ReReading (or Listening!): This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers (Courtney’s Edition) I don’t reread a lot of books and, when I do, it’s usually because something about the story never really left me. This Is Not a Test is one of those books. I remember how it made […]
Audiobook Review: Fatal Throne by Various Authors There are certain parts of history that never fail to pull me in. I’m endlessly fascinated by the complex political layers that led to trench warfare in World War I. I love diving into the mysteries and innovations of ancient Egypt. Lately I’ve […]
Feature: 5 Reasons to Read The Gift Exchange: A Young Adult Holiday Anthology edited by Nicole Frail If you’re looking for a holiday read that feels like settling in under a blanket with a mug of something warm, The Gift Exchange is such a sweet addition to your December TBR. […]
Audiobook Review: The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and Boyfriends by Jamie D’Amato Jamie D’Amato’s The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and Boyfriends is a queer paranormal rom-com with plenty of bite. Think awkward crushes, messy vampire puberty, and a romance that’s equal parts tender and hilarious. I picked up […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Co-Review: Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus We’re big audiobook listeners over here at BookCrushin, and when we saw that beloved narrator Natalie Naudus was releasing her own novel, and narrating it herself, we hit play immediately. Gay the Pray Away is raw, funny, furious, and full of heart: […]
Audiobook Review: The Favorites by Layne Fargo If you’re in the mood for something intense, addictive, and just the right amount of messy, The Favorites should be at the top of your list. Layne Fargo delivers a razor-sharp look at the world of competitive ice dancing, where ambition, obsession, and […]