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5 Under-Appreciated Contemporary Young Adult Novels

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There are so many great contemporary and realistic young adult novels.  So many, in fact, that there are some books I just don’t get to talk up enough. These are five young adult novels I think deserve more attention and discussion. Not only did they really resonate with me, I think they will have a… Continue reading 5 Under-Appreciated Contemporary Young Adult Novels

10 YA Novels with LGBTQ Characters

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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

A Different Kind of LGBTQ Book: The Sin-Eater’s Confession by Ilsa Bick

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The Sin-Eater’s Confession by Ilsa Bick Published: March 1st 2013 by Carolrhoda Books Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis: People in Merit, Wisconsin, always said Jimmy was . . . you know. But people said all sorts of stupid stuff. Nobody really knew anything. Nobody really knew Jimmy. I guess you could say I knew Jimmy as well… Continue reading A Different Kind of LGBTQ Book: The Sin-Eater’s Confession by Ilsa Bick