Bardugo: “Crooked Kingdom.”

Read on for a candid review of this unique heist-centered YA fantasy by Leigh Bardugo, bestselling author of the “Shadow of Bone” trilogy.

Exciting, fast-paced conclusion to bestselling “Cruel Prince” series by Holly Black. Does it live up to the hype?

Honest review of bestselling “The Heartless Hunter,” book 1 in “Crimson Moth” duology. An engaging, fast-paced romantasy.

Honest review of moving celebrity memoir, revealing the dark side of childhood stardom. A must-read and advocate for change in the industry.

A candid review of a very powerful, beautifully written literary fiction novel. This one is definitely worth the read!

An honest review of the action-packed sequel in bestselling YA faerie series “Folk of the Air.” Is “The Wicked King” worth the read?