Category Archives: *Young Adult

Inheritance: a visual poem by Elizabeth Acevedo, illustrated by Andrea Pippins

Posted on May 26, 2022 by susanh579

Inheritance: a visual poem by Elizabeth Acevedo, illustrated by Andrea Pippins. Quill Tree Books, 2022. 9780062931948 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Poetry What did you like about the book? Acevedo’s powerful poem … Continue reading →

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Does My Body Offend You? by Mayra Cuevas and Narie Marquardt

Posted on May 25, 2022 by susanh579

Does My Body Offend You? by Mayra Cuevas and Narie Marquardt. Alfred A. Knopf, 2022. 9780593425855 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  After … Continue reading →

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Loveboat Reunion by Abigail Hing Wen

Posted on May 25, 2022 by susanh579

Loveboat Reunion by Abigail Hing Wen. HarperCollins, 2022. 9780062957320  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? The story picks up right after the events … Continue reading →

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I Shall Awaken by Kateřina Šardická

Posted on May 24, 2022 by susanh579

I Shall Awaken by Kateřina Šardická, translation by Tereza Novická. Albatross, 2022. 9788000063478 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Horror What did you like about the book?  In a small unnamed village … Continue reading →

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The Last Checkmate by Gabriella Saab

Posted on May 24, 2022 by susanh579

The Last Checkmate by Gabriella Saab. William Morrow, 2021. 9780063141933 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) 3.5 Format: Paperback ARC Genre: Historical fiction What did you like about the book? The year is 1945 and Maria has … Continue reading →

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The Words We Keep by Erin Stewart

Posted on May 24, 2022 by susanh579

The Words We Keep by Erin Stewart. Delacorte Press, 2022. 9781984848888 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? Lily is an A student, a track star, and suffering … Continue reading →

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The Holloway Girls by Susan Bishop Crispell

Posted on May 23, 2022 by susanh579

The Holloway Girls by Susan Bishop Crispell. Sourcebooks Fire, 2022.  9781728247144 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 2 Format: Paperback ARC (publication date June 7, 2022) Genre:  Romance/Fantasy What did you like about the book?  The … Continue reading →

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Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Adventure by Lewis Hancox

Posted on May 21, 2022 by susanh579

Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Adventure by Lewis Hancox. Graphix, 2022. 9781338824438 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback ARC (publication date June 7, 2022), graphic novel Genre: Memoir What did you … Continue reading →

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The Book of Living Secrets by Madeleine Roux

Posted on May 21, 2022 by susanh579

The Book of Living Secrets by Madeleine Roux. Quill Tree Books, HarperCollins, 2022. 9780062941428 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Supernatural, fantasy What did you like about the book? Dreamy Adelle adores … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird Heart: A Memoir by Travis Dandro

Posted on May 19, 2022 by susanh579

Hummingbird Heart: A Memoir by Travis Dandro. Drawn & Quarterly, 2022. 9781770465626 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Paperback graphic novel Genre: Memoir What did you like about the book?  This introspective and truthful … Continue reading →

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