The first in a six book series, “Red Queen” is a mix of fascinating dystopian and epic fantasy, written by Victoria Aveyard. Set in a kingdom separated by blood — red and silver — Mare is a powerless...

Neal Shusterman, best known for his “Scythe” series, once again demonstrates his world-building skills alongside his son, Jarrod Shusterman, in the book “Dry.” Traversing Southern California, a...