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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”

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”

Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce

Okay, this was just adorable. I absolutely loved it. Riley aspires to be a musical director, and her favorite part of the year is her school’s spring musical. But then Riley gets caught using her mom’s car without permission…or a driver’s license. Riley’s punishment is she has to work at her dad’s game store forContinue reading “Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce”

Light Enough To Float by Lauren Seal

This was such a sad, and in the end, hopeful novel in verse. I loved this. Evie has just been diagnosed with anorexia, and immediately admitted into an inpatient treatment facility. She desperately wants to leave, to go home. But her doctors refuse until she’s healthier. Everyday is full of calorie loading and therapy sessions,Continue reading “Light Enough To Float by Lauren Seal”

Say A Little Prayer by Jenna Voris

Thank you to Netgalley for providing an Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This was super cute! I loved that the main character actually felt real for a seventeen year old. She was silly, and immature, and that made this book all the better. Riley used to be theContinue reading “Say A Little Prayer by Jenna Voris”

Exes and Foes by Amanda Woody

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This was so good. I didn’t know if I would like this going in, but I would give this ten stars if I could. Caleb and Emma used to be best friends, but now they can’t stand each other.Continue reading “Exes and Foes by Amanda Woody”

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

This was cute, but it could have been better. Lara Jean writes love letters. She pours her heart and soul out in her letters. She’s written five of them, one for each boy she’s ever loved. She hasn’t sent these letters, and she never will. They are for her eyes only. But then her lettersContinue reading “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han”

XOXO by Axie Oh

This is a really cute book. Fans of k-pop and fluffy romances will like it. Jenny is an incredibly talented cellist. She works hard, and she knows she going to get into the Manhattan School of Music. Then one day while working at her uncle’s karaoke bar, she meets a cute boy who pulls herContinue reading “XOXO by Axie Oh”

Breathe and Count Back From Ten by Natalia Sylvester

This is an amazing book. Five shining stars from me. Verónica is a Peruvian-American teen with hip dysplasia. Swimming started out as a way to ease the pain from her hip, but now the pool is her safe space. Verónica is amazed by the mermaids at Mermaid Cove, her small Florida town’s claim to fame.Continue reading “Breathe and Count Back From Ten by Natalia Sylvester”

Starfish by Lisa Fipps

This is a middle grade novel in verse, so it’s geared for a bit younger audience than the books I normally read, but it’s still great. Ellie has been bullied and made fun of for being fat her whole life. Her own mother forces her to diet constantly, and everyone at school calls her Splash,Continue reading “Starfish by Lisa Fipps”