This is my original review of If I Stay and Where She Went by Gayle Forman. I’ve since reviewed the film adaptation of If I Stay and compiled a list of 15 YA novels for fans of If I Stay. “If you stay, I’ll do whatever you want. I’ll quit the band, go with you… Continue reading Adam and Mia: If I Stay and Where She Went by Gayle Forman
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The Glorious Ache: The Miseducation of Cameron Post
The first shift of my new job as the young adult assistant librarian was the day that we would have added The Miseducation of Cameron Post to the new book shelf, had I not checked it out. I noticed it amongst the stack of new arrivals because of the gorgeous cover of a girl in… Continue reading The Glorious Ache: The Miseducation of Cameron Post
The Slow Burn: April & Oliver by Tess Callahan
My sister has been studying abroad in Morocco this last semester. Though she’s never really dated a man before (her previous relationships have been with women), she’s fallen in love with a beautiful Arab man. Since they are living in a Muslim society, PDA is highly frowned upon. Male visitors are not allowed in her… Continue reading The Slow Burn: April & Oliver by Tess Callahan
A Summer of Vampires
I love vampire stories. Since I first watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I’ve been fascinated by these creatures and their potential to delve into the darker elements of human nature. Modern vampires stories provide the perfect venue to create allegories that explore sex and death. I can’t get enough of quality vampire fiction. Luckily, to sate my appetite, my three… Continue reading A Summer of Vampires
To Not Act My Age: Legend and The Sharp Time
I didn’t read young many adult books when I was a teenager (I can think of only one; it was Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger. It’s fabulous and I’m so glad I came across it when I did). I went through my RL Stine phase in fifth grade, so I didn’t always read adult books,… Continue reading To Not Act My Age: Legend and The Sharp Time
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