Ash Ridley and the Phoenix

Reminiscent of Harry Potter, and an enjoyable read. Really liked the wide range of mythical creatures. Great first novel from Lisa Foiles.......more

I took a chance on new author Lisa Foiles and was not disappointed. This young adult fantasy novel was a lot of fun to read with a pleasant storyline, a young flawed heroine who grows a great deal by the end of the story and plenty of fantastic beasts and adventure. The book has a great opening that......more

This book really had potential. First half was really good and then it just kind of tailed off and went downhill after that in my opinion. The lack of concern for her father (except for when the story called for it) was a huge turn off for me. Some parts were really good however but not enough to ho......more

Honestly, there are so many creatives producing content that I feel like it grows increasingly more difficult for authors to write novels that sound authentic and carry their own unique voice. But this book did exactly that! The narrative was engaging, refreshing to read, and conjured up fun and ima......more

Lisa Foiles, the former "All That" star, dips her hand into the literary world with this rich, detailed, and thrilling young adult adventure. If you love "Harry Potter," you'll love this story about a normal girl thrust into a fantastical world full of beasts, magic, friendship, and adventure. It is......more