Love, revenge, and high school news. The New Guy (and Other Senior Year Distractions( by Amy Spalding is a hilarious romp through the drama of one teen's senior year. A ridiculously cute, formerly-famous new guy dropping into your life? It's practically every girl's dream. But not Jules McCallister-Morgan's. I realize that on paper I look... Continue Reading →
Two beautifully flawed characters, two heartbreaking personal tragedies, and one incredible romance. When We Collided by Emery Lord is easily one of my favorite books of 2016; I read it obsessively and haven't been able to stop thinking about it every since. A gorgeous contemporary YA novel, When We Collided also beautifully and organically addresses... Continue Reading →
What do you get when you mix comic books, a coming of age story, a tiny town in Australia, and one viral end-of-the-world prediction? The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl by Melissa Keil, of course. Alba loves her life just as it is. She loves living behind the bakery and waking up in a cloud... Continue Reading →
Ally Condie's first middle grade book might also be my favorite out of ALL her books to date. Summerlost is a story packed with nostalgia, heart, and gorgeous prose. It's the first real summer since the devastating accident that killed Cedar's father and younger brother, Ben. But now Cedar and what’s left of her family... Continue Reading →
A new fairy tale for a new generation of readers, The Girl in the Tower by Lisa Schroeder will charm you with its big heart, sweet story, and enchanting writing. Ever since she can remember, ten-year-old Violet and her mother have been locked away in a tower by the evil Queen Bogdana, who has the... Continue Reading →
An irreverent and compellingly unique story about death, grieving, and moving on, I Woke Up Dead at the Mall by Judy Sheehan successfully mixes the macabre and morose with a lighthearted twist on the afterlife. When you’re sixteen, you have your whole life ahead of you. Unless you’re Sarah. Not to give anything away, but... Continue Reading →
With a touch of magic realism, Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke sets out to explore what exactly makes someone a hero or a villain. Every story needs a hero. Every story needs a villain. Every story needs a secret. Wink is the odd, mysterious neighbor girl, wild red hair and freckles. Poppy is... Continue Reading →
An explosive and powerful debut novel, The Way I Used Be by Amber Smith is an intense and moving portrayal of trauma, and the uncertain path towards recovery. Eden was always good at being good. Starting high school didn’t change who she was. But the night her brother’s best friend rapes her, Eden’s world capsizes.... Continue Reading →
Today's review is part of the official blog tour for The Serpent King. Please be sure to keep reading for more about the book, the author, and links to the rest of the blog tour. An explosive and gut-wrenching novel about growing up and defining oneself, The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner has all the... Continue Reading →
Just in time for spring comes Joyous Blooms to Color by Eleri Fowler, the perfect seasonal coloring book to sooth you while those March and April showers prepare to bring you May flowers. Wander along a winding path with intricate, gorgeous illustrations of natural settings, lovingly represented in this delicately rendered coloring book. From landscapes of... Continue Reading →
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