Book Review: ‘Nowhere But Here’ by Katie McGarry

Nowhere But Here | Katie McGarry | Thunder Road #1 | Pub Date: May 26, 2015 I should start off by saying that I love Katie McGarry’s Pushing the Limits series. The sizzling chemistry, dramatic situations, and interesting characters always…

Book Review: ‘Lion Heart’ by A. C. Gaughen

2012 was the year my (book) world ended because I discovered all things scarlet ― the book Scarlet, the character Will Scarlet, and the “Scarlet” series. I’ve been a fan of A. C. Gaughen’s writing ever since that fated day in February;…

Read of the Week: The Opposite of Love by Sarah Lynn Scheerger

Rose is the wild girl nobody really knows. Chase is haunted by his past. Both are self-proclaimed “disappointments,” attracted to each other enough to let down their defenses. When Rose’s strict, adoptive parents forbid the relationship it only makes things…

Book Review: ‘Fat Girl’ by Susan Bodiker

This term I started taking a class on the New Testament that explores the image of Jesus through the lens of race, among other topics. My teacher has assigned many high-level readings exploring topics including white fragility (check out R…

Blog Tour: Sweet by Emmy Laybourne + Giveaway

We recently sat down with Emmy Laybourne to discuss her newest YA novel. Read our interview below and scroll further for a chance to win a copy of Sweet. ——– Thanks so much for joining us today, Emmy! I’m honored to be here…

Book Review: ‘Spelled’ by Betsy Schow

My biggest struggle in middle school was finding “clean” YA novels, those rare books without any swear words, intense make-out scenes, or deep existential questions. (Tbh I’m still looking for books without intense kissing scenes…) Unfortunately, other than Ally Carter…

‘Saint Anything’ Interview: Sarah Dessen talks books, writing, and trusting your instincts

When you get the opportunity to interview an author like Sarah Dessen, you seize it, even if it means driving miles out of the city in heavy traffic on a rainy day. Saint Anything is Sarah’s twelfth (yes, 12th!) book,…