Queer lit is my favorite category of YA lit. Even as a heterosexual, cisgender woman, I still relate to these characters and am often moved by their stories. I think it’s important for queer readers to be able to find stories that reflect them, but I also think it’s important for all readers to seek… Continue reading 10 YA Novels with LGBTQ Characters
Tag: Cinders & Sapphires
Upstairs/Downstairs: Cinders & Sapphires by Leila Rasheed
I’m a fan of period film and television in general. I love all the various adaptations of Jane Austen’s books and my favorite movie is The Age of Innocence with Daniel Day-Lewis. Downton Abbey is my new favorite. I love the costumes, the intrigue, and the upstairs/downstairs intersecting storylines between the lives of the servants… Continue reading Upstairs/Downstairs: Cinders & Sapphires by Leila Rasheed
What I’m Reading: 5 January 2013 YA Releases
In 2013, I’m going to try to be more strategic about my reading. Right now I’m getting a feel for what’s coming out and also thinking about what older titles I should put on my priority shelf. But here’s what I’m looking forward to that’s coming out January. The Archived by Victoria Schwab Imagine a… Continue reading What I’m Reading: 5 January 2013 YA Releases