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
Grade: 5 Oh man. Abby Jimenez has nailed writing books that give me all the feels. This book had me laughing, crying, questioning my own life path… what a great story. The third book in the same world, this can be read as a standalone. The main characters, Vanessa and Adrian, have one interaction with… Continue reading Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez
Grade: 5 Helen Hoang’s second book in this world sat on my TBR shelf for about a year. For some reason the blurb just didn’t call to me. I am so thankful I finally picked it up. Khai made the decision long ago that love was not for him. His mother is determined that he… Continue reading The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
Grade: 5 I’m sure we all have TBR lists that never truly end. Somehow this book ended up never even hitting my TBR list. It went straight from hearing about it, buying it and opening it immediately. I’m usually hesitant to read books with a plus size women, not because I don’t yearn to read… Continue reading Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade
Grade: 2.5 Sara is stuck in a rut and looking for a distraction. She hears about a program that sends letters to deployed soldiers and figures why not. Gabe has been in the Army so long he’s forgotten how to have regular conversations. He gets the letter from Sara and for a moment he’s transported… Continue reading From Alaska, With Love by Ally James
“Tyler cranks up the heat in the action-packed paranormal romance. Intricately choreographed action sequences lend the novel the feel of a cinematic thriller. A sizzling thrill ride!” – Publishers Weekly Grade: 3 Our heroine Jes opens the book with her team all dying. A new team is put together and brought to her case, enter… Continue reading Wolf Under Fire by Paige Tyler
“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
“Funny, kind, STEAMY story with cool aliens and a lovable dog. If you’ve ever romanced anyone with scales, plates, or mandibles in a video game, give this a try.” -Patrick Weekes, author of the Rogues of the Republic series and game writer for Mass Effect and Dragon Age Grade: 4.5 Every now and again, I… Continue reading Strange Love by Ann Aguirre
“I’m wrecked with love for this funny, joyful, bighearted book.” – Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Grade: 5 My favorite read of the year, so far. It starts just a tad slow, but once the story picked up, I didn’t want to put it down! Elouise/Elle/Lou is a slightly klutzy teenager hoping… Continue reading Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan
“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
