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Spin by Rebecca Caprara

This book was really good. Have you heard the myth of Arachne, the woman who challenged Athena to a weaving contest and got turned into a spider? Well this book tells the tale from Arachne’s perspective. Arachne’s mother taught Arachne everything she knows about weaving, and Arachne is good at it. But no matter howContinue reading “Spin by Rebecca Caprara”

Stolen City by Elisa A. Bonnin

This book was pretty good. Lots of magical heists. Arian and her twin brother Liam are thieves. They steal magical artifacts from the Empire that occupies their city. Arian tries to forget her sorrows, like her mother is dead, her father is absent, and her brother is using magic in a city where magic isContinue reading “Stolen City by Elisa A. Bonnin”

The Selection by Kiera Cass

I didn’t go into this expecting to like it a whole lot, but it turned out to be pretty good. It’s kind of light on the plot, but it’s a fun read. In Illéa, there are eight castes, with Ones being royalty, and Eights being homeless. America and her family are Fives. America is contentContinue reading “The Selection by Kiera Cass”

Four great YA feminist books

Here’s a short list of YA feminist books I’ve enjoyed! Happy reading! Does my Body Offend You? by Mayra Cuevas and Marie Marquardt Malena and her mother have to settle in Florida after hurricane Maria destroys their Puerto Rican island. Ruby is an outspoken feminist. One day, Malena goes to school without a bra, becauseContinue reading “Four great YA feminist books”