Where You’ll Find Me can be summarized in two sentences. 1. Broken girl trying to escape meets boy who really manages to escape. 2. Girl starts falling for said boy, while said boy eventually falls victim to his secrets.…
The Young Folks’ Best Books of 2013
The Young Folks team has come together to list the very best in entertainment and pop culture for the year 2013! From Eleanor and Park to the Bloodlines series, our tastes in books may slightly differ, but there’s no…
Book Review: Always You by Missy Johnson
Sometimes your opinion of a book is not completely determined by the writing of the book itself. It’s also determined by your interactions associated with the book. The author, Missy Johnson, was extremely kind and courteous when I asked her…
Book Review: Defy by Sara Larson
The Roger Ebert in me finally feels satisfied. It took me a good three months, but I think I’ve finally come across a perfect fantasy novel. Considering this is the typically discontented book reviewer we’re talking about, that’s saying a…
Book Review: Shut Out by Kody Keplinger
Kody Keplinger is a revolutionary writer. She writes about sex. Wait, we need to emphasize that sentence more. SHE ACTUALLY ISN’T AFRAID TO WRITE ABOUT SEX. Thanks Kody, for your fresh writing, for your courage, for your awesome ideas. If…
The Offering Giveaway: Win $50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash
The Offering by Kimberly Derting True love—and world war—is at stake in the conclusion to The Pledge trilogy, a dark and romantic blend of dystopia and fantasy. Charlie, otherwise known as Queen Charlaina of Ludania, has become comfortable as a…
The State of Race in YA Literature
Look for the minorities. Oh wait, there aren’t any! This is a state of race. This is a worthwhile fight. Race is a ruthless case. Unless you change the status quo. (Reworded lyrics to Taylor Swift’s State of Grace) To…