Review: Absolutely Everything by Damian Alexander Middle school is messy, complicated, and full of changes, and Damian Alexander captures all of it with humor and heart in Absolutely Everything. This new middle grade graphic novel follows Marcella, a sixth grader juggling shifting friendships, a family move, and the daily challenges […]
Audiobook Review: Tell Me Something Good by Court Stevens I finished the audiobook of Tell Me Something Good by Court Stevens, and I couldn’t shake it. Court takes us to two towns on opposite sides of the Ohio River, divided not just by water but by money, power, and secrets […]
ARC Review: The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala Ryan La Sala has done it again. Dead of Summer is creepy, campy (C A M P Y), heartfelt, and just plain fun. Think Stephen King meets Holly Jackson with a dash of We Were Liars…but also drag queens, queer […]
Review: Leaving the Station by Jake Maia Arlow Perfect for #SapphicSeptember as well as holiday reads, Leaving the Station by Jake Maia Arlow, set on a cross-country train ride over Thanksgiving break from our MCs first semester of college while they explore who and what they want out of life…just […]
Blog Tour: 5 Reasons to Read This is How We Roll ed. by Rosiee Thor I am thrilled to be a part of the This is How We Roll blog tour, this anthology edited by Rosiee Thor released yesterday and I am sharing my 5 Reasons to Read! Thank you […]
Audiobook Review: All Fired Up by M.K. England M.K. England has long been one of my comfort-read authors, the kind I reach for when I want a story that is fun, heartfelt, and just a little chaotic in the best way. All Fired Up captures everything I love about their […]
Book Rewind: The Telling by Alexandra Sirowy: a Haunting New Look There are stories you hear as a child that never quite leave you. For Lana, her stepbrother Ben’s tales were golden, magical…and harmless. Until they weren’t. Originally released in 2016, The Telling by Alexandra Sirowy returns with a chilling […]
Review: The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel by Stephanie Williams, Maggie Stiefvater, Sas Milledge This past week the graphic novel adaptation of the acclaimed novel The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater released into the world, and I am sure it will reach a whole new readership. Check out my thoughts […]
Review: This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers is a gripping, emotionally charged YA novel that blends psychological tension with survival horror, exploring themes of fear, isolation, and the complex nature of survival. With Courtney’s signature depth in character development, this […]
Audiobook Review: When Love Gives You Lemons by Steven Salvatore Okay, I knew this was going to be a sweet and emotional read, but listening to When Love Gives You Lemons on audio?? I hit replay on so many scenes (and maybe laughed more than I imagined I would). The […]