Tag Archives: young adult fiction
Book review: ‘Girl Unmoored’ by Jennifer Gooch Hummer
Sometimes a novel hops into your lap, looks into your weary eyes and wraps its little paper arms around you. The hug from this book feels so real, so good that you never want to part with it — and … Continue reading
Filed under 5-star reads, book reviews
I read it and now you can: win THE DUFF!
It’s no secret that my feelings on Kody Keplinger’s The Duff were lukewarm, at best. And since I purchased the novel with my hard-earned cash, I’d like to pass it along to a good home — and a reader who … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The DUFF’ by Kody Keplinger
Bianca Piper has always basked in her camaraderie with Casey and Jessica, her gorgeous (and blonde) friends at Hamilton High. Maybe she’s a little on the larger side than they are, sure, and her hair doesn’t have that same sleek, … Continue reading
Filed under 2-star reads, book reviews
Book review: ‘Rowan The Strange’ by Julie Hearn
In a classic case of don’t judge a book by its cover, Julie Hearn’s Rowan The Strange is a moving, emotional and unforgettable read centering around 13-year-old Rowan Scrivener, a British teen battling “voices” in his head. It’s 1939 and … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
Book review: ‘If I Stay’ by Gayle Forman
Settle in for a heartbreaker. Once you hear the premise of Gayle Forman’s If I Stay, it doesn’t take long to realize this isn’t exactly going to be a feel-good read . . . but you’d be surprised how ultimately … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
