Grade: 5 From debut author, Margot Wood, comes Fresh: A hilarious and vulnerable coming-of-age story about the thrilling new experience–and missteps–of a girl’s freshman year of college. While this is Wood’s first published novel, this is not her first experience in publishing. Which I think shows itself in the quality of writing. Typically I find that… Continue reading Fresh by Margot Wood
“Full of twists, turns, and laugh-out-loud humor, this tongue-in-cheek feminist alternative history is impossible to put down. A thrilling alternative history that sparkles with wit and charm.” – Kirkus Reviews Three authors join forces to bring us an alternate version of Wild Bill’s Traveling show, featuring teenage versions of Calamity Jane, Frank Butler and Annie Oakley.… Continue reading My Calamity Jane by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand and Jodi Meadows
“FUNNY, DEEP, AND ROMANTIC AS HELL.” — LIBRARY JOURNAL STARRED REVIEW Grade: 5 The second book in the Brown Sisters trilogy follows Dani Brown’s journey into love. Zafir and Dani have sparked a friendship over morning coffee and protein bars. Dani believes relationships are not for her, but Zafir is an all-in kind of guy. While… Continue reading Take A Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
Grade: 5 Jonathan Van Ness of Queer Eye brings us the story of Peanut, a gender non-binary hamster with dreams of becoming a rhythmic gymnast. Children’s books are very often cute, have a moral at the end and usually introduce us to characters we fall in love with. Peanut Goes For The Gold does all… Continue reading Peanut Goes For The Gold by Jonathan Van Ness
“A bold, lovely, and haunting story of loss, hope, and the redeeming power of friendship.” — Lauren Oliver, author of Before I Fall Grade: 4.5 Disclaimer: this book will break your heart! It’s never explained how, but in this world you get a call on your last day to alert you it’s your last day.… Continue reading They Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera
