“A compelling blend of family drama, magical realism, and suspense. The story’s alternating third-person perspectives, which shift between Marlow, Zach, and multiple animals, create a richly layered narrative. Marlow’s steady, nurturing presence is balanced by Zach’s heightened sensitivity to his environment, and their bond becomes a central aspect of the novel, which skillfully addresses themes of adaptability, friendship, and the power of family, all while engagingly ratcheting up narrative tension. A whimsical, suspenseful adventure that weaves mystery and magic into a heartfelt exploration of sibling bonds.” – Kirkus Reviews

“5 Stars! THE CURIOSITIES is a fast-paced middle grade book that follows a cast of lovable human and non-human characters as they try to stop an alien invasion-wait, a zombie attack? Or is it natural disasters? I loved the autism representation and the way Zach was portrayed throughout the story. Marlow was a great support needs older sister trying to find the balance between being that support system and supporting herself. And I don’t even know where to start with Leo and his rag tag team of felines-I loved them all!” - Katelyn Reese, on Storygraph

“There's a lot of adventure, there's a lot of action, there's really good character building…an especially great read-aloud for a classroom – 3rd, 4th, 5th-grade…it's really entertaining so I highly recommend this one...” – Anna Lawrence, The Reading Retriever

“There's a large world of children's adventure books out there, it's a hard genre to jump into, let alone get it right. THE CURIOSITIES feels like one of those stories that will outlast the genre and its many quick delivered products...A whimsical tale of two siblings with their own quirks, who are determined to get to the bottom of a mysterious new problem, couple that with a neighborhood of interesting cats and you have a recipe for a great, quick adventure.

More important than just the story was the beautiful handling of Zach's Autism. In a few short passages, you're able to get a feel for the struggles that Zach has, but you also get a better understanding of how not only he handles it, but the world around him does. It's never shown as a disability or disadvantage but something special that makes him unique. It felt very real, very delicate and was handled with care. It doesn't shy away from how he's viewed by some in school, or that it can be a difficult process.

THE CURIOSITIES was a thoroughly enjoyable read filled with interesting decisions, wonderfully written characters and some beautifully handled morals..” –Steven Riola, on Goodreads