Fun and earnest, Fresh by Margot Wood is a coming of age story with a very big heart. It retells Jane Austen’s Emma and updates it for the moder…
‘The Dead and the Dark’ review: Courtney Gould’s debut is horrific and thrilling
Content warning(s): Homophobia, child endangerment and death, violence through means of strangulation and drowning, and slurs. For a detail about the …
Most Anticipated Reads of 2021
So far, 2021 has been an excellent year for books. On this site, we have already highlighted some of our favorites, and we can’t wait to see wha…
‘One Night Only’ review: Catherine Walsh’s debut romance explores love after a one night stand
A witty and remarkably fun story, One Night Only is Catherine Walsh’s debut novel. It features an architect terrified of (yet starved for) an intimate…
Trope Tuesday: Why We Love the Soft Boy
Out of the way, bad boys—it’s time for the soft boy to shine! A Brief History of the Soft Boy For literally centuries, we have worshipped the tall, d…
August 2021 New Book Releases: Sapphic romances and heartwarming reads
August is bittersweet. With the end of Summer and the start of Fall (arguably the best season), the month is perfect for enjoying the last bits of poo…
‘Small Favors’ review: Erin A. Craig’s sophomore novel is chilling and atmospheric
After most of The Young Folks staff, including me, raved about Erin A. Craig’s debut House Of Salt and Sorrows, I had high expectations for her …