Category Archives: Romance

Every Day by David Levithan, illustrated by Dion Mbd

Every Day by David Levithan,  illustrated by Dion Mbd. RH Graphic, 2023. 9780593428986 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover graphic novel Genre: Speculative fiction, romance What did you like about the book?  Dion … Continue reading

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Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli. Balzer + Bray, 2023. 9780063045873 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  Imogen takes her allyship seriously, attending Pride … Continue reading

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Revelle by Lyssa Mia Smith

Revelle by Lyssa Mia Smith. Balzer + Bray, 2023. 9780063239265 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Paranormal romance What did you like about the book? It’s Prohibition and the magical island of Charmant … Continue reading

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Queen Bee by Amalie Howard

Queen Bee: An Anti Historical Regency Romp by Amalie Howard. Joy Revolution, Penguin Random House, 2023. 9780593483503 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Romance What did you like about the book?  Revenge … Continue reading

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Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything by Justine Pucella Winans

Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything by Justine Pucella Winans. Clarion Books, 2023. 9780358721642  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Mystery / Romance What did you like about the book? Bianca Torre … Continue reading

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Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell

Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell. HarperTeen, 2023. 9780063214590 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book?  Clara’s magic has always refused to obey her commands. Bouncing from … Continue reading

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What Happens After Midnight by K.L. Walther

What Happens After Midnight by K.L. Walther. Sourcebook Fire, 2023. 9781728263137 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: ARC (publication date 6/27/23) Genre: Romance What did you like about the book?  With graduation just around … Continue reading

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While You Were Dreaming by Alisha Rai

While You Were Dreaming by Alisha Rai. Quill Tree Books, 2023. 9780063083967 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Adult romance writer Rai has crafted … Continue reading

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Breakup from Hell by Ann Davila Cardinal

Breakup from Hell by Ann Davila Cardinal. HarperTeen, 2023. 9780063045309 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review):  3 Format: Hardcover  Genre: Fantasy/magical realism What did you like about the book?  As a paranormal high school romance, Breakup … Continue reading

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This Time It’s Real by Ann Liang

This Time It’s Real by Ann Liang. Scholastic Press, 2023. 9781338827118 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Paperback ARC Genre: Romance/Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Eliza Lin’s mom is an … Continue reading

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