Tag: Young Adult

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
The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich

The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich

I received a copy of this novel for review, this does not influence my thoughts or the contents of this review. When I first read the deal announcement for The Love Interest, I knew I had to read it. Not only is it a gay romance, it totally confronts common YA tropes and flips them on its […]

Posted July 6, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
It Had to Be You by Lizzy Charles

It Had to Be You by Lizzy Charles

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence this review or my thoughts on the book. I’ve always been a fan of cute romances and and when I saw the premise for It Had to Be You, I knew I had to pick it up. Edelweiss, Edel for short, […]

Posted July 3, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
How to Make a Wish by Ashley Herring Blake

How to Make a Wish by Ashley Herring Blake

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts or this review. Ashley Herring Blake’s debut novel, Suffer Love was so beautifully written that I knew I had to pick up her sophomore novel, especially since it had a bisexual main character. I’m so happy to say […]

Posted June 29, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments
Girl Out of Water by Laura Silverman

Girl Out of Water by Laura Silverman

I received a copy of this book for review, this does not influence my thoughts or this review. As a fan of contemporary novels, I knew I couldn’t pass up the chance to read Silverman’s debut. While I know approximately nothing about about surfing, a “fish out of water” story is always intriguing. Anise is […]

Posted June 26, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli

The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli

I received a copy of this book for review, this does not influence my thoughts or the contents of this review. As a hardcore fan of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, I expected to really enjoy The Upside of Unrequited and I’m happy to report that I was not disappointed. The Upside of Unrequited was absolutely phenomenal and I […]

Posted June 18, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 5 Comments
Done Dirt Cheap by Sarah Nicole Lemon

Done Dirt Cheap by Sarah Nicole Lemon

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts or this review. Not only does Done Dirt Cheap have one of the most unique book covers I’ve ever seen, the phenomenal writing alone makes it a novel worth picking up. Tourmaline has an unconventional home life, her […]

Posted March 6, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
You’re Welcome, Universe by Whitney Gardner

You’re Welcome, Universe by Whitney Gardner

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts or my review. (Header image credits to Whitney Gardner, found here) I’ve read a lot of contemporary novels, but nothing quite like You’re Welcome, Universe and I mean that in the best way. Julia is a street artist, […]

Posted March 3, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
By Your Side by Kasie West

By Your Side by Kasie West

I received a review copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts on the book or this review. I’m a huge fan of Kasie West and libraries so when I heard that her latest release was a romance in which the main characters get stuck in a library together, I […]

Posted January 24, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment

Recent Reads: Contemporary Reads

I’ve been reading a lot of contemporary  books lately and I just wanted to share some of my thoughts on the books! Coffee Boy by Austin Chant Add it on GoodReads After graduation, Kieran expected to go straight into a career of flipping burgers—only to be offered the internship of his dreams at a political […]

Posted December 16, 2016 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments