Genre: Young Adult

Dear Rachel Maddow by Adrienne Kisner

Dear Rachel Maddow by Adrienne Kisner

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 love novels written in unique formats like an epistolary format so when I heard about Dear Rachel Maddow, I knew I had to read it. This debut was definitely interesting that had […]

Posted June 14, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro

Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro

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’ve heard so may great things about Anger is a Gift and as it is Tor Teen’s first contemporary release, I knew I had to read it. I’m so glad I did because […]

Posted June 10, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Bruja Born by Zoraida Córdova

Bruja Born by Zoraida Córdova

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. I loved Labyrinth Lost so I definitely was anticipating this novel. I’m happy to say that Bruja Born is definitely a worthy companion novel. Lula Mortiz has felt different ever since her sister’s powers manifested […]

Posted June 8, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
Mariam Sharma Hits the Road by Sheba Karim

Mariam Sharma Hits the Road by Sheba Karim

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. I’m a huge fan of contemporary YA and Mariam Sharma Hits the Road sounds like the perfect summer read. A road trip book is the perfect thing for the summer and Mariam Sharma Hits […]

Posted May 31, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
From Twinkle, With Love by Sandhya Menon

From Twinkle, With Love by Sandhya Menon

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. After When Dimple Met Rishi, I knew that I would have to read whatever Sandhya Menon had out next. While I didn’t love this one as much as When Dimple Met Rishi but I still adored […]

Posted May 22, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Furyborn by Claire Legrand

Furyborn by Claire Legrand

I received a copy of this book for review. This does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. Furyborn is one of this year’s most talked about fantasies so I was eager to read it. I really liked the novel and I am eager for the continuation, but I was not as enthused […]

Posted May 20, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments
All of This is True by Lygia Day Peñaflor

All of This is True by Lygia Day Peñaflor

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. All of This is True is definitely one of the more innovative books I’ve read lately. Though it is a contemporary mystery, Peñaflor’s method of telling the story is unique. The format is […]

Posted May 18, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Onyx + Ivory by Mindee Arnett

Onyx + Ivory by Mindee Arnett

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on this review or this book. I was pitched this book at an event with HarperCollins Canada and considering the fact that I loved Arnett’s The Nightmare Affair, I was really excited to read Onyx & Ivory when I learned that the romance […]

Posted May 16, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
How I Resist (anthology) edited by Maureen Johnson

How I Resist (anthology) edited by Maureen Johnson

I received a copy of this book for review. This does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. With a list of contributors as awesome as the one above, I knew I’d have to give this one a read. While How I Resist is definitely aimed at a teenage audience, I think there’s parts […]

Posted April 30, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now by Dana L. Davis

Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now by Dana L. Davis

I received a copy of this novel for review from the publisher. This does not affect my thoughts on the book or this review. I’m always on the lookout for debut novels and with contemporary YA being my favourite genre, I knew I’d have to read Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now. The book definitely didn’t disappoint and […]

Posted April 23, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments