This Into the Light book review takes a spoiler-free look at Mark Oshiro’s latest novel, which follows Manny and Eli as they confront their past and look to a brighter future. Continue reading “‘Into the Light’ by Mark Oshiro: A visceral thriller that illuminates life’s darkest truths”
This Lucha of the Night Forest book review takes a look at Tehlor Kay Mejia’s latest novel about a girl who will do anything to protect her sister, even if it means striking a bargain with a sinister god. Continue reading “‘Lucha of the Night Forest’ by Tehlor Kay Mejia: One choice can save the world—or condemn it”
Our The Severed Thread book review is a spoiler-free look at Leslie Vedder’s sequel to her gender-bent Sleeping Beauty, The Bone Spindle. Continue reading “‘The Severed Thread’ by Leslie Vedder: ‘Bone Spindle’ sequel offers deeper friendships, higher stakes, and larger sacrifices”
With this The Memory Eater exclusive excerpt, get a taste of what Rebecca Mahoney will offer in her latest novel, which features a mysterious monster and a sprinkle of magical realism. Continue reading “‘The Memory Eater’ exclusive excerpt: Rebecca Mahoney warns us that forgetting comes at a price”
This She Is a Haunting book review will either convince you that Trang Thanh Tran’s debut novel is your next favorite horror read, or it’ll send you running for the hills. Continue reading “‘She Is a Haunting’ by Trang Thanh Tran: A queer Gothic horror novel as delicious as it is disturbing”
This Wildblood book review is a spoiler-free look at Lauren Blackwood’s sophomore novel, which follows a young woman as she navigates the treachery of a dangerous forest and the people hellbent on conquering it. Continue reading “‘Wildblood’ by Lauren Blackwood: A spine-tingling dark fantasy filled with terrible beauty”
In our Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute book review, we want to examine how Talia Hibbert perfected the modern romance for young adults. Continue reading “‘Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute’ by Talia Hibbert: This YA romance redefines who’s allowed to be desirable”
Our Gilded book review, along with its follow-up Cursed, considers Marissa Meyer’s duology where a girl with the gift of gab falls in love with a helpful poltergeist. Continue reading “‘Gilded’ and ‘Cursed’ by Marissa Meyer: A triumphant return to fairytale retellings, with a hot Rumpelstiltskin and a fearsome foe”
Our Bloodmarked book review examines how Tracy Deonn has finally perfected the YA fantasy heroine after many predecessors have fallen short. Continue reading “‘Bloodmarked’ by Tracy Deonn: Finally, the perfect YA fantasy heroine”
Our Moira’s Pen book review tackles this short story anthology from Megan Whalen Turner that invites fans back into the world of the Queen’s Thief series. Continue reading “‘Moira’s Pen’ by Megan Whalen Turner: A return home for Queen’s Thief fans”
Our If You Could See the Sun book review explores how Ann Liang gives us a different kind of dark academia book that is rooted in the true underbelly of elite education rather than Pinterest aesthetics. Continue reading “‘If You Could See the Sun’ by Ann Liang: This debut author shows the true dark side of academia”
Our Home to the Wild book review considers why we find the concept of a human finding a home in the animal kingdom so appealing, as well as how author Francesca McMahon brings more emotional depth to the trope than we’ve seen before. Continue reading “‘Home to the Wild’ by Francesca McMahon: The found family story you’ve been looking for”
Our The Dawn of Yangchen book review explores how F.C. Yee deepens the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender by giving us a wonderfully realistic look at what being the “bridge between two worlds” would be like. Continue reading “‘The Dawn of Yangchen’ by F.C. Yee: A masterclass in not underestimating your young adult audience”
Our A Show for Two book review considers a new young adult book that is among the most authentic of NYC-set rom-coms. Continue reading “‘A Show for Two’ by Tashie Bhuiyan: Readers will fall in love with filmmaker Mina, photographer Emmitt, and New York City”
This Daniel José Older interview spans topics such as how to define success, what to do when anxiety takes hold of you, and, of course, Ballad & Dagger. Continue reading “Daniel José Older talks ‘Ballad & Dagger’ and having a career full of dream projects”
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