#ReadADessen: ‘Lock and Key’ reminds us of our need for more depictions of sisterhood

Lock and Key is the only Sarah Dessen book that I had not read until very recently. When I partnered with Penguin Random House to take part in their #ReadADessen campaign, it was my opportunity to finally read Lock and…

Antisocial by Jillian Blake Blog Tour + Review

With Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why gaining unfathomable resonance among the YA community, the release of Antisocial couldn’t be timed any better. Unlike the show that’s garnered the attention of online viewers everywhere, Jillian Blake’s debut novel plays out in an environment much…

Book Review: WINDFALL by Jennifer E. Smith

Today we’re taking part in the pre-publication blog tour for Jennifer E. Smith’s WINDFALL. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you or a close friend won the lottery? Jennifer E. Smith’s newest book Windfall explores just…

Book Review: “Caraval” by Stephanie Garber

Often, the problem with YA fantasy is that the romantic aspects of the books overshadow the world-building and background necessary to make the fantasy elements shine. This problem plagued Caraval. Instead of being a kickass novel similar to The Hunger Games, Caraval came off…

‘Before I Fall’ Review: YA Groundhog’s Day with female friendship at its heart

Movies about teen girls and their relationships with each other shouldn’t be so few far and between as they are now in the film industry. Even television is leaning away from depicting female friendships in favor for complicated love triangles…

Interview – THIS IS OUR STORY by Ashley Elston

Today I am excited to be sharing an interview with Ashley Elston, author of This Is Our Story. Five teens went hunting. Four came back. The boys won’t say who fired the shot that killed their friend, Grant; the evidence…

Lauren Kate’s “Unforgiven” and Jennifer Donnelly’s “These Shallow Graves” Paperback Blog Tour Giveaway

In honor of the upcoming paperback release of Unforgiven and These Shallow Graves, we’ve created a Fall book-themed playlist for your listening pleasure, as well as a giveaway! Listen below for some lit(erature) jams and enter to win Lauren Kate’s…