Are you looking for a new young adult, contemporary read to check out? Look no further. “Did I Mention I Love You?” by Estelle Maskame has a whirl wind of romance, summer fun, and family drama. This coming of age story…
Book Review: ‘Jesse’s Girl’ by Miranda Kenneally
Back in eighth grade, I read the first book in Miranda Kenneally’s Hundred Oaks series, Finding Jordan, and loved it. However, by ninth grade, Kenneally’s other books, including Stealing Parker, Racing Savannah, and Things I Can’t Forget, just didn’t appeal to…
Book Review: ‘Spelled’ by Betsy Schow
My biggest struggle in middle school was finding “clean” YA novels, those rare books without any swear words, intense make-out scenes, or deep existential questions. (Tbh I’m still looking for books without intense kissing scenes…) Unfortunately, other than Ally Carter…
Book Review: ‘Watched’ by CJ Lyons
In recent years, the government especially has been increasingly scrutinized for its spying on citizens. (NSA, anyone?) However, it’s not just the government that can spy on people; it’s any hacker with enough skills, as 16-year-old Jesse soon finds out.…
Book Review: ‘Breaking Sky’ by Cori McCarthy
It’s 2048, and America’s best hope is in the two teen-fighter pilots of the United Star Academy. Chase Harcourt, call sign “Nyx,” is one of the two pilots chosen to fly the experimental “Streaker” jets at the academy. Her tough…