Tag: young adult
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Book Review: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
Set in 1910s Chicago, this book follows the two Davenport daughters, Olivia and Helen, their friend Ruby, and their maid Amy-Rose. The Davenports are one of the few wealthy Black families at the time, putting them in the crosshairs of societal expectations. In their circles, they enjoy the privileges of their wealth, but outside of…
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Book Review: Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
I’m normally not drawn to YA Fantasy, but the cover of this one caught my eye at the bookstore. Outside of One Piece and Frenchman’s Creek, I’ve never ventured into pirate stories. I thought this one might be a fun read…
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Book Review: All the Tomorrows After by Joanne Yi
I added this book to my Book of the Month box on impulse, and I’m so glad that I did. I’m not always a huge fan of coming-of-age stories, but this one was so well done that it felt relatable to read as an adult…
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Book Review: Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson
I figured I’d go ahead and pick up this book after I finished The Box in the Woods. After realizing my reading tastes have changed, I didn’t go into this one expecting the same enthusiasm as I did returning to the series after the original trilogy…
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Book Review: The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson
t’s been a few years since I binged the first three books in the Truly Devious series. I remember being so hooked that I read them over the span of two days. When the third book didn’t end on a cliffhanger, I wanted to be sure that when I picked up book four, I was prepared for…
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Book Review: The Star That Always Stays by Anna Rose Johnson
When Norvia’s mother remarries, she moves from the island where she was allowed to celebrate her Ojibwe heritage to the city. Suddenly, she’s being told to hide the fact that she’s Native, including from her stepfather and brother. Adapting to city life isn’t easy, but Norvia remains optimistic…
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Book Review: Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys
I’ve procrastinated reading this book for so long because I’ve read almost all of Ruta Sepetys’ books by now. Is it any surprise that this has been another five-star read for me?…
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Book Review: The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit by Sara Jane Loyster
The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit is one of my favorite paintings. I was ecstatic to see that someone had written a novel inspired by it! Going in, I didn’t realize it would be a time travel story. While those are hit or miss for me, I enjoyed how this one was done. It worked well…
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Book Review: Maria von Trapp and Her Musical Family by Cheri Blomquist
Earlier this year, I read Maria by Michelle Moran and loved it so much. I felt starved for more of the Von Trapp Family. I particularly wanted to read more about their time in America. I’d purchased this book a couple of years ago and had forgotten about it until I read Maria. This book covered a lot of…
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Book Review: Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks
I’m probably one of the few people who was introduced to this book as an adult rather than in school. I guess that means I missed out on the period where this was believed to be a real teenager’s diary. From what I understand, the author was Beatrice Sparks. I happened by this book/controversy on…