Becky Albertalli’s latest offering, Kate in Waiting, is full of geeky theatre kids and explores the nightmare scenario we all dread: what happens when you and your best friend fall in love with the sa…
‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ Book Playlist: 13 YA novels to read while listening to Taylor Swift
The pandemic seems to bring the reign of Taylor Swift. Not only has she released two brand new albums, but now she just released a re-recording of her classic album Fearless. Now, this was my jam in m…
‘Kisses and Croissants’ review: Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau’s debut offers a magical Parisian escape
Reading Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau is like eating a French croissant—light, fluffy, and perfect. The past month has been particularly stressful for me, and this novel was the idea…
April 2021 New Book Releases: Both happy love stories and dark thrillers abound
Another month, another new batch of books to add to the TBR! As spring comes on in full force, the air is getting warmer (at least here in California), and businesses begin to open as vaccines are wid…
‘Lost in the Never Woods’ review: Aiden Thomas’ sophomore novel shows a darker side of Neverland
Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas gives a completely fresh take on the well-known (some might say overdone) Peter Pan story. This novel takes characters that we all love and gives them a dark tw…
‘Ravage the Dark’ review: Tara Sim offers revenge, heists, and alchemy in this dazzling sequel
Ravage the Dark by Tara Sim gives us a satisfying sequel to Scavenge the Stars, a fun and inventive retelling. Slipping back into this series felt warm and comfortable, even if the world is anything b…
‘The Desolation of Devil’s Acre’ review: Ransom Riggs gives a satisfying ending to his ‘peculiar’ series
The Desolation of Devil’s Acre, the last installment in Ransom Riggs’ revolutionary Miss Peregrine’s series, ties all loose ends and will leave longtime readers feeling content to finally say goodbye …