I read Danielle Jensen’s Stolen Songbird back in March and fell in love with her elegant writing, ability to create likable characters, and absolute command of what could’ve been a terrible plot. Jensen understands what readers want– a so-called ordinary…
Book Review: ‘The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest’ by Melanie Dickerson
About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest was a YA novel. (It’s a Christian romance marketed towards teens that can pass as adult fiction.) Second, there was a part of him […]…
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…
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…
Book Review: ‘Undertow’ by Michael Buckley
I’ve been a fan of Michael Buckley since I read his “The Sisters Grimm” series in fifth grade. His wit, sly humor, and ability to infuse even the saddest moments with hope have had me eagerly anticipating every book he’s…