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The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee

Hello everybody! I know it’s been a while, nearly two months I believe, but (hopefully) I’m back! I’ve been in a massive reading slump lately, but maybe I’ve resolved it! On to the book. This was really cute, and I enjoyed it. Irene is a super popular romance book reviewer. She adores reading romance andContinue reading “The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee”

Royal Heirs Academy by Lindsey Duga

I had fairly low expectations for this, but I ended up really liking it. Four teenagers from all different backgrounds receive invitations to the most prestigious boarding school in the world, with an added twist, the four of them will compete to be the next ruler of the kingdom of Ashland. Three of them, Titus,Continue reading “Royal Heirs Academy by Lindsey Duga”

I Am The Swarm by Hayley Chewins

Another wonderful novel in verse! I am simply in awe of this book. The women in Nell’s family have always been magic, going back as far as anyone can remember. Their powers appear when they turn fifteen, and it often feels like a curse. Nell’s mother’s age is constantly shifting, meaning she’s often not oldContinue reading “I Am The Swarm by Hayley Chewins”

Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo

Today we have a novel in verse following Samira, someone who has been labeled a ‘bad girl’. Samira’s reputation grows once a scandalous rumor gets out about her, and then she’s practically grounded for life. She turns to an online poetry forum, and she meets the enigmatic Horus, a renowned poet. Samira senses an instantContinue reading “Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo”

We Could Be Magic by Marissa Meyer

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This super cute story is Marissa Meyer’s first graphic novel, and it was adorable. Tabitha has always dreamed of being an actor at Sommerland, the theme park that saved her belief in true love as a child.Continue reading “We Could Be Magic by Marissa Meyer”

This Is The Year by Gloria Muñoz

First off, this cover is everything. I love it so much. This is written in a mix of prose and verse, which was really interesting. Set in the near future where climate change has ravaged the earth, Juli mourns her twin sister Ofe, who passed away the year before. Juli makes a promise to herselfContinue reading “This Is The Year by Gloria Muñoz”

Last Chance Books by Kelsey Rodkey

This was kind of cute, but not my favorite. Still pretty enjoyable though. Books and Moore is the family owned bookstore that’s been around for forever. Madeline Moore knows she’s going to inherit it once she’s old enough. But recently, a chain bookstore called Prologue has moved in across the street, and is stealing allContinue reading “Last Chance Books by Kelsey Rodkey”

Joined At The Joints by Marissa Eller

I really loved this, plus it has a very pretty cover. Ivy loves cooking, has severe social anxiety, and was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis a year ago. All summer, she’s basically just stayed inside and watched cooking shows. But now school’s starting, and her also chronically ill sister and mother are trying to convinceContinue reading “Joined At The Joints by Marissa Eller”

The No-Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall

This was super cute! My only qualm about it was it used everyone’s full name a weird amount of times. Hollis is just trying to survive high school, which as an anxious fat girl, is proving to be difficult. But her boyfriend Chris makes it easier. Hollis wants to start playing Secrets and Sorcery—the fictionalContinue reading “The No-Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall”

That’s Not My Name by Megan Lally

This had me hooked, even though it broke my heart a little. A girl wakes up in a ditch, covered in blood, and the worst part…with zero memories of who she is. She’s found by a helpful cop, though he can’t tell her who she is. Then a panicking man shows up at the policeContinue reading “That’s Not My Name by Megan Lally”