(2) YA In 1817 Edinburgh (a city famous at the time for medical advancements), the fictional "Roman fever" is ripping through the population. This sickness has already taken Hazel Sinnett's older brother, and she was lucky to survive it herself. Lady Sinnett, Hazel's mother, does nothing but mourn and dote on her younger son, leaving Hazel with plenty of time to study anatomy on her own, in secret, for it would be most improper for a lady to be interested in medicine. When she meets Jack Currer, a "resurrection man" who steals bodies for medical students to practice on, it seems her dream career might be within reach. A boy's disguise, a wager with a leading surgeon, and a conveniently empty estate all point to success, but deceit, murder, and vicious deeds in the darkness soon threaten her future, as does her growing fondness for Jack. The setting holds death around every corner, and both sinister and noble characters people the city. While a significant plot point feels abrupt, the (gory) tale is riveting, and Hazel and Jack are sympathetic characters. Visceral and full of sharp historical details as well as some fantastical elements, this is gothic fun for readers with strong stomachs.

Reviewer: Sarah Berman | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2022

(3) YA American teenager Nora's summer trip to an Irish artists' colony and other European sites--a gift from her famous artist grandfather--becomes a different experience than she expected when her mother insists on joining her at the last minute. While both travel companions have their bratty moments, the funny first-person narration makes for a breezy trip through some of Europe's artistic highlights.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax