The third installment in the Dead Dreamer series has brought Brenna far. While she’s still obsessed with her tongue ring, which is maddening, she’s learning to control her anger, which is a huge step. She’s learning it’s okay to let people in because some people just want to help her. She’s got a great team… Continue reading To Reap the Spirit, Sarah Lampkin
Tag: YA
The Rise of the Altereds, Marisa Noelle
There is still a threat out there, and it comes in the form of Earl. He’s determined to destroy as many people in his way as possible. They need to find him and take him down for the good of everyone. If Silver’s father can give them back their abilities, they might stand a chance.… Continue reading The Rise of the Altereds, Marisa Noelle
Snow & Caramel, Jay Kerk
Honestly, this normally isn’t my type of book. But because it came from a request, and because it was such a short book, I wanted to stick with it. I’m glad I did because there is a lot of social commentary around so many events we’re going through today. I liked how Kerk took a… Continue reading Snow & Caramel, Jay Kerk
Koush Hollow, Leigh Goff
Jenna’s moved back in with her mother in the wake of her father’s death. Koush Hollow is a place she’s been away from for over a decade, and it’s nothing and everything like she remembered. She doesn’t fit in here, and her mother is trying her hardest to mold her into the daughter she expects,… Continue reading Koush Hollow, Leigh Goff
White Fox, Sara Faring
The sister’s aunt has finally allowed them to return home after the death of their father. One of them believes their mother is still alive, and one of them has told herself stories to accept her disappearance ten years ago. Both of them have questions that need answering on their return, but they might not… Continue reading White Fox, Sara Faring
Even if We Break, Marieke Nijkamp
I requested this one from Sourcebooks Fire because the blurb had me hooked. Who doesn’t want to see how a bunch of teens in the face of their secrets exposed? I hadn’t read Nijkamp before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The cast of characters is inclusive, and while I think there’s good representation,… Continue reading Even if We Break, Marieke Nijkamp
Sunday Favorites-Children’s and YA
I'm not going to label these 1-5 like I did my last favorites list. It's hard trying to figure out which book should be in each position. The whole idea of favorites is a bit moot for readers anyway, because book lovers cannot pick favs. That's just science. But these books are amongst the ones… Continue reading Sunday Favorites-Children’s and YA
The Many Faces of Charlotte Barnes, Marie McGrath
Charlie had her entire summer planned, starting with her best friend, Emma’s Summer bash. But her parents throw a cog in her plans when they announce they are taking their food truck on a tour of college campuses. Not only is she going to miss the party, but she already knows which college she wants… Continue reading The Many Faces of Charlotte Barnes, Marie McGrath
Throwaway Girls, Andrea Contos
“... sometimes the devil you know is the lesser threat.” Caroline’s best friend is missing, and while she’s mourning the loss of her girlfriend, Willa, finding Madison is the priority. The more she delves into what’s going on, the higher the danger. Too many people are keeping secrets, and Caroline doesn’t have a lot of… Continue reading Throwaway Girls, Andrea Contos
Time After Time, Sara Crawford
I asked to review this because I thought the premise of going back to the 80s was fun and could go really far. The cover, with the pink and the neon, suits the theme, and it draws the reader in. However, I think I was more excited about the prospect of traveling back to the… Continue reading Time After Time, Sara Crawford
