Last time we talked about some of the problems with The Hunger Games.Or rather, I discussed the problems as perceived by me using a framework of modern Young Adult fiction by trying to highlight tropes within the genre that have become…
How the Adapted Screenplay Saved The Hunger Games (Part I of II)
When I think about movies that are, I believe, better than the books they are adapted from, for the most part these movies are adaptations of Young Adult novels (also, The Lord of the Rings). I’m not entirely sure what to…
Why YA Lit Matters: An Op-Ed Surrounding the Censorship of YA Novels, From a Young Adult’s Perspective
Young Adults vs. Children: Age Makes a Difference in Interpretation There is a measurable difference between children and teenagers and how they think; and while I lack the scientific data and figures to prove this point with hard-hitting and reliable…
Read of the Week: Reboot by Amy Tintera
Five years ago, Wren Connolly was shot three times in the chest. After 178 minutes she came back as a Reboot: stronger, faster, able to heal, and less emotional. The longer Reboots are dead, the less human they are when…
Book Giveaway: Our Favorite Romantic Couples in New & Recent Literature!
UPDATE: Congrats to Martha, the winner of this giveaway! Even though the giveaway is over, still feel free to read our Favorite Romantic Couples List and comment on what you think! Happy Valentine’s Day! We decided to do a special…