After visiting New York, my husband gifted me a subscription to The Strand’s The Book HookUp. We’d visited New York City for the first time at Christmas in 2018, stopping in at The Strand bookstore, of course, so it was the perfect gift. What I love about this subscription is that it’s quarterly, so not …
I couldn’t resist the invitation to share this contemporary young adult romance by Michelle Wishner! Thank you to Books Forward for the opportunity! The few early reviews I’ve seen have been very favorable, as well. Even better, it’s under 200 pages, which makes it even easier to pick up. I’m hoping to squeeze it in …
Title: Conditions of a HeartAuthor: Bethany Mangle Genre: Young AdultPublished on: February 20, 2024Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry BooksSource: digital (Books Forward)Pages: 349 Synopsis: For fans of Talia Hibbert and Lynn Painter comes a funny and unflinchingly honest story about a teen who must come to terms with her disability and what it means for her identity, …
I’ve read and enjoyed Bethany Mangle’s debut Prepped, so when I was invited to read her latest book (Thank you Books Forward!), I was intrigued! However, I didn’t know if I could fit it into my reading schedule since I already felt overbooked. So I agreed to share a spotlight with hopes of a review …
Title: Even If It Breaks Your HeartAuthor: Erin HahnGenre: Young Adult, RomancePublished On: February 6, 2024Publisher: Wednesday BooksSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 314 Synopsis: A heart-buckling ride of a romance by beloved author Erin Hahn about two teens finding out that sometimes, the hardest part of discovering what you want is getting the courage to pursue it. …
After visiting New York, my husband gifted me a subscription to The Strand’s The Book HookUp. We’d visited New York City for the first time at Christmas in 2018, stopping in at The Strand bookstore, of course, so it was the perfect gift. What I love about this subscription is that it’s quarterly, so not …
Title: The Getaway ListAuthor: Emma Lord Genre: Young Adult, RomancePublished On: January 23, 2024Publisher: Wednesday BooksSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 320 Synopsis: When Riley graduates high school with a rearview of shenanigans but an empty road for a future, she does what they all say to do—pack her bags and head for New York. Her plan is a …
Title: A Fragile EnchantmentAuthor: Allison Saft Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, RomancePublished On: January 2, 2024Publisher: Wednesday BooksSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 384 Synopsis: In this romantic fantasy of manners from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft, a magical dressmaker commissioned for a royal wedding finds herself embroiled in scandal when a gossip columnist draws attention to her …
Title: Lost KingdomAuthor: Laurel Black Genre: Young Adult, FantasyPublishes On: January 17, 2024Publisher: Stormeer PressSource: physicalPages: 472 Synopsis: Trusting him is the only way to save the kingdom.Betraying her is the only way to keep them both alive. Stripped of her memories and her magic, Raven has been left for dead. As a prisoner in the …
Title: The Search for UsAuthor: Susan Azim BoyerGenre: Young Adult, ContemporaryPublished On: October 24, 2023Publisher: Wednesday BooksSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 320 Synopsis: “A sharp-witted and illuminating, impressive sophomore novel.” – Isaac Blum, author of the award-nominated The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen Two half-siblings who have never met embark on a search together for the …
