Book Review: ‘Tear You Apart’ by Sarah Cross

Though Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast are Hollywood’s most popular fairy-tales, Sarah Cross’ second novel in the “Beau Rivage” series revamps the tale of Snow White. As any princess in the city of Beau Rivage knows, not all fairy-tales…

Book Review: ‘The Fire Artist’ by Daisy Whitney

I initially loved everything about The Fire Artist, until I thought more deeply about the novel when penning this review. (Basically, I had the same reaction to Twilight.) The author’s writing is compelling, but for what purpose? So we, as the…

Book Review: ‘My Best Everything’ by Sarah Tomp

My Best Everything is far from the best, but it does manage to cover everything a young adult novel could possibly cover. From romance and friendship to financial troubles and moonshine, this book has it all. Unfortunately, a slow-paced plot…

Giveaway: Win an ARC of CITY LOVE by Susane Colasanti!

I have a weakness for books about summers in Manhattan. I’m absolutely riveted by the ups and downs of city life; it’s something that I can often relate to, which is why I’m excited to share this giveaway with our…

Read of the Week: Summer on the Short Bus by Bethany Crandell

Cricket Montgomery has been thrown under the short bus. Shipped off to a summer camp by her father, Cricket is forced to play babysitter to a bunch of whiny kids—or so she thinks. When she realizes this camp is actually…

Book Review: ‘The Conspiracy of Us’ by Maggie Hall

I tend to steer clear of books that are compared to the books of other authors. For instance, The Conspiracy of Us, a “fast-paced international escapade laced with adrenaline, glamour, and romance,” is described  as perfect for Ally Carter fans.…

Book Review: ‘yolo’ by Lauren Myracle

Lauren Myracle is fearless. Her novels take on current issues, her novels are fresh and honest, her novels are real- almost inexplicably real. From “The Winnie Years” to “Internet Girls” to Shine, Lauren Myracle has proven herself to be truly…