Ultracompetitive Brynn from The Summer of Firsts and Lasts craves swimming victory—and gets in over her head—in this irresistible novel from Terra Elan McVoy.Swim. Push. Breathe. Swim. Nothing else matters to Brynn as she trains her body and mind to win. Not…
Book Review: ‘I’ll Give You the Sun’ by Jandy Nelson
I would’ve given my life’s savings, a lifetime’s supply of coffee, five years of my life, and the sun to Jandy Nelson if she hadn’t waited over four years to publish her next book. I am not exaggerating; that’s how…
Read of the Week: ‘Played’ by Liz Fichera
This Game Is Getting All Too Real He said: I like to keep under the radar and mostly hang out with my friends from the rez. But when I saved Riley Berenger from falling off a mountain, that rich suburban…
Book Review: ‘Breathe’ by Elena Dillon
Are you ready to fall madly in love with the whirlwind of young love, the dangers of murder, and the innocence of a girl who decides she needs to protect her family and be strong enough for all of them?…
Read of the Week: ‘Destined for Doon’ by Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon
The second book in the popular new Doon YA series that takes on a classic story, Brigadoon, and spins it in a new way to give readers a fresh, modern experience.In this sequel to Doon, Kenna Reid realizes she made…
Read of the Week: ‘Rites of Passage’ by Joy N. Hensley + Author Interview
Sam McKenna’s never turned down a dare. And she’s not going to start with the last one her brother gave her before he died.So Sam joins the first-ever class of girls at the prestigious Denmark Military Academy. She’s expecting push-ups…
Book Review: ‘Bombay Blues’ by Tanuja Desai Hidier
My first thought regarding Bombay Blues had to do with the alliteration of the title itself. Geeky, I know, but in my defense, it’s some pretty wicked alliteration! Bombay Blues is the sequel to acclaimed Born Confused, a novel about identity, culture,…