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Book Reviews

‘Rent a Boyfriend’ review: Gloria Chao puts a unique spin on the ‘fake-relationship-turned-real’ trope
In her second romantic comedy for older YA readers, Gloria Chao takes the favorite trope…

‘Super Fake Love Song’ review: David Yoon’s latest delivers a quirky rom-com about high school identity
Brimming with nerdy humor and warm feels, Super Fake Love Song by David Yoon is…

‘Watch Over Me’ review: A beautiful exploration of trauma and found family
Nina LaCour’s Watch Over Me is bursting with melancholy and hope. Full of ghosts, found…

‘This Is All Your Fault’ review: Aminah Mae Safi’s book on three girls who try to save their independent bookstore
Aminah Mae Safi’s This Is All Your Fault presents an enticing premise: a book about…

‘Rabbit and Robot’ review: Andrew Smith’s novel takes on new meaning in today’s world
The place: outer space. The time: the future. The situation: the class divide that we…

‘The Silvered Serpents’ review: Roshani Chokshi’s fantasy sequel offers a realistic picture of loss and love
The Silvered Serpents picks up after a devastating blow is dealt to what’s left of…