Genre: YA

The Beauty That Remains by Ashley Woodfolk

The Beauty That Remains by Ashley Woodfolk

I received a copy of this novel for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I’ve only heard wonderful things about The Beauty That Remains and with a blurb from Becky Albertalli, I knew I had to read it. I want to start this review by giving a […]

Posted February 24, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I am obsessed with both debut novels and verse novels and with a combination of those two factors, I knew that The Poet X would be a truly remarkable novel. I’m so thrilled […]

Posted February 22, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

I received a copy of this book for review, this does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. Heart of Iron was pitched as Firefly meets Anastasia and I totally agree with that comparison. That’s how I would describe the plot but the characters in the novel is truly what makes the book […]

Posted February 17, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson

The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. As with every Shaun David Hutchinson novel, this book is a little bit weird but a whole lot amazing. It’s about the apocalypse, unknown universes, change, expectations not quite meeting reality […]

Posted February 9, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
American Panda by Gloria Chao

American Panda by Gloria Chao

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, but this does not influence my thoughts on this review or this book. There’s definitely not enough YA books out there about teens struggling to make sense of college life and I’m so happy that American Panda is one of those rare books. Having skipped […]

Posted February 5, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments
You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone by Rachel Lynn Soloman

You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone by Rachel Lynn Soloman

I’ll admit that I procrastinated on reading this one because I’ve been highly anticipating it for so long that I was worried about being disappointed. Luckily for me, that was not the case at all. You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone had exactly what I wanted: gripping writing and full of complex characters with an unputdownable […]

Posted January 5, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

I received a copy of this book for review, this does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. I’m a huge fan of Jason Reynolds’ work and verse novels so when I heard that Reynolds’ latest novel would be a powerful verse novel, I knew I’d have to read it. As expected, Long […]

Posted October 23, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao

Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao

I received a copy of this book for review, this does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. Debut novels are my kryptonite, especially ones that are inspired by mythologies and fairy tales. Forest of a Thousand Lanterns definitely intrigued me as it’s pitched as a retelling of the origin story of the Evil […]

Posted October 14, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 4 Comments
Echo After Echo by Amy Rose Capetta

Echo After Echo by Amy Rose Capetta

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I’m always on the lookout for strong new contemporary YA and the premise of a murder mystery set in a theatre starring queer  characters was definitely too good to resist. I’m […]

Posted October 6, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments