This Is Me Trying by Jenna Adams is a gripping contemporary YA debut exploring trauma, mental health, and the lasting impact of first love. Told in three acts, this powerful story follows Brooke and Matt from a secret teenage romance to a complex adult reunion shaped by guilt, consent, and healing.
People's Choice by Litty Williams is a gripping YA dystopian novel set in near-future NewBrit. Follow Maz Tallis as she risks everything in a high-stakes battle for truth, justice, and her brother's life.
A BBNYA 2024 finalist, Madame Eldridge's Wayward Home for Unruly Boys is a dark, magical YA fantasy about troubled teens, time travel, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. Perfect for fans of coming-of-age stories, found family, and eerie mysteries with a twist of magical realism.
Between the Living and the Dead by Sophie Jupillat Posey is a haunting YA paranormal mystery about a teen girl who can see ghosts—and one of them doesn't want help. With Peruvian folklore, supernatural twists, and a god-turned-cat guardian, this is a must-read for fans of eerie and emotional fiction.
The Drowners by David A. Anderson is a poignant coming-of-age novel that explores the complexities of adolescence, identity, and self-discovery, with a particular focus on LGBTQI themes.
#BookReview: The Drowners by David A. Anderson – A Powerful LGBTQI Coming-of-Age Story ~ 4✨~ 💙📚 #YALit #OwnVoices #MentalHealth #Friendship @CrackedWriter
Sometimes, the more a book grabs you, the harder it is to put your feelings into words. Maybe it's because you connect with it too deeply, or maybe there's just so much to say that it all gets tangled up in your head. That's exactly how I feel about My Heart is Hurting. But I'll do my best.
BBNYA 2024 14th Place Finalist ~ My Heart is Hurting by S.E. Reed | #ContemporaryFiction #YoungAdult @BBNYA_Official @The_WriteReads @WritingWithReed @writingwithreed.bsky.social