The Last Rift Dragon by Shami Stovall - Review

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The City of Bridgehaven is under attack.

The nation to the west intends to murder Bridgehaven’s last three remaining dragons, rendering them extinct. They’ll stop at nothing to crush the eggs, flay the dragons, and burn Bridgehaven to the ground.

But Richter Whitlock is determined to make sure that doesn’t happen. He joins the Knights of the Silver Fog—individuals dedicated to protecting Bridgehaven, and the dragons, at all costs—in the hopes of caring for a fragile dragon egg, so that one day he may bond and fight back.

But there are traitors in Bridgehaven, and enemies are circling close.

If Richter hopes to save his home, and his egg, he’ll have to master his magic, learn to craft magitech, and become one of the greatest Knights anyone has ever seen…

Review

I have featured another of Shami Stovall's books here, but this is the first time I've had the time to actually read one....and OMG I could kick myself for missing out on such an incredible author all this time! This book is amazing! I absolutely devoured it in one sitting...it was THAT good. I was caught up from the very first... I have to admit to being a long time dragon-lover (can we say Dragondriders of Pern), so I already was entranced by the whole aspect of the knights being able to bond with their dragons from the time they hatch, but I was blown away with the twist that comes re: a surprise traitor in the story.

I'm telling you...that was a twist I did NOT see coming!! No spoilers, though... you have to read the book yourself to find out what happens. I will tell you, though, it brought me to literal tears.

Richter is one of my favorite characters of all time... I absolutely am in love with him! He is everything I want in a hero... so, good job, Ms Stovall... you have won a fan with this book!

As much as I love Richter, the other characters are equally compelling. I can not wait to see what happens next. 5 well-deserved stars!!

Read an Excerpt

“Come.” I motioned to the western road. “We’ll take the seventeenth bridge.”

Lex didn’t even respond. He just ran.

All around us, the world was waking up. Merchants were pulling carts to the market, fishermen were prepping their boats, and craftsmen were already in their shops, tinkering away. The sky over Bridgehaven was the color of steel, the sun still creeping its way over the horizon, but the pulse of Bridgehaven already beat steadily.

The streets shimmered with a thin veil of silver fog swirling around the cobblestones. The air tingled as we breathed it in. It felt alive with power.

And it really was.

Whenever humans inhaled silver fog, magic became a permanent part of them, and they gained an innate magical ability—a gyft. The longer they breathed it, the stronger the magic gyft in their body became. I had been breathing the fog my whole life, as had most people in Bridgehaven. Gyfts were one of the sacred blessings from dragons.

Because… the silver fog came from a dragon’s breath.

About the Author:

Shami Stovall was born in Utah, lived in California, and now resides in the wonderful state of Kansas. After graduating high school, she went on to earn his BA in History from Stanislaus State, and then her Juris Doctorate from the Laurence Drivon School of Law.

Stovall’s favorite novel as a child was Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell. It opened her imagination to possibilities she had never considered, and to this day she can still remember the impact it had on her.

As an adult (albeit still a kid at heart), her favorite novel is Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein. Heinlein’s take on a perfect world again opened her mind to possibilities she had never considered, and Jubal Harshaw is the fictional character she most aspires to be.

Stovall loves telling stories, playing video games, John 3, John 4, and writing about herself in the third person.

If you want to contact her, you can do so at the following locations:

Website: https://sastovallauthor.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GameOverStation/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAStovall/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Rift-Dragon-Knights-Silver-ebook/dp/B0H2WWXB79/ref=sr_1_1

The Tale of the Prince and the Spider by Sasha Hopkins

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Prince Alexander is a boy filled with courage, laughter, and light, until a chance encounter with a mysterious new "friend" changes everything. Trapped in a web of fear and silence, he must find the strength to fight back against a dark trickster who wants to steal his voice, his joy, and his future.

The Tale of the Prince and the Spider is a modern fairytale for children, parents, and anyone who has faced fear in silence. Told with warmth, honesty, and hope, it reveals how secrets can poison, how love protects, and how even the smallest voice can grow into a roar.

Through Alexander's journey, readers discover that pain does not define us—courage does. His story is both a thrilling adventure and a gentle reminder that you are stronger than your fears, your voice matters, and you are never alone.

This is more than a tale of princes and monsters. It is a story for every family who longs for healing, resilience, and light in dark times. Beautifully written to spark conversations between children and adults, it invites readers to talk openly about bravery, truth, and the power of standing tall.

Read an Excerpt

One sunny morning, Alexander started an adventure. The sun shone bright like a golden bell, lighting up hills covered in green grass, and wildflowers—yellow, purple, red—spread out like a painter’s canvas. The wind carried scents of dirt and sweet clover, tickling his nose as he rode Menace, his brown horse, whose fur coat gleamed like a soldier’s sword. Menace’s hooves thumped the dirt road, kicking up dust that sparkled. Alexander held the reins tight, feeling them rub his hands, the breeze messing up his hair as his saddle creaked along with the swaying trees above.

Bushes shook—a rabbit darted past; a hawk’s shadow soared overhead. The road stretched on, but where trees grew thick, shadows moved, hinting at a forest full of secrets. Menace huffed, ears twitching, and Alexander patted his warm, scratchy neck. “Keep going, boy,” he said quietly, his heart beating with excitement.

Through the kingdom he went, past roads busy with familiar smiling people who stopped to cheer, their voices lifting him up. But farther out, it got quiet, the land wide and free. With a lion’s bravery, a fire’s strength, and a heart full of love, he rode into the unknown.

About the Author

Sasha Hopkins is a father of five and a storyteller from Melbourne, Australia. His journey has been shaped by both love and hardship. As a child, Sasha endured trauma that left deep scars, yet he chose not to remain silent or let those experiences define him. Instead, he transformed his pain into a story of courage, resilience, and hope.

He wrote The Tale of the Prince and the Spider during a period of recovery in Western Australia, creating it as a gift for his children, Winter, Hunter, Hudson, Navy, and Orion. What began as a father's offering of love became a timeless fairytale for families everywhere: a reminder that even in life's darkest moments, light can be found, voices can be heard, and healing is always possible.

Through his writing, Sasha shares a powerful message: your past does not diminish you, and speaking out is an act of bravery that can inspire others. When he isn't writing, Sasha is adventuring with his kids, encouraging them to embrace adventure, laughter, and the strength within themselves.

Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/0228892406
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/251865138-the-tale-of-the-prince-and-the-spider

KPop The 4 Lights and The Sharded Lullaby by Lotte Bluejay

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An epic K-Pop fantasy adventure series for readers ages 8-12.

Music becomes magic. Friendship becomes power. And every concert could save the world.

When four freshly debuted K-pop idols discover that their songs awaken ancient magic, their rise to fame turns into something far greater than a world tour.

At their first sold-out concert, Hana, Daon, Mira, and Noah expect a night of lights and applause. Instead, they uncover a broken lullaby and fragments of an ancient prophecy. Soon strange things begin to follow them from city to city - whispers in the lights, shadows beneath the rhythm, and a dark force determined to silence their music forever.

Because somewhere in the shadows, a forgotten enemy has been waiting for the music to begin.

To protect their dreams, their fans, and each other, the four must learn to unlock the hidden power within their songs. Because harmony is strongest when no one stands alone. And some melodies were never meant to fade.

Perfect for readers who love:

• magical adventures and epic quests
• powerful friendships and teamwork
• modern fantasy with a pop-culture twist
• stories where music becomes magic

Begin the adventure with Book 1 of The Four Lights. The stage is set. The prophecy has begun. And the world is about to hear their song.

The Four Lights Series

A magical middle-grade adventure about friendship, courage, and the power of music.

Book 1 - The Sharded Lullaby
Book 2 - The Shadow Band
Book 3 - The Crimson Solace
Book 4 - The Syncopated Harmony
Book 5 - The Hollow Beat
Book 6 - The Blinding Crescendo
Book 7 - the epic finale

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Daon’s fingers twitched. Tap-tap … tap.

The pulse matched him.

Hana’s breath caught. “Daon,” she said, low.

“I know, I know,” he whispered, but he couldn’t help it. The beat slipped out of him like a hiccup. He added a heel-thump, tiny, a heartbeat on the floor.

The bobbing steadied. The little bumps turned into a slow roll, the kind you could ride if you knew when to lean.

Daon leaned with it, eyes wide. “Are you seeing this?”

“I’m seeing you stop,” Noah said.

Mira pressed a new chord, soft and bright. The roll faded. The seatbelt sign blinked off.

Silence fell between them, the kind that wasn’t empty at all.

Hana looked from Daon’s hands to Mira’s keyboard to Noah’s steady grip on the bass case. No one said the word magic. No one said powers. The cabin was full of people, full of cameras, full of ordinary. The last thing they needed was attention.

Daon tucked his hands under his thighs like a kid in time-out. “Okay,” he whispered. “Okay. But did you feel how the bumps synced to me? Like the plane caught the beat?”

“It synced to the pilot,” Noah said. “Like it’s supposed to.”

Mira’s mouth curved. “Maybe both.”

The cart came back with snacks. Crackers. Cups. The clink of ice. The very normal world.
They ate. They watched a cartoon on the seatback screens without hearing it. They tried to sleep.

Hana couldn't. She stared at the little screen map and watched their plane crawl toward Japan. A bright line traced their path, pixel by pixel. She thought of the glow that had raced up the mic stands, and of how her body had hummed like a string in tune.

She reached into her backpack and slid out a notebook. On the first blank page she wrote:
Seoul: power went out – we sang – stands glowed – crowd calmed. Backstage: stands still warm – felt watched – not sure. Plane: Daon’s beat = air bumps? Mira’s chord = calm?
She added a question mark and circled it twice.

About the Author

Lotte Bluejay creates magical middle-grade adventures where music becomes power and friendship saves the day. Her Four Lights series blends the sparkle of K-Pop with the wonder of fantasy, giving young readers stories filled with rhythm, courage, and hope. Every book is written to light up imaginations, celebrate teamwork, and remind kids that even in the darkest moments, their own voices can shine the brightest.

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the4lights.official
Website with all books of the series: https://www.gocrazyhappy.com/the4lights/
Soundtrack: https://thefourlights.hearnow.com/
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RJ's Adventures in Temecula by Eva Legre-Zigre

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Why do you write juvenile fiction? What draws you to it?

Inspired by years of experience as nanny and a volunteer teacher, she crafts engaging stories that encourage creativity and wonderment in children. Her passion for community, culture and finding beautiful differences in various states throughout the country, gives her the desire to share those unique and exciting places with children.

Pretend your protagonist is at school and opens his/her locker – what will we see inside?

RJ loves visiting different places so you may not believe some of his ‘souvenir’ items. Scattered along the bottom of his locker are rose petals from his visit to the Rose Haven Heritage Garden. He must have placed a rose in their for safe keeping. There is the empty basket he used to collect blueberries at the Temecula Blueberry Co. Mmm. It looks like he has a collection of big and small feathers. Probably from the duck pond and his last visit to Pechanga to watch the Band of Indians. There are some books he checked out from the Temecula Library and the miniature lamb figurine he got when he went to the Sugarplum Zoo and Chocolates. It looks like he ate all of the chocolates. Oh here is the bean bag he won at the Peltzer Farms Funday a few weeks ago. No wonder he doesn’t have room for his school books.

What’s your favorite sweet treat?

I love ice cream. I can walk by most sweet foods but ice cream is not one of them. I love pralines and cream, chocolate and Butter Pecan. Sweet and delectable.

What superpower would you love to have? Why?

I would love to have the power to heal people both physically and mentally. There are so many hurting people in the world and sometimes help is too far away. We are so blessed in this country that we rarely have to travel more than 50 miles to any clinic or hospital, and medicines we sometimes take for granted, like antibiotics, are easy to come by. If I had the power to heal, I would probably go to remote areas to help heal people.

You’re stranded on a desert island—which character from your book do you want with you? Why?

I would definitely want to be with RJ because he would probably make an adventure out of it until we were rescued. I bet I would know everything there was to know about the island, including some of the insects’ names by the time we left.

Create an ice cream flavor. What’s it called?

It would be multiflavored. It would start light and refreshing like a sherbert and go through several flavors before ending in chocolate with hints of toffee and caramel. It would be called “Everyone’s Favorite.”

If you've had a chance to visit Temecula, California, you'd be one of many who have had the privilege of watching hot air balloons take flight during sunrise and descend at sunset, walking the grounds of one of the most beautiful rose gardens in California, and visiting a rare and noble tree that looks to have stood the test of time. You will find some of the most popular and heavily visited sights in Temecula, beautifully illustrated and captured in child-like conversation.

RJ’s Adventures in Temecula is a vibrantly colored board book featuring thirteen of Temecula’s most visited attractions. The illustrations jump off the page, offering children fun images to look at while learning more about Temecula, California’s historic sights.

Beware. Your child may ask to visit some of the attractions presented in this 20-page book, such as Professor Pennypickles' Workshop or the Sugarplum Zoo and Chocolates. Come visit for a week, but first, do your research and take this adventure around Temecula, California with RJ.

Read an Excerpt

Hello Friend!

My name is RJ.

Welcome to the beautiful and sunny city of Temecula. Today is a great day to show you around!

Are you ready for an exciting tour?

About the Author

Eva Legre-Zigre is a children's book author passionate about writing stories that reflect the beauty of communities. Inspired by years of experience as a nanny and a volunteer teacher, she crafts engaging stories that encourage creativity and wonderment in children. Her passion for community, culture, and finding beautiful differences in various states throughout the country gives her the desire to share those unique and exciting places with children.

A resident of Temecula, California, known for its wineries, Mrs. Legre-Zigre was inspired by her own child to find and highlight family- and child-friendly attractions in her city. Some of these attractions are featured in her debut book.

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/authorevalegre
Website: http://www.rjsadventures.com

My Friends and I series by T.X. Troan

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Perfect for curious minds and sharp eyes, these interactive puzzle picture books encourage creativity and exploration while fostering a love of reading. Can you and your friends find everything that lurks in these places? Get ready for unforgettable adventures filled with magic, mystery, and a whole lot of fun!

Fantasyland (Book 1) Blurb:

Join Evan and Page on an enchanting adventure in My Friends and I Spot Fantasyland: A Puzzle Picture Book! From creepy spiders lurking in shadowy corners to shimmering butterflies fluttering through sunlit glades, this captivating search-and-find journey invites readers of all ages to step into a vibrant world brimming with delightful surprises and mysterious wonders.

Perfect for curious minds and sharp eyes, this interactive puzzle picture book encourages creativity and exploration while fostering a love of reading. Can you and your friends find everything that lurks in this place? Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with magic, mystery, and a whole lot of fun!



Time Travel (Book 2) Blurb:

Embark on an exhilarating journey with Jason and Mary as they navigate through unexpected challenges and captivating experiences.

This children's book combines fun dialogues with engaging search-and-find illustrations to offer young readers an exciting exploration of imagination and adventure throughout various periods and places in time. Each page will not only encourage reading but also develop observation skills and spark curiosity about history, science fiction, and the ocean's mysteries.



About the Author:

Thuan Doan is an award-winning author of the Sophia Freeman series. He conceived his first middle-grade fantasy novel, Sophia Freeman and the Mysterious Fountain, during a trip to Gabriola Island, British Columbia in the summer of 2013. Then he took his work and settled in a small town of Enderby, where it’s peaceful and quiet.

Thuan is writing under a pen name of T.X. Troan. “X” stands for Xu, his grandmother’s name who passed away. And “Troan” is a combination of his parents' names.

“No matter how this turns out, I want my family to be a part of this wonderful journey.”

Website: http://www.txtroan.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TXTroan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txtroan/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18815756.T_X_Troan

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;IGY6 by Dean Sali

 

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;IGY6 is more than just a self-help guide, it is a beacon of hope for those in the military and beyond. Whether you are a soldier, a veteran, or someone who supports them, this book provides invaluable insights and practical advice that can make a real difference. Readers will find solace in the shared experiences and learn how to navigate the complexities of PTSD towards a better, more fulfilling life.

Read an Excerpt

I’ve wanted to write ;IGY6 for some time now. I have complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, and I’m lactose intolerant. It’s a heavy list, and my doctor, a gastrointestinal specialist, calls me his medical miracle because he’s never had a patient with this combination. Lucky me. PTSD can be extremely difficult, but doing nothing about it is a big mistake. If sharing my experience helps you to take a step I waited too long to take, then it’s worth every word. “;IGY6” stands for “I got your six,” military slang for “I’ve got your back.” But there’s much more to it than that. The “6” is your six o’clock position—your back— and “got your six” is a pledge to be there for each other. The semicolon at the front is a symbol from the suicide prevention initiative called Project Semicolon, and it represents a pause instead of an ending, a reminder that your story isn’t over.1 When paired with IGY6, the semicolon sends a powerful message to those living with PTSD: “You’re not alone, and we’ve got your six.” A related movement, the ;IGY6 Foundation, highlights the sobering statistic that an average of twenty-two US veterans die by suicide every day.2 Imagine a world where we all watched out for each other. That’s the promise at the heart of this book. 1 Project Semicolon. “Our Mission.” Project Semicolon, https://projectsemicolon.com

About the Author: Dean Sali is a resolute advocate for personal growth, resilience, and inner healing. With a background in the military and law enforcement, he has faced intense challenges that tested his strength, confidence, and sense of purpose. He served on a UN tour in Rwanda in 1994, an experience that deeply shaped his perspective on trauma, recovery, and the human spirit. His journey with PTSD has given him firsthand insight into the struggles of rebuilding from within, and he has spent years exploring methods of healing, including chi exercises, mindfulness, and reconnecting with nature.

Beyond his professional experiences, Dean is a devoted father of four, with a granddaughter on the way. His writing is deeply personal, offering practical guidance and heartfelt encouragement to those seeking clarity, confidence, and peace. Through his work, Dean hopes to inspire others to embrace their own healing journey and discover the strength they already carry inside.

Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/0228815371
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/67545013.Dean_Sali

Word Up! by Raven Howell

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What books were your favorite as a youth and why?

A big incentive for writing my new children’s book, WORD UP! was because of my favorite Richard Scarry books as a preschooler. I’ve always considered his illustrations endearing, and it was particularly Richard Scarry’s THE BEST WORD BOOK EVER I returned to read over and over again.

Most Richard Scarry books are concise on words and whimsical in illustration, a combination that appeals to me to this day. Not only did those books teach me words, but the sound of language.

Although more sophisticated in text and artwork than most of Scarry’s work, my hope is WORD UP! contributes the joyful expression of words- some common, some uncommon, some silly, some serious – but all in a way to entice children to think about what they say, to embrace the sound, the meaning, and energy and “music” of each spoken syllable.

What candy do you give out at Halloween?

You know what I do a couple of weeks before Halloween every year? I look up the most popular candies that kids enjoy in the most recent polls. Is that a weird thing to do? I don’t know. Maybe. But I’ve had so much fun celebrating Halloween for many, many years now, and my thinking is: why not offer kids what they most likely will happily want to munch on? Last year it was Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and M&M’s, Kit Kat and Snickers.

Leftover candy? I (and my family members) eat little of the leftovers because I put most of them, crushed, into cookie bar recipes I like to bake. I highly recommend this dessert alternative for left over Halloween stash!

I’ve also given my children’s books for underserved communities for Halloween in lieu of candy. As a contributing author for Reading is Fundamental, I work with the organization to make sure we get reading material into as many young hands as possible.

What book is on your nightstand currently?

As a kid lit journalist, I usually have several children’s books on my nightstand. I always enjoy receiving a new batch of books from publishers for my consideration to feature in my column, The Book Bug (Story Monsters Ink magazine). The children’s literary community is truly blessed with many talented authors and illustrators, and I’m inspired just about every day.

At the moment, I have 3 books out: Wild About Capybaras! by Kevin McCloskey, A Bear, A Man, and a Donut Van by the hilarious team of Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott, and hope to dig into Little Press’ Good Luck, Puck by Donna Marx.

Favorite TV show from your childhood?

A TV show I loved watching while I was growing up was Charlie’s Angels. That was one of the first TV series portraying women in a more modern way, taking them out of the kitchen and onto the work force in a commanding format. There was something about the three women working together, forming a powerhouse of wisdom, athletic agility, and beauty - Goddess characteristics!

For the tom-girl in me, the show offered some vindication to express my tree climbing skills as being perfectly cool, and to embrace my natural ease with the ability to go readily from ripped jeans to a sundress in one afternoon’s time. If the girls in Charlie’s Angels could solve mysteries, jump huge gates and outmaneuver masterminds and still get dressed up for a cocktail party – then we all could! Ha! I also found my writing reflected that confidence, both within myself, as well as in the female characters I’d write about.

Favorite hot beverage. Why?

In the morning I enjoy a cup of coffee and later in the afternoon, a cup of hot tea. I’ve been a tea drinker all my life, probably because growing up, my parents always had tea in the cupboards. There were peppermint teas for colds, chamomile teas for calming down and various herbal loose leaves for ailments. I still keep a stocked tea cabinet, but I discovered green teas several decades ago and rarely deviate from some type of green tea, jasmine green being a favorite.

For me, teas definitely stoke my imagination and bring to mind elves, sprites, and nature elementals. When I’m drinking Milk Thistle tea, I can picture a Thistle fairy in the meadow, or a brown bunny, Orange Clove, in the brush. Earl Grey? Probably a gnome in a gray top hat, sitting on a mushroom.

I can’t help but bring up the names of coffee flavors I drink, too. I love words and always stop to read the names of the different types. These names, these words usually evoke feelings, sensations, and conjure visions. Stop for a moment and think about words such as Blueberry Cake, Mustachio flavor, Birthday Swirl, Bananas Foster, or Happy Camper. What do they resonate for you?

Maybe my book title, Word Up! would work as a coffee flavor name? Word Up! – perhaps a spunky morning greeting.

Words are the windows through which children view the world. Familiar, uncommon, short and sweet, long and quirky; words make all the difference.

In Word Up, discover how a word packs a punch and possesses the power to heal, hurt, help, and humble. Watch children learn how to choose words wisely, and to recognize that sometimes, the simplicity of kindness itself is expressed in gentle silence.

Read an Excerpt

Words are mighty!
Words are strong!
We write them,
Speak them,
Sing our song.

I hope you learn new words today,
And think about the ones you say.

About the Author:

Raven Howell is the author of over 25 picture books for children. She’s a writer for several children’s magazines. Raven contributes The Book Bug column for Story Monsters Ink magazine, is the Arts & Crafts Director of Kids Corner, and Publishing & Creative Director with Red Clover Reader. She is a contributing author for Reading is Fundamental SoCal and I Am a Promise Books, and a story book writer for world-wide educational programs.

Website: https://www.ravenhowell.com
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