Celebrate 30 years of Sisters ... No Way! by Siobhán Parkinson! This clever Cinderella retelling brings two diaries, two perspectives, and one complicated blended family together in a special anniversary edition. Discover why the story still resonates in my 4-star mini-review and The Write Reads blog tour feature.
Along the Trail by Kaci Curtis | YA Historical Fiction Review The Oregon Trail comes alive through hardship, hope, sacrifice, and the quiet moments that shape who we become. Stories about the Oregon Trail often focus on danger, survival, and the harsh realities of westward expansion, but Along the Trail also explores something quieter and more personal - the emotional journey of leaving one life behind while trying to build another. Set in 1847, this young adult historical fiction novel […]
An atmospheric YA fantasy filled with secrets, rituals, and eerie island mysteries, The Whisperer in White by Y. R. Liu is a 2025 BBNYA finalist worth discovering.
Ariel: Dancing on TV by Ailish Sinclair is a BBNYA Semi-Finalist YA contemporary romance that blends resilience, fame, and first love. Set at a prestigious Scottish dance school housed in a shadowed castle, this emotionally charged story follows a sixteen-year-old girl determined to rise above a lifetime of pain and reclaim her future through dance.
Seventeen-year-old Karis Russo wakes up bruised and confused—no memory, no answers. In Michele Clarizio's gripping YA thriller, The Price of Truth, secrets unravel, romance sparks, and the cost of uncovering the truth may be more than Karis can bear. Includes a giveaway!
While We're Young by K.L. Walther is a perfect fit for readers who crave a heartwarming and humorous tale of self-discovery, friendship, and second chances, with a dash of romance and adventure, set against the vibrant backdrop of a senior skip day in Philadelphia.
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