A Lesson in Vengeance, Victoria Lee’s new boarding school young adult novel, is an eerie, absorbing thriller about ghosts, history, and mental illness.
Book Reviews
‘Radha & Jai’s Recipe for Romance’ review: Nisha Sharma explores joy, regret, and coming-of-age in her latest YA rom-com
The newest contemporary novel from Nisha Sharma balances the lightheartedness of the rom-com genre with…
‘Like Other Girls’ review: ‘Riverdale’ writer Britta Lundin literally tackles internalized misogyny
In Britta Lundin’s novel Like Other Girls, a closeted teenaged lesbian joins her high school’s previously all-male football team.
‘Fresh’ review: Margot Wood retells ‘Emma’ with a new spin
Fun and earnest, Fresh by Margot Wood is a coming of age story with a…
‘The Dead and the Dark’ review: Courtney Gould’s debut is horrific and thrilling
Content warning(s): Homophobia, child endangerment and death, violence through means of strangulation and drowning, and…
‘One Night Only’ review: Catherine Walsh’s debut romance explores love after a one night stand
A witty and remarkably fun story, One Night Only is Catherine Walsh’s debut novel. It…
‘Small Favors’ review: Erin A. Craig’s sophomore novel is chilling and atmospheric
After most of The Young Folks staff, including me, raved about Erin A. Craig’s debut…