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Book review: Yes No Maybe So // A politically-charged contemporary about standing up for what you believe in

Authors: Becky Albertalli + Aisha Saeed Genre: YA contemporary, romance Pages: 436 Format: Paperback ARC + audiobook Rating: 4 stars TWs: Islamophobia, antisemitism, racism, sexism. Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state candidate – as long as he’s behind the scenes. There’s no way he’d ever knock on doors to ask people… Continue reading Book review: Yes No Maybe So // A politically-charged contemporary about standing up for what you believe in

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Blog tour: Harley in the Sky // A soaring YA contemporary that reaches new heights

Yes, I did just make an aerialist joke in the title of this post. That’s because today is my stop on the Harley in the Sky blog tour. I’m excited to be sharing my review of this wonderful book that I simply couldn’t put it down. Harley Milano has dreamed of being a trapeze artist… Continue reading Blog tour: Harley in the Sky // A soaring YA contemporary that reaches new heights

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Blog tour: Tweet Cute // A tasty tale of food and romance

Friends, today is my stop on the Tweet Cute blog tour and I’m really excited to be sharing my review of this sweet contemporary. Meet Pepper, swim team captain, chronic overachiever, and all-around perfectionist. Her family may be falling apart, but their massive fast-food chain is booming ― mainly thanks to Pepper, who is barely… Continue reading Blog tour: Tweet Cute // A tasty tale of food and romance

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Review: The Princess and the Fangirl // A celebration of fan culture and conventions

Imogen Lovelace is an ordinary fangirl on an impossible mission: save her favorite character, Princess Amara, from being killed off from her favorite franchise, Starfield. The problem is, Jessica Stone—the actress who plays Princess Amara—wants nothing more than to leave the intense scrutiny of the fandom behind. If this year’s ExcelsiCon isn’t her last, she’ll… Continue reading Review: The Princess and the Fangirl // A celebration of fan culture and conventions

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Blog tour: The Sky Weaver // A fitting finale for a fiery series

Today is my stop on The Sky Weaver blog tour, hosted by Gollancz. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I love the trilogy so I’m excited to be sharing my review. At the end of one world, there always lies another. Safire, a soldier, knows her role in this world is to serve the… Continue reading Blog tour: The Sky Weaver // A fitting finale for a fiery series

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Review: The Girl the Sea Gave Back // Vikings, battles, and foretelling the future

Author: Adrienne Young Genre: YA fantasy Pages: 311 Edition: Advanced FC Rating: 4 stars TWs: Violence, domestic abuse, gore, blood, on-page death For as long as she can remember, Tova has lived among the Svell, the people who found her washed ashore as a child and use her for her gift as a Truthtongue. Her… Continue reading Review: The Girl the Sea Gave Back // Vikings, battles, and foretelling the future

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Blog tour: Angel Mage // Rich in magic, action, and angelic intervention

Today is my stop on the Angel Mage blog tour and I’m excited to be sharing my review of Garth Nix’s new novel. More than a century has passed since Liliath crept into the empty sarcophagus of Saint Marguerite, fleeing the Fall of Ystara. But she emerges from her magical sleep still beautiful, looking no… Continue reading Blog tour: Angel Mage // Rich in magic, action, and angelic intervention

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Blog tour: That Asian Kid // A bold new contemporary that discusses racism and microaggressions

Today it’s my stop on the blog tour for That Asian Kid, and I’m excited to be sharing my review. Despite his hard work and brains, Jeevan, is doing badly in his GCSE English literature class. His teacher, Mrs Greaves, dislikes him intensely and Jeevan is convinced that he is the victim of racial prejudice.… Continue reading Blog tour: That Asian Kid // A bold new contemporary that discusses racism and microaggressions

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Sanctuary blog tour // An intriguing and tense murder-mystery

Today I’m really excited to be sharing my review of Sanctuary and kicking off the blog tour with Library Looter and Niffler Reads. Make sure you check out their reviews too! The small Connecticut town of Sanctuary is rocked by the death of its star quarterback. Daniel’s death looked like an accident, but everyone knows… Continue reading Sanctuary blog tour // An intriguing and tense murder-mystery

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The Black Veins blog tour // Review + Author Q&A

Today, for my stop on The Black Veins blog tour I’m excited to be sharing a Q&A with Ashia Monet and my review of the book. Make sure to check out tour host CW’s post as well as the other posts listed below! Sixteen-year-old Blythe is one of seven Guardians: magicians powerful enough to cause… Continue reading The Black Veins blog tour // Review + Author Q&A