The Loop by Ben Oliver Adventure Mystery Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book gives you an unreal idea at the start, how the book keeps you engaged and introduces the characters quickly, then exciting plot point and the action starts. Plot twists, friends lost, and a sad end. The immense span of characters is a lot! For middle and high school teens.
Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure Lewis Hancox Autobiography Biography Graphic Novel * * * * Stars (Great!) Lewis Hancox looks back on (visits) his younger self, Lois, who felt awkward and wrong in her body until she realized that she was actually he/him, Lewis. This follows his story into young adulthood (through middle and high school and a bit beyond) with all of the usual teen angst PLUS a really rocky journey … Read more
Smaller Sister by Maggie Edkins Willis Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Tween * * * * Stars (Great!) Lucy and Olivia are sisters and best friends – they even have their own secret code. Once Olivia becomes a teenager, though, things start to change. She becomes anxious and depressed and obsesses over her body/how she looks. Worst of all, she no longer has time or energy or patience for younger Lucy. When Olivia is officially diagnosed … Read more
We Are Okay by Nina LaCour LGBTQ+ Realistic Fiction Young Adult Fiction * * * * Stars (Great!) When Marin’s grandfather passed away and she learned some uncomfortable truths about secrets he had been hiding from her, she immediately cut ties and left her old life, friends, and relationships behind. She spent the week before her college classes officially started living in a motel room and thinking and simultaneously trying not to think about what … Read more
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
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