Tag: Contemporary

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
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
The Dangerous Art of Blending In by Angelo Surmelis

The Dangerous Art of Blending In by Angelo Surmelis

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 haven’t heard a lot about The Dangerous Art of Blending In but I’m a huge fan of underrated reads and #ownvoices contemporary novels so I knew I’d have to pick this one […]

Posted January 28, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
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
You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins

You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins

I received a copy of this book for review from IndigoTeen. This does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. I’m a huge fan of contemporary YA so when I heard that this one would span generations and include an epic love story, I knew I had to read it. And I […]

Posted September 4, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 2 Comments
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. Despite reading the title of this book, my heart was still not prepared for the roller coaster of emotions. Silvera’s books are guaranteed to be heart-breaking but you’ll still love every […]

Posted August 28, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments
Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert

Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts or this review. I’ve heard so many lovely things about Brandy Colbert’s books and based on the description, I knew that Little & Lion was definitely something that I’d enjoy. And I’m happy to say that I was […]

Posted July 30, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
Everything All At Once by Katrina Leno

Everything All At Once by Katrina Leno

I received a copy of this novel for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts or this review. I loved the author’s past novel, The Half Life of Molly Pierce, so when I saw so many positive reviews for this one, I knew I had to read it. Everything All at Once really explores grief, anxiety […]

Posted July 17, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 2 Comments