(4) YA Support and Defend series. This hi-lo series focuses on the difficulties that veterans and their families encounter during the transition back to civilian life; diverse teenage protagonists must deal with their own issues while trying to understand what their veteran parent is dealing with. Despite predictable plot lines and abrupt resolutions, the series' veteran-related issues, from addiction (Freedom) to traumatic brain injury (Collateral), are important and timely. Review covers the following Support and Defend titles: Always Faithful, Collateral Damage, Combat Zone, and Freedom Flight.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) YA Opportunity series. Each book in this hi/lo series features an inner-city teen who's just landed a dream summer internship thanks to mysterious mogul Harmon Holt. Fashion designing, moviemaking, songwriting, or football management, each protagonist must learn to navigate the business side of his or her field while overcoming other personal obstacles along the way. Though the stories are mostly formulaic wish fulfillment, they are quick, entertaining reads. Review covers these Opportunity titles: The Franchise, Box Office Smash, Chart Topper, and Size 0.

Reviewer: Randy Ribay