The Sigil by Shakeil Kanish and Larissa Mandeville | LGBTQ+ Dark Fantasy | Review
As he obsesses over his brother’s death, Lake begins to uncover a hidden world full of forbidden magic and growing danger. Now he’s stuck, caught between the world that his brother was meant for and his own. Lake is beginning to realize that no one and nowhere is safe.
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon | Review
Evie Thomas doesn't believe in love anymore. Especially after the strangest thing occurs one otherwise ordinary afternoon: She witnesses a couple kiss and is overcome with a vision of how their romance began . . . and how it will end. After all, even the greatest love stories end with a broken heart, eventually.
Can Evie overcome her cynicism, or will it cost her more than she can bear to pay?
Please read my review of this fabulous look at love, cynicism, and risk.
Things to Do Before the End of the World by Emily Barr | Review
Can Olivia overcome her shyness and social reticence enough to enjoy the final days of planet Earth? As she gives it her best shot, she finds it's not as easy as she hoped. Disaster ensues and mystery, intrigue, and family secrets abound. A story more about coming of age than the end of days.
Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli | Review
Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli is made for readers that enjoy theater, as well as high school love & drama. It’s a well-written tale of friendship.
Luka by Dianne Hartsock | Review
Luka by Dianne Hartsock | Review and Blog Tour | A m/m romantic tale featuring witches, earth powers, and love.
The Gilded King by Josie Jaffrey | Review & BBNYA finalist tour. This post-apocalyptic fantasy novel won 4th place in the 2020 competition!