Defending Taylor by Miranda Kenneally proves that Kenneally just keeps writing better and better books. I basically inhaled the latest Hundred Oaks book. Kenneally takes on soccer in Defending Taylor. I started this book yesterday and then woke up this morning and basically did not stop reading it until I was finished. What I am saying […]
Torn Away by Jennifer Brown | Audiobook Review
June 28, 2016
Why Did I Listen To Torn Away by Jennifer Brown? Torn Away by Jennifer Brown has the sort of summary that immediately catches your attention. Prior to Torn Away, I had only read one book by Jennifer Brown - A Thousand Words. I was not a huge fan, but I am always willing to give authors another […]
Every Exquisite Thing by Matthew Quick | Book Review
May 5, 2016
Every Exquisite Thing by Matthew Quick is one of those books that I was SO EXCITED TO READ and in deep anticipation of, because Matthew Quick is one of my favorite authors ever. Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock is one of my favorite YA books of all time, for the record. To say I was pumped up […]
This Is Where The World Ends by Amy Zhang | Book Review
February 29, 2016
This Is Where The World Ends by Amy Zhang is her second book, and well, it certainly knocked my socks off just a little bit. Zhang’s sophomore novel is an emotional read about two teenagers who exist on opposite ends of the social spectrum, yet are secret best friends, yet have this weird codependent friendship. […]
Things We Know By Heart | Jessi Kirby | Book Review
December 14, 2015
Things We Know By Heart by Jessi Kirby is a book that I have been looking forward to reading for awhile, and just recently I had a bit of time and was able to add it to my reading rotation. Perhaps my expectations were a bit high or I was under stress or something. Unfortunately, […]
Taking Aim: Power And Pain, Teens And Guns edited by Michael Cart | Book Review
October 5, 2015
Taking Aim: Power And Pain, Teens And Guns edited by Michael Cart is a young adult anthology centering around guns. There are a variety of stories included showing various sides of the gun control debate. In all, this is an okay anthology with some stand out stories and then some duds. In all, I could see […]