When I first read Mahogany L. Browne’s stunning poem, Black Girl Magic, I was in…
Book Reviews
‘You Have a Match’ review: Emma Lord’s sophomore novel explores sisterhood, bravery, and first love
A warm, feel-good story about family (especially sisterhood), friends becoming something more, and learning to…
‘Crownchasers’ review: Rebecca Coffindaffer’s fast-paced planet-hopping debut explores more than just the galaxy
Alyssa Farshot must compete against the children of the galaxy’s most powerful families to win the throne. She’s experienced, capable, and favored to win. The only problem is, she doesn’t want to.
‘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…
‘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…
‘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…
‘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…
