I think it’s fair to say that when you’re thinking of the champions and iconic authors within the YA space, you have to mention David Levithan. His books—co-authored with some of well-known YA authors—are modern classics, also leading to adaptations…
‘Chlorine Sky’ review: Mahogany L. Browne’s incredible and empowering debut YA novel
When I first read Mahogany L. Browne’s stunning poem, Black Girl Magic, I was in awe of her talent. I knew that anything she wrote would be a gift, and I eagerly awaited for new work from her. Browne’s debut…
‘Apple: (Skin to the Core)’ review: A necessary coming of age story
Apple (Skin to the Core) by Eric Gansworth is an important and necessary read. Chronicling Eric’s coming of age as an Onondaga among Tuscaroras, as well as the terrible trauma faced by his Native relatives, this book is raw and…
‘Fighting Words’ review: A magnificent middle-grade novel by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
I wasn’t surprised that Kimberly Brubaker Bradley’s Fighting Words was a magnificent marvel, one of the best middle-grade books I’ve ever read. I loved her previous books, The War That Saved My Life and The War I Finally Won, and I knew…
‘The Inheritance Games’ review: Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ sprawling, cinematic twist-filled novel
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the perfect distraction of a novel that I desperately needed in 2020. Reminiscent of Knives Out, this book is half wish fulfillment and half juicy mystery with a twist-filled plot and chock-full…
‘Chasing Lucky’ review: A perfect, well-balanced escape from author Jenn Bennett
Reading a Jenn Bennett novel feels like coming home. I know instantly what I’m in for — a sweet, heartwarming YA story that makes me long for fictional places and people. Chasing Lucky is no exception. Within the first few…
The 12 Best Graphic Novels of 2020
I am so grateful that graphic novels exist. Especially in 2020, when my attention span was barely capable of keeping me interested in some of my most anticipated reads, I had graphic novels to keep me engaged and accountable to…
