Top Ten Tuesday:Ten Underrated/Hidden Gem Books I've Read

1. Counting Thyme by Melanie Conklin
   A novel about what it’s like to want the best for someone else, but also feeling guilty for wanting something for yourself.
2. The Detective’s Assistant by Kate Hannigan
   A historical fiction, mystery novel about the first female detective for the Pinkerton Agency in 1859 – she might even have the chance to save Lincoln’s life!
3. The Doldrums by Nicholas Gannon
   The perfect book for those looking for adventure in a fun and quirky package!
4. The Firefly Code by Megan Frazer Blakemore
   Firefly Lane is the perfect utopian society until Ilana moves in, then the kids start asking questions…
5. The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste
   Corinne’s story is rooted in Caribbean folklore – a great story for those who love fracture fairy tales and fairy tales re-done.
6. Last in a Long Ling of Rebels by Lisa Lewis Tyre
   Lou learns about her family’s past as she tries to save her family’s home from being condemned – a story that doesn’t shy away from slavery, racism and prejudice both in the past and in present time.
7. The Lightning Queen by Laura Resau
   A story that spans generations – this is a beautiful story of friendship among the most unlikely of people.
8. Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective: The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit by Octavia Spencer
   Randi Rhodes is not only a ninja but also a detective and she’ll need all her wits about her to save the Founder’s Day Festival and her small town.
9. The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse by Brian Farrey
   Another folktale-esque story of a peasant girl and a princess who are charged with a quest to cure Aon’s sadness, but prevent the fall of monarchy at the same time.
10. The Voyage to Magical North by Claire Fayers
    Brine Seaborne (best name ever) has a past that she can’t remember, but with the help of an obnoxious apprentice, Peter, some pirates and a little bit of magic, she may discover who her parents are or they’ll be eaten by sea monsters – either one!

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