The long anticipated film adaptation of The Hating Game was released yesterday, and readers rejoiced! This novel has often been praised as a modern cl…
The 10 Best Books of 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, the books team looks back on a truly amazing year for young adult books. We came together, voted, and ranked our ten best bo…
‘Our Violent Ends’ review: Chloe Gong’s tragic end to gripping duology
The highly anticipated conclusion to Chloe Gong’s Shanghai Shakespearian romance has arrived, and you are not ready for the pain of Our Violent Ends!&…
‘You’ve Reached Sam’ review: Dustin Thao depicts grieving through supernatural elements in his debut
You’ve Reached Sam is a poignant debut that falls somewhere between paranormal contemporary and magical realism. Dustin Thao delves into the difficult…
‘You Can Go Your Own Way’ review: Eric Smith’s romance will keep you warm in a blizzard
Ah, enemies-to-lovers, will I ever tire of you? I think not. And Eric Smith’s novel You Can Go Your Own Way is a great addition to your enemies-to-lov…
The 5 Best Book Debuts of 2021
2021 has been a fantastic year for YA. Later this week, our full list of favorites will be released, but first, we want to take the time to honor some…
Trope Tuesday: The endearing charm of the Found Family
Family bonds in pop-culture and fiction are some of the best parts of reading, TV, and movie watching (I’m thinking Supernatural, mostly) but fo…