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She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan Review
“She didn’t just want greatness. She wanted the world.” Shelley Parker-Chan Pitched as Mulan meets The Song of Achilles, She Who Became the Sun is a gender-bent re-imagining of the rise to power of Zhu Yuanzhang, the peasant rebel who drove out the Mongols, unified China, and became the founding Emperor of the Ming Dynasty…
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The Husbands by Chandler Baker – dazzling honesty
Nora is a full-time lawyer and a mom of one with another on the way. Nora is also married, although her husband does what so many do, view his childrearing responsibilities as “helping” Nora out. There’s the occasional hour of reluctant babysitting, but otherwise, husband (Hayden) disappears when the going gets even a little tough…
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Ski Weekend by Rektok Ross Review
I love a great people vs. nature thriller, and Rektok Ross’ debut Ski Weekend delivers chills, thrills, and an eerie atmosphere. This survivalist YA thriller is just the read to pick up (bundled up with a cozy blanket) once the snow sticks this season. Or if you live in a warmer climate, like me, now…
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The Jasmine Project by Meredith Ireland Review
Sugar and spice and everything nice — this YA rom-com comped as Jenny Han meets The Bachelorette about a teen Korean American adoptee whose fifty-person family decides to save her from her total dud (and cheater) of a boyfriend via a secret dating contest with three of Orlando’s most eligible bachelors is an absolute delight!…
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Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty Review
Apples Never Fall was my first Liane Moriarty — I know, I seem to enjoy doing things backward — and, man, this is the beginning of a great love! Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, The Husband’s Secret, here I come. Moriarty is the #1 most followed author on GoodReads in Australia. Seriously, someone please…
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White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson Review
I’ve never had a particular fear of bedbugs, but call me a convert. Tiffany D. Jackson’s YA ghost story slash psychological thriller White Smoke is a masterpiece for the ages and the perfect read for anyone looking to get terrified this Halloween. Marigold’s family is of the blended variety, but there’s little (um, zero) harmony.…
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The Anniversary by Laura Marshall Review
On 15 June 1994, Travis Green shot and killed eleven people, including himself. This shocking event makes the small town of Hartshead instantly and lastingly infamous. Twenty-five years later, the daughter of Travis Green’s last victim — Tragic Cassie Colman (only four years old at the time of the shooting) — returns to Hartshead to…
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When You Dream by Daniëlla van Heerden & Megan Werner Review
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.” Harriet Tubman Fifteen-year-old Megan Werner is such a dreamer, and what she dreams about is flying. Her favorite movie is Top Gun, and her idol: Amelia Earhart. But when Megan dreams about flying, it’s not just taking any old standard plane for a spin from a local airfield.…
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The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green Review
There is something exhilarating about having a favorite author when that author nails it every single time, even in a non-fiction collection of personal essays about our current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped our planet — the Anthropocene. In his first-ever foray into the world of non-fiction, Green writes about the…
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The Corpse Queen by Heather Herrman Review
The Corpse Queen is a dark and broody YA historical mystery/coming-of-age tale filled with death and dead bodies and is perfect for fans of Stalking Jack the Ripper. When Molly Green’s pregnant best friend Kitty is found drowned (murdered) in a river, Molly’s entire life is turned upside down. Kitty’s death — the way her…
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33 Most Anticipated October YA Books
Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper Kerri Maniscalco comes the sizzling, sweepingly romantic sequel to Kingdom of the Wicked! One sister. Two sinful princes.Infinite deception with a side of revenge…Welcome to Hell. After selling her soul to become Queen of the Wicked, Emilia travels to the Seven Circles…
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Burden Falls by Kat Ellis Review
It’s almost time for the spooky season, and do I have a paranormal YA suspense recommendation for you! Burden Falls is the US title and cover. It’s Wicked Little Deeds in the UK, SA, and AUS. In true Kat Ellis fashion, Burden Falls (like Ellis’ debut, Harrow Lake, which receives a crossover mention) treats readers…
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