Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff LGBTQ+ Realistic Fiction Tween * * * * Stars (Great!) When Annabelle returns for her final year at school (6th grade) there are two surprises waiting for her. The first is a new teacher who is interested in students’ input to create their social studies curriculum for the year. The second is a new student – Bailey – who uses they/them pronouns and helps Annabelle learn more about … Read more
Smile Beach Murder by Alicia Bessette Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book takes place on an island off of the Carolinas with a young adult named Callie. She just lost her job as a writer and has returned home with a heavy heart. As her mom died here by jumping off the lighthouse. When returning, there is another person who ends up jumping, and while it … Read more
Fairy Tail manga series by Hiro Mashima Fantasy Manga Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) A wizard is looking to join the Fairy Tail squad. She meeds someone who claims to help her, but he uses her. This book has comedy and is easy to read. For middle and high school teens.
Heartstopper #3 by Alice Oseman Graphic Novel LGBTQ+ Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The evolution of the relationship between Charlie and Nick and how they navigate being part of the LGBTQ+ community. This book has great illustrations and an amazing plot! For older teens and adults.
The Last Treasure by Janet S. Anderson Adventure Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The story starts with a boy named Ellsworth. He and his dad live in an apartment. His mom died when he was still little. On his 13th birthday he was allowed to go meet the rest of his family. Elizabeth, his grandmother, always had given him a birthday card, but this time she said in the card … Read more
Playing the Palace by Paul Rudnick LGBTQ+ Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) If you like Romance and Royalty definitely read this book!! It was cute, funny, and definitely a bit emotional throughout the entire thing!! The prince from London and an American guy from NJ meet and start to fall in love… Maybe a bit cliché, but the drama they face from the queen and the world spices it up!! Will … Read more
It’s Not Summer Without You Summer I Turned Pretty, book #2 by Jenny Han Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Belly and her family always went to Cousins for the summer, however, this year it was different. Susannah had gotten sick again and Conrad might be out of the picture. Summer used to be something to look forward to, but now Belly was wishing summer would never come. While … Read more
Love, Lies, and Spies by Cindy Anstey Historical Fiction Mystery Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book was a good read because it is intelligently written, providing for a challenging, but entertaining read. I looked forward to reading it and loved the constant action and twists. For older teens.
Terms and Conditions Fine Print series, book #2 by Lauren Asher Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Iris works as an assistant for Declan, a future CEO of Dreamland. Declan needs a fake marriage with someone in order for him to get his inheritance from his recently passed grandfather. Iris comes up with an agreement to become Declan’s wife for the sake of his inheritance. Both come into the contractual marriage without … Read more
The Book of Life All Souls series, book #3 by Deborah Harkness Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Following Diana and Matthew as they come back from the 16th century. They find that past mistakes haunt them and also trying to deal with incoming twins that might be part witch and part vampire. This book keeps you on your toes with different events happening. This book is truly the … Read more