When I was asked to review a book for the middle-grade age group, I was hesitant because I hadn't read anything geared toward eighth graders since before I was in eighth grade myself (except for my rereads of Harry Potter). N. Scott Steadman's world created in Mouse was being compared to Hogwarts, but with a … Continue reading Book Review: Mouse
Looking back through the books I'd read already this year, I hadn't read anything science-fiction or fantasy yet, which is surprising for the girl who grew up mostly reading YA dystopian novels. That's why when I came across the ARC for The Stars Between Us by Cristin Terrill, I was so excited to be brought … Continue reading Book Review: The Stars Between Us
I went to summer camp for a few summers as a kid, but now, as an adult, I really wish I had gotten more into it than I did. I was extremely shy and introverted as a child, so I understand why I didn't really embrace it as much as other kids did, but when … Continue reading Book Review: Long Story Short
This is another book I read back in 2020, but this one has stuck with me a little bit more than the last. Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds gave me time-travelling Groundhog Day vibes (but with YA stakes) that I've enjoyed before—and it didn't get past me that the characters' names were Jack … Continue reading Book Review: Opposite of Always
I reviewed Dahlia Adler's Cool For The Summer last year—just before I went on my impromptu hiatus—and it was such a joy to read that when I saw Home Field Advantage on NetGalley (coming out June 7), I knew I had to try to get my hands on a copy. Adler's writing is fun and … Continue reading Book Review: Home Field Advantage
Another day, another YA story with a beautiful cover that sucked me in. I really appreciate the fact that Wednesday Books are so great to me in giving me advanced copies of their books—though I did miss the release date on You've Reached Sam because of this crazy year. I was drawn to this book … Continue reading Book Review: You’ve Reached Sam
No matter how much older I get or how much more I seem to need to "adult," YA always has my heart. The characters are well developed, the world-building is usually very well done, and young people tend to emote and feel things in a way that adults just aren't allowed to do (or feel … Continue reading Book Review: Where It All Lands
When I was feeling down in the middle of winter, I was looking for books that were going to make me feel good and dream of summer. When I stumbled across Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler, I got YA Grease vibes without the problematic "I'll change to be who you want me to … Continue reading Book Review: Cool for the Summer
I am a huge Disney fan, but I've never been all that interested in Cruella DeVil or the 101 Dalmatians movie(s). I'm not a big animal person (except for my pupper, of course), and I think the premise scared me as a child, so I never really returned to the film. I have seen the … Continue reading Book Review: Hello, Cruel Heart
I wonder if I'll ever hit an age where I'm "too old" to enjoy reading YA. When I was younger, I thought it might be when I became a parent, but now that that ship's sailed, I'm hoping the answer is never (though maybe by the time my son's a teenager, my opinion will change). … Continue reading Book Review: Perfect On Paper
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