Usually, I’m wary of sequels, especially when the first book ends perfectly. I get worried it’s a money grab, half the time when a sequel seems unnecessary. Or that the sequel will pale in comparison to the original. Friends, Where She Went by Gayle Forman, sequel to If I Stay is legit.
Chime by Franny Billingsley Book Review
September 27, 2011
Chime was my first Franny Billingsley book, but it definitely won’t be my last. If you are looking for a lush, old-meets-modern folk tale full of magic and plot twists, I cannot recommend Chime highly enough.
Not Your Typical Grief Book
September 20, 2011
The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson is not your typical grief book. It’s completely devoid of purple prose, none of this ‘heart shattering in a million pieces, never ending tears’ BS. Rather, The Sky Is Everywhere is full of genuine heart and emotion.
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green Book Review
September 15, 2011
Colin has dated 19 girls named Katherine and been dumped by all of them, hence John Green’s title An Abundance of Katherines. Relationships, Colin believes, can be measured by a mathematical equation based on how much a person is a dumper or a dumpee.
The Implosion Of Aggie Winchester by Lara Zielin Book Review
August 16, 2011
From a strained relationship with her mom who has cancer, to dealing with her best friend who is preggers and about to ditch Aggie for the new goth girl while running for prom queen in order to win over the baby daddy, popular Ryan, it is no wonder Lara Zielin’s latest is titled The Implosion Of Aggie Winchester.
Nerds Heart YA: You got blood on yo’ face You big disgrace: Five Flavors Of Dumb vs. Toads And Diamonds
August 6, 2011
Nerds Heart YA bracket. Which will move on? Five Flavors Of Dumb by Antony John or Toads And Diamonds by Heather Tomlinson. Click to find out.