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”
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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”
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”
Sleeping In My Jeans by Connie King Leonard
This was a really good book. Mattie has a plan. She’s going to get as many scholarships as she can to pay for college, then she’s going to help her mom start a new life with Mattie’s little sister. And Mattie’s smart, her plan could work. But then her world crumbles around her. Mattie, herContinue reading “Sleeping In My Jeans by Connie King Leonard”
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