I love this YA mystery for bringing together diverse groups of friends pitted against a society that seems to be primed to ignore women, especially young women. SYNOPSIS Welcome to Castle Cove — a town cursed with missing girls,bad boyfriends, family secrets,and some very steep cliffs. Last summer, Alice Ogilvie's basketball-star boyfriend, Steve, dumped her.... Continue Reading →
Another apocalyptic YA book that challenged my comfort on numerous levels. Holy moly, this book got my heart pumping. SYNOPSIS Dry meets Hatchet in this thrilling tale of survival following a teen girl who must lead her friends across country to the safety of her estranged father’s survivalist compound after a mass power failure leaves the country in... Continue Reading →
I didn't really want to read this book at all and now I cannot shut up about it. By the end of the book I was all but giving it a standing ovation. SYNOPSIS An overachieving teen witch vies for a prestigious scholarship at her elite high school in this contemporary YA fantasy for fans... Continue Reading →
No one is more surprised than I am by how much I loved this book! SYNOPSIS What If It's Us meets They Both Die at the End in this postapocalyptic, queer YA adventure romance from debut author Erik J. Brown. Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, Alex London, and Heartstopper by Alice Oseman. When Andrew stumbles upon Jamie's house, he's... Continue Reading →
A YA romantic Groundhog's Day? I will freely admit that time loop stories are hard for me to pass up but equally difficult to enjoy and this one ticked all the boxes! SYNPOSIS Barrett Bloom is hoping college will be a fresh start after a messy high school experience. But when school begins on September... Continue Reading →
A gorgeously told story that highlights how our environmental crisis impacts the world we see and the one beyond our imagination and how friends and family can come together to save each other. SYNOPSIS Nina is a Lipan girl in our world. She's always felt there was something more out there. She still believes in... Continue Reading →
A fantasy rom com that finally answers the question, "What happens at the end of a quest?" F.T. Lukens has written a story for all of us that have debated the what reality might look like in the ever after. SYNOPSIS Carry On meets Arthurian legend in this subversive, “delightfully original and whimsical” (Kirkus Reviews) young... Continue Reading →
I read the first book in the Warrior Heir series more than 10 years ago. I picked it up, sat down and consumed the book. Excitedly, I grabbed the second book and....lost interest. I couldn't remember why but, after a bit of insomnia, I decided to jump back into the series. This series was a... Continue Reading →
I don't know what you were planning to read this October but I cannot recommend this collection highly enough. This short story collection of fairy tales, dark and delicious, was the perfect way to start my October. SYNOPSIS Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to... Continue Reading →
Y'all....this trilogy was a ride. From start to finish I struggled to put them down and the final book in the series had me sitting in my kitchen, perched on the edge of my seat. That kitchen seat is miserable! I just couldn't take the three seconds to walk into another room and get comfortable.... Continue Reading →
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