Abby Petree

YA Book Reviewer/Writer

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Abby Petree has been writing for the Young Folks’ Books section for the past two years, but she’s been overanalyzing everything she reads and watches since day one. Seriously, don’t even bring up Beauty and the Beast. Outside of this website, she teaches 6th grade English in Northern California and works as a freelance writer and social media manager on the side.

‘How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories’ review: Holly Black delights readers with a modern fairytale

How the King of Elhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black is a charming addition to her fabulous Folk of the Air series. In all honesty, this novella was not what I expected. I fell in love with this…

‘Super Fake Love Song’ review: David Yoon’s latest delivers a quirky rom-com about high school identity

Brimming with nerdy humor and warm feels, Super Fake Love Song by David Yoon is the perfect rom-com to snuggle up with over break. Since moving from Arroyo Plato to Rancho Ruby, a wealthier, higher class Southern California neighborhood, Sunny…

‘Five Total Strangers’ review: Natalie D. Richards’ thrilling page turner will keep you at the edge of your seat

Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards will suck you into a snowstorm of stress and second guesses. I can’t recommend a more perfect spooky read to launch you into a fall mood and make you feel jumpy right before…

Book Review: The Code for Love and Heartbreak by Jillian Cantor

The cute, high school, math nerd retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma I didn’t know I needed, The Code for Love and Heartbreak by Jillian Cantor gives me all the happy vibes of the original.  Emma Woodhouse spends all of her…

‘The Code for Love and Heartbreak’ Interview: Author Jillian Cantor on Writing Retellings

During quarantine, I have turned to books that make me feel warm and cozy inside, and Jane Austen is always on top of that list. I’m pretty basic, so Pride and Prejudice was my go-to, but this spring, I fell…

Six Books You Can Read in One Sitting

We all wish we could read more. I carry a book with me everywhere, and I can’t tell you how many times a random stranger has stared at me longingly and said, “I should read more.” Even if you read…

Book Review: Recommended for You by Laura Silverman

The cute, Christmassy rom-com Recommended for You by Laura Silverman delivers on more than just a romance between rival teen booksellers. It’s also a heartwarming story of family and friendship: the trifecta of feels. Shoshanna Greenburg has the rare privilege…