My Best Everything is far from the best, but it does manage to cover everything a young adult novel could possibly cover. From romance and friendship to financial troubles and moonshine, this book has it all. Unfortunately, a slow-paced plot…
Book Review: ‘No Dogs in Philly’ by Andy Futuro
Rarely, does a book cover fit the novel as well as it does in the case of No Dogs in Philly. The title itself, though bold, holds in comparison to Saru, the girl on the cover. One cannot help but…
Book Review: ‘The Conspiracy of Us’ by Maggie Hall
I tend to steer clear of books that are compared to the books of other authors. For instance, The Conspiracy of Us, a “fast-paced international escapade laced with adrenaline, glamour, and romance,” is described as perfect for Ally Carter fans.…
Book Review: ‘yolo’ by Lauren Myracle
Lauren Myracle is fearless. Her novels take on current issues, her novels are fresh and honest, her novels are real- almost inexplicably real. From “The Winnie Years” to “Internet Girls” to Shine, Lauren Myracle has proven herself to be truly…
Book Review: ‘Shadow Scale’ by Rachel Hartman
So much of young adult fiction– the dystopian genre in particular– follows the same formula: the protagonist is “different” in some way, and this difference causes him or her to view the community and the society differently. What makes Seraphina…
Book Review: ‘Betting Blind’ by Stephanie Guerra
I had low expectations for Betting Blind, but the novel failed to meet any of them. From the writing to the plot to the (lack of) character development, there is almost nothing to bet on in this novel. Unlike that…
Book Review: ‘The Walled City’ by Ryan Graudin
The Walled City, contrary to what it is labeled as, is not a dystopian novel. It’s a story about a walled city, yes, but that very real walled city was demolished in 1994. What’s scariest isn’t just the description of…
