You’ve Reached Sam is a poignant debut that falls somewhere between paranormal contemporary and magical realism. Dustin Thao delves into the difficult emotions surrounding the loss of a loved one, and the question—what if you could speak to them one…
‘Sway With Me’ review: Syed Masood weaves complex family relationships into a contemporary coming-of-age tale
Syed M. Masood, author of More Than Just A Pretty Face and The Bad Muslim Discount, returns with his third young adult novel, Sway With Me. Masood combines elements of self-discovery and the struggles of navigating relationships—set to the backdrop…
YA Book Title Trends We Are All Tired Of
Have you ever taken a look at a book title and gotten it confused with another book or series? Or have you ever seen a book title and thought to yourself, ‘This reminds me of [insert book title/series here]’? The…
‘The Falling Girls’ review: Hayley Krischer dives into the world of toxic female friendships
Fans of works like Heathers and Mean Girls will find enjoyment in curling up with Hayley Krischer’s new novel, The Falling Girls. Krischer’s The Falling Girls examines the extraordinarily powerful yet, at times, shifting relationships that teenage girls forge with…
‘Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World’ review: Benjamin Alire Saenz continues Ari and Dante’s love story
Nearly a decade after the publication of its prequel, Aristotle and Dante’s story continues in the new novel by Benjamin Alire Saenz
‘Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World’ interview: Benjamin Alire Saenz discusses the pressure of returning to beloved characters and writing during the pandemic
In 2012, Benjamin Alire Saenz brought the characters of Ari and Dante into our lives with his best-selling novel, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. The fierce friendship and relationship between the two young men stole our…
‘The Night When No One Had Sex’ review: Kalena Miller’s hilarious book dives into love and adult life
Kalena Miller’s ‘The Night When No One Had Sex’ examines the troubled thoughts of teenagers anticipating life after high school.