If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan Published: August 20th 2013 by Alqonquin Young Readers Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): In this stunning debut, a young Iranian American writer pulls back the curtain on one of the most hidden corners of a much-talked-about culture. Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin,… Continue reading Forbidden Love in Tehran: If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan
Tag: young adult contemporary
Grief + Loss: When You Were Here by Daisy Whitney
When You Were Here by Daisy Whitney Published: June 4th 2013 by Little, Brown Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): Filled with humor, raw emotion, a strong voice, and a brilliant dog named Sandy Koufax, When You Were Here explores the two most powerful forces known to man-death and love. Daisy Whitney brings her characters to life… Continue reading Grief + Loss: When You Were Here by Daisy Whitney
The Memory of a Motorcycle: The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler
With a focus on family as much as first love, and a diverse cast of characters, this is a stand out young adult novel.
10 YA Novels with LGBTQ Characters
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
Feminist Fridays: Sexism in the World of Science Fiction + Diversity in Dystopian Fiction + Badass YA Heroines
I find I’m always interested in feminist perspectives, whether it’s in regards to literature, pop culture, or current events. Feminist Fridays is going to be my forum for discussing these issues, and may come in the form of book (or other media) reviews, link roundups, or my rambling thoughts essays. If you’d like to make a habit of discussing… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: Sexism in the World of Science Fiction + Diversity in Dystopian Fiction + Badass YA Heroines
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