Why Did I Listen To The Counselors by Jessica Goodman? What better to get pumped for summer reading than by picking up a thriller murder mystery set at summer camp? The Counselors by Jessica Goodman had fit the bill. Goodman has some interesting young adult books about privilege and murder, so I like the niche that […]
Today Tonight Tomorrow and Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon | Reviews
June 7, 2024
Young adult contemporary books still have such a grip on me. I fully enjoyed Rachel Lynn Solomon’s duology – Today Tonight Tomorrow and the sequel Past Present Future. These books were captivating and transported me back to a time in my life where I experienced a lot of transition. It was quite easy to be able to […]
5 Contemporary YA Books With Interesting Premises
April 21, 2024
I love a good premise — like give me that hook and I am there. These five books all caught my attention for a different reason. We have a paranormal contemporary version of Northanger Abbey. There’s a book that asks what happens when a loved one dies by overdose – and you infiltrate her life and […]
You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao | Book Review
January 5, 2022
Who doesn’t like closing out the year on a sad book? You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao is a debut young adult book about grief and letting go. So, naturally, this was the book I wanted to end my year with. I had also seen a TikTok about this book which convinced me that I needed to […]
Why We Fly by Kimberly Jones & Gilly Segal | Book Review
December 31, 2021
Why We Fly by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal was a book that was REALLY easy to sell me on reading. You see, when a book combines themes of sports and activism, I am absolutely on board to pick it up. And so, I was really excited to read Why We Fly and fall into the […]
3 Young Adult Graphic Novels To Have On Your Radar
November 3, 2021
If you hand me a stack of young adult graphic novels, chances are, I am going to read them. The storytelling format has always appealed to me. I find young adult graphic novels to be fast reads – well paced, visually interesting, and usually with great stories. Below are three upcoming graphic novels that should […]