Important (and Funny) Exploration of Toxic Masculinity || Audiobook Review: Not So Pure and Simple

My friend Jessica introduced me to this book a couple of weeks ago—the premise was so intriguing, and I thought it was so strange that I'd never heard about it before! I was so excited to see the audiobook on Libby, and I immediately snatched it up. I spent a week excited for my commutes…

Tense and Thrilling Sci-Fi || Review: Contagion

Was it really a smart idea to read this book during a pandemic? ... ehhh probably not. But I did it anyways, mostly at my husband's request. I told him about this book, and he told me it sounded so interesting that I had to read it to verify it's awesomeness (so he could read…

Delectable Mix of Hilarious Romance and Important Themes || ARC Review: More Than Just a Pretty Face

When summer comes, I crave rom coms like nothing else, so More Than Just a Pretty Face was exactly what I needed! Title: More Than Just a Pretty FaceAuthor: Syed M. MasoodPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersRelease Date: Aug 4, 2020Genres: YA Romantic Comedy I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in…

Timely and Lyrical Historical || ARC Review: The Black Kids

This quick, compulsive read weaves together beautiful prose, three-dimensional characters, and powerful messages in ways that are uncommon in YA. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Title: The Black KidsAuthor: Christina Hammonds ReedPublisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young ReadersRelease Date: Aug 4, 2020Genres: YA Historical Fiction I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley…

Spooky and Strange Celtic Retelling || ARC Review: The Daughters of Ys

Need something eerie and strange and different? Yeah, I did too. Title: The Daughters of YsAuthor: M.T. Anderson & Jo RiouxPublisher: First SecondRelease Date: Aug 11, 2020Genres: YA Fantasy Retelling I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Official Synopsis An Atlantis-like city from Celtic legend is the…

Blog Tour Review: In the Neighborhood of True

Thank you so much to Algonquin Books for Young Readers for sending me a review copy of this book! This was a quick and engrossing read filled with important themes. Title: In the Neighborhood of TrueAuthor: Susan Kaplan CarltonPublisher: Algonquin Books for Young ReadersGenres: YA Historical I received a review copy from the publisher in…

New Origins for Supergirl || ARC Review: Supergirl — Being Super

I've been a huge fan of Supergirl for a long time, so when I saw this up for request on Netgalley, I knew I had to snatch it up! The newest addition to Supergirl's origin story is filled with emotion and nuance that made it one of the best of its kind. Title: Supergirl: Being…