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 books of 2021. We love fantasy here at the Young Folks,…
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 found family, also known as family of choice, is more endearing, exciting, and fun to read, reminding…
‘Gods & Monsters’ review: Shelby Mahurin gives us a breathless conclusion to her stunning series
Since it burst on the scene two years ago, the Serpent & Dove series has been a favorite. Shelby Mahurin pulls off a satisfying conclusion with Gods & Monsters.
The Best Enemies-to-Lovers Romances, Recommended by Our Favorite Authors
Ah, the enemies-to-lovers trope. In my opinion, a true god-tier trope. Done well, this trope propels any book into instant favorites. And who doesn’t love…
July 2021 New Book Releases: Thrilling and dark fantasies and compelling romances
Hello July! Hello Summer! This is a month for thrilling releases and dark fantasies, books with delectable romance, high stakes, and breathtaking twists. Whether you’re reading by the pool or inside where it’s nice and cool, you’ll be able to…
Book Review: Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin
One of the most anticipated releases of 2020, Blood & Honey, the second installment of the Serpent & Dove trilogy by Shelby Mahurin, continues the passionate, tumultuous, romantic tale of the witch, Lou LaBlanc, and the witch hunter, Reid Diggory.…
Book Review: Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin
With a stunning setting, unique worldbuilding, intoxicating characters, and a heartbreaking enemies-to-lovers romance, Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin is true perfection. I will say right now, it is without a doubt my personal favorite book of the year. The…