Book Review: The Only Girl in Town by Ally Condie

*I received this digital ARC on NetGalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: The Only Girl in Town Author: Ally CondiePublisher: Dutton Books for Young ReadersPublication Date: September 19, 2023ISBN: 9780593327173 Synopsis:For July Fielding, nothing has been the same since that summer before senior year. Once, she had Alex to be herContinue reading “Book Review: The Only Girl in Town by Ally Condie”

Book Review: Why I’m Here by Jill Frayne

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: Why I’m HereAuthor: Jill FraynePublisher: NeWest PressPublication Date: May 2022ISBN: 978-1-77439-049-8 Synopsis from Goodreads:Fifteen-year-old Gale is desperate to get out of Whitehorse, a fact that is immediately clear to counsellor Helen Cotillard when Gale walks into her office with her reluctant stepmother.Continue reading “Book Review: Why I’m Here by Jill Frayne”

Book Review: hello (from here) by Chandler Baker and Wesley King

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: hello (from here)Authors: Chandler Baker and Wesley KingPublisher: DialPublication Date: September 7, 2021ISBN: 9780593326121 Synopsis from Goodreads:Maxine and Jonah meet in the canned goods aisle just as California is going into lockdown. Max’s part-time job as a personal grocery shopper is aboutContinue reading “Book Review: hello (from here) by Chandler Baker and Wesley King”

Book Review: Craftfulness: Mend Yourself by Making Things

* I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: Craftfulness Authors: Rosmary Davidson and Arzu Tahsin Publisher: Appetite by Random House Publication Date: January 29, 2019 ISBN: 9780525610427 Synopsis from Goodreads:Integrating mindfulness, neuroscience, positive psychology, and creativity research, Craftfulness offers a thought-provoking and surprising reconsideration of craft, and how making thingsContinue reading “Book Review: Craftfulness: Mend Yourself by Making Things”

Book Review: The Light Between Worlds by Laura E. Weymouth

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: The Light Between Worlds Author: Laura E. Weymouth Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: October 23, 2018 ISBN: 9780062696878 Synopsis from Goodreads:Five years ago, Evelyn and Philippa Hapwell cowered from air strikes in a London bomb shelter. But that night took a turnContinue reading “Book Review: The Light Between Worlds by Laura E. Weymouth”

Book Review: Broken Things by Lauren Oliver

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: Broken Things Author: Lauren Oliver Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date: October 2, 2018 ISBN: 9780062224132 Synopsis from Goodreads: It’s been five years since Summer Marks was brutally murdered in the woods.  Everyone thinks Mia and Brynn killed their best friend. That driven byContinue reading “Book Review: Broken Things by Lauren Oliver”

Review: Open Heart, Open Mind by Clara Hughes

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: Open Heart, Open Mind Author: Clara Hughes Publisher: Touchstone Publication Date: September 15, 2015 ISBN: 9781476756981 Synopsis from Goodreads: In 2006, when Clara Hughes stepped onto the Olympic podium in Torino, Italy, she became the first and only athlete ever to winContinue reading “Review: Open Heart, Open Mind by Clara Hughes”

Review: This One Summer by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki

 Title: This One Summer Authors: Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki Publisher: First Second Publication Date: May 2014 ISBN: 9781626720947 Synopsis from Goodreads: Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It’s their getaway, their refuge. Rosie’s friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she neverContinue reading “Review: This One Summer by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki”

Review: Every Day by David Levithan

Title: Every Day Author: David Levithan Publisher: Knopf Date Published: 2012 ISBN: 9780307931887 Synopsis from Goodreads: There’s never any warning about where it will be or who it will be. A has made peace with that, even established guidelines by which to live: Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere. It’s allContinue reading “Review: Every Day by David Levithan”