I am putting book seven of Wings of Fire and the new Anna Lee Huber book together here because they both deal with family: parents disappointed with their children, and yet, that is the offspring who goes looking for the missing, lost, or kidnapped family member. Winter Turning, by Tui T. Sutherland continues the story of the dragonets at Jade Mountain Academy. There are some fascinating new characters as well as that pesky new prophecy to deal with. Just a great adventure.

A Brush with Shadows, by Anna Lee Huber, is another in the Lady Darby Mystery series. Sebastian and Kiera have been called home by an ailing grandfather to learn that the heir to the estate has gone missing and it is up to them to find him. There is a reason it's been fifteen years since Sebastian was here, and it's not a happy one. The past may not be what you think it was. Trusted staff may not be so trustworthy. This was a complicated twist of emotions and mystery ... and a compelling read. I loved the description of the moors.

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