Category Archives: Romance

Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach

Posted on November 22, 2021 by susanh579

Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach. Katherine Tegen Books, 2021. 9780063038363 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Eliza Quan (Vietnamese/Chinese) has always … Continue reading →

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The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta

Posted on November 17, 2021 by susanh579

The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9781536216530 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Romance What did you like about the book?  A.R. Capetta (all pronouns apply) experiments with a … Continue reading →

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Ferryman by Claire McFall

Posted on November 7, 2021 by susanh579

Ferryman by Claire McFall. Walker Books, Candlewick, c2017, 2021. 9781536218459 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 2 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book?  Dylan’s day starts out badly. She sleeps through … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Quinceañera by Monica Gomez-Hira

Posted on November 4, 2021 by susanh579

Once Upon A Quinceañera by Monica Gomez-Hira. HarperTeen, 2021. 9780062996831 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction, romance What did you like about the book?  Carmen manages to graduate from high … Continue reading →

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You & Me at the End of the World by Brianna Bourne

Posted on October 10, 2021 by susanh579

You & Me at the End of the World by Brianna Bourne. Scholastic Press, 2021. 9781338712636 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Romance What did you like about the book?  The tagline … Continue reading →

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The Jasmine Project by Meredith Ireland

Posted on September 21, 2021 by susanh579

The Jasmine Project by Meredith Ireland. Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534477025 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction, romance What did you like about the book?  Recent high school grad Jasmine’s … Continue reading →

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Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous by Suzanne Park

Posted on September 16, 2021 by susanh579

Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous by Suzanne Park. Sourcebooks, 2021, 9781728209425 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Paperback Genre:  Humor What did you like about the book? Sunny Song is beyond obsessed with … Continue reading →

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If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

If the Shoe Fits (Meant to Be, Book 1) by Julie Murphy. Hyperion, 2021. 9781368050388 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Romance What did you like about the book? Cindy has graduated from … Continue reading →

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It All Comes Back to You by Farah Naz Rishi

Posted on September 11, 2021 by susanh579

It All Comes Back to You by Farah Naz Rishi. Quill Tree Books, HarperCollins, 2021. 9780062741486 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: ARC (to be published 9/14/21) Genre: Realistic fiction, romance What did you … Continue reading →

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Perfectly Parvin by Olivia Abtahi

Posted on August 25, 2021 by susanh579

Perfectly Parvin by Olivia Abtahi. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2021. 9780593109427 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  Parvin (pronounced PAR-veen) gets dumped on the … Continue reading →

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