I’ve never been good at breakups. They always end in shouting, temporary make ups, tears and binge watching Netflix shows like Vikings (weird? I know but I have to channel my aggression somewhere). Thankfully, there are books like “Breaking Up…
Book Review: “Unlocked” by Margo Kelly
I haven’t read a novel on mental illness in a while, and Unlocked by Margo Kelly reminded me of why I love to read Young Adult novels that center on youths dealing with mental health. Going to the circus was…
Book Review: “Dessert First” by Dean Gloster
Dessert First by Dean Gloster is a perfect example of why I don’t read novels that feature cancer as their main theme. After I finally finished reading Dessert First, my tear ducts were sore from crying, and I honestly felt…
Book Review: The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee
The first thing I want to mention before starting this review is by saying that I really tried with this novel. I was so conflicted that even after finishing it weeks ago I’m still trying to figure out how to…
Suicide Prevention Month: 5 Books That Speak Frankly About Depression
I’ve read loads of books about young adults whose thoughts are plagued by the idea of killing themselves. It’s a tough and delicate subject to broach, but I think that the authors of the books in this list do an authentic job of depicting what it’s like to live with depression. Since September is National Suicide Prevention Month, I would like to highlight books that speak frankly about teens who have struggled with suicide and how it affects their lives and others.
Book Review: “The Hawkweed Prophecy” by Irena Brignull
It is crazy how fast this summer went by! In the next two weeks I’ve got to head back to college and I still haven’t finished the amount of books I wanted to over the summer holidays. Thankfully, I got…
Book Review: “Beneath Wandering Stars” by Ashlee Cowles
“Army brat.” Until reading “Beneath Wandering Stars” by Ashlee Cowles, I had no idea who an army brat was. I didn’t know what their lifestyle was like and I didn’t understand why they were so different from the general population.…
