Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I loved the musical Dear Evan Hansen and I was excited to read the novelization of the show.  I enjoyed the book but it didn't quite live up to my expectations. Title: Dear Evan Hanesen Author: Val Emmich, Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul Note: I listened to the audio …

Indie Author Spotlight: John Clement-Gallo

Hey everyone, it’s Sarah! Today, our blog is going to feature an indie teen author, John Clement-Gallo, who has begun working on his Shadowverse series. He reached out to us for an honest review in exchange for his ebook. This new voice has potential for growth in the YA world and it will be interesting …

Mock Mondays: Caldecott Awards

Hi All! It’s Becky. I’m back for another Mock Mondays! This week I will be sharing with you two picture books that I think should be considered for the Caldecott Award. If you are unfamiliar with the award it is given by the American Library Association to the illustrator that gave the most distinguished contribution …

Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we discuss The Ending of Thistle Tate by Katelyn Detweiler and How the Light Get In by Katy Upperman. We received eARCs of these book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ3xTSFfT5o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FN27W0oE-E  

How it Feels to Float by Helena Fox

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I received this from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Biz. Biz has alot going on. She has never had a romantic interest before, but when she kisses her best friend, Grace, their relationship becomes strained. In attempt to move on, Biz considers hooking up with someone else …

Stain by A.G. Howard

Hi All!  It's Becky.  I have a complicated relationship with A.G. Howard's books.  I loved her Splintered Series but I really didn't care for her book RoseBlood (see review below).  I was nervous when I started listening to the audio book for her newest release Stain and I wasn't completely wrong to be hesitant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QHgijW9Ev4 …

TBR Thursday: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! My brother suggested this book several months ago and even lent me his own personal copy. This is completely shocking because my brother "hates" to read. He has some difficulty reading, but he reads more than any other self-proclaimed anti-reader. He loved this book so much that he bought it, which …

The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I loved Bill Konigsberg's Openly Straight series so I was excited when I found the audio book for his newest novel on Overdrive.  I had high hopes for this book and I was not disappointed. Title: The Music of What Happens Author: Bill Konigsberg Note: I listened to the audio …

Tween Review: Game of Stars by Sayantani DasGupta

Hi everyone, it's Sarah! I read the first book in this series Serpent's Secret and was totally hooked. When I got the ARC from the publisher, I couldn't believe my luck. Here is my review in exchange for that book. Summary: Kiranmala just got back from saving the world, it is just too bad she …

What We’re Excited That: August Books!

Happy officially summer, everyone!  We don't know about where you are but here it definitely getting hot.  What's the best way to beat the heat?  Curling up with a cool new book.  Here is just a short list of books we can't wait to read that are being released in August: Becky's List: Vow of …