The Queen on Our Corner" is a touching story that reminds us of the power of community and empathy. When a fire destroys her home, the 'queen' of the corner, a homeless woman, risks her life to warn her neighbors. One young girl sees beyond the woman's homelessness, recognizing her as someone who has endured hardship. The child's perspective, full of imagination, portrays the woman as a queen, highlighting how children can view the world with kindness and compassion. The story encourages understanding and action, urging the community to come together and help those in need. It's a beautiful reminder to not only notice the struggles of others but to support them in meaningful ways.
-Rae ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Everless by In the kingdom of Sempera, time is extracted from blood, bound to iron, and consumed to add time to one's own lifespan. The rich aristocrats like the Gerling family tax the poor to the hilt, extending their own lives by centuries. No one resents the Gerlings more than Jules Ember; she and her father were once servants at their estate, Everless, until an accident drove them away. After discovering her father is dying, Jules is desperate to earn more time for him, and returns to Everless amidst preparations for the wedding of Roan Gerling and the Queen's daughter. Caught in a tangle of violent secrets, Jules must change her fate-- and perhaps the fate of time itself.
