Jason Reynolds is a master writer. Seriously, everything he writes is just golden. Whether he is writing in long form, interconnected short stories, or free verse, the final product will be excellent. Long Way Down is a free verse book that I purchased during the campaign to Black Out The Best Seller list. Finally, several months […]
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes | Book Review
February 17, 2021
I love that Jennifer Lynn Barnes is such a prolific writer – spanning all different sorts of YA types. It is awesome that her books do NOT consist of recycled plots. I was extremely excited for The Inheritance Games because the plot summary gave me The Westing Game vibes. Luckily, JLB delivered on my expectations, in fact, […]
This Is My America by Kim Johnson | Audiobook Review
February 5, 2021
Why Did I Listen To This Is My America by Kim Johnson? This Is My America by Kim Johnson is such an important book. The topic it covers is absolutely relevant to the world in which we live and move. I also think, unfortunately, many teens reading it will be able to relate. I knew […]
Rent A Boyfriend by Gloria Chao | Book Review
January 29, 2021
Gloria Chao is a solidly reliable author. I know that if I open up one of her books, I am going to get a read that will keep my attention with characters I care about and a good plot. Rent A Boyfriend, Chao’s third book, delivered on all my expectations. This was one of the […]
The Cousins by Karen M.McManus | Audiobook Review
January 20, 2021
Why Did I Read The Cousins by Karen M. McManus? The Cousins by Karen M. McManus INSTANTLY appealed to me. After all, I had previously listened to the audiobooks of One Of Us Is Lying and Two Can Keep A Secret. So, I knew in advance that I would enjoy the audiobook. I made the assumption that it would […]
Smash It! by Francina Simone | Audiobook Review
January 15, 2021
Why Did I Listen To Smash It! by Francina Simone? Smash It! by Francina Simone appealed to me because I like her Youtube videos! I know! I know! Granted, I don’t normally watch booktube at all, but every once and a while I would watch one of Francina Simone’s. She has a take on different […]