Book Review, Fiction, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘All the Bright Places’ by Jennifer Niven

In anticipation of an interview with the lovely Jennifer Niven, I am reposting the review to her amazing new book, All The Bright Places, which is getting much deserved love on the New York Times Best-Selling list.  Congratulations, Jennifer! There are books that capture you; there are books that make you dream; there are books… Read More Book Review: ‘All the Bright Places’ by Jennifer Niven

Book Review, Fiction, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘Game Changer’ by Tim Bowler

I have to confess from the get go that I went looking, after reading Jennifer Niven’s All The Bright Places, for books that would depict the struggles of teenagers living with issues such as anxiety or depression. Tim Bowler’s Game Changer is a well written and engaging page turner that follows Mikey during a particularly… Read More Book Review: ‘Game Changer’ by Tim Bowler

Book Review, Fiction, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘Fairy Tale Reform School: Flunked’ by Jen Calonita

What happens in Enchantasia, a.k.a. Fairy Tale Land, when you get caught for thieving? Sassy 12 year-old Gilly finds out for herself when she gets caught helping her parents (unbeknown to them) making ends meet. After all, one has got to do what one needs to do when one has five little brothers and sisters… Read More Book Review: ‘Fairy Tale Reform School: Flunked’ by Jen Calonita

Book Review, Fiction, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘Life Unaware’ by Cole Gibsen

Being a teenager is already hard; but it’s even harder when your mother is a congresswoman running for re-election. While seventeen year-old Reagan Fray doesn’t have to worry about material things, she has a lot of other things that weigh her down. The pressure of appearing perfect is extremely difficult; taking example from her mother,… Read More Book Review: ‘Life Unaware’ by Cole Gibsen

Book Review, Fiction, Writing, Young Adult

Book Review and Guest Post: ‘The Gossip File’ by Anna Staniszewski

In the third and final installment of The Dirt Diary series, we meet Ava—Rachel Lee’s alter ego of sorts. When Rachel’s Florida visit starts going sour, she turns to Ava to spice things us a little. For the trip which was supposed to be an occasion for her to catch up with her beloved Dad,… Read More Book Review and Guest Post: ‘The Gossip File’ by Anna Staniszewski

Book Review, Fiction, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘Model Undercover: Stolen With Style’ by Carina Axelsson

Straight off the heels of her week in Paris, Model Undercover: Stolen With Style follows sixteen year-old Axelle to the Big Apple where she has been asked to find a big black diamond that was stolen from a photo shoot. Although she has the connections—her aunt Venetia is the editor of a well-known fashion magazine… Read More Book Review: ‘Model Undercover: Stolen With Style’ by Carina Axelsson

Book Review, Fiction, Paranormal, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘Ghost Heart’ by Ripley Patton

This third book of the PSS Chronicles series by Ripley Patton continues the story of Olivia Black and her runaway friends, led by the elusive Marcus, straight after the brutal tragedy in the final pages of Ghost Hold. Some of the valiant band are held hostage, some are dead, some are hurt, and some on… Read More Book Review: ‘Ghost Heart’ by Ripley Patton