“Some truths only tragedy can teach. The first one I learned is that when people acknowledge your pain, they wat your pain to acknowledge them back. They need to witness it in real time, or else you’re not doing your part.” p.13 TW/CW for the books: Readers will need to handle engaging with scenes and…
Book Review: The Inheritance Games
The Inheritance GamesJennifer Lynn Barnes Did I finish this one and then immediately start the second? And then also the third once I was done with that? Yes. Yes I did. A little something for everyone, and absolute peak YA reading candy! Jennifer Lynn Barnes has outdone herself with this compulsive read for anyone who…
Graphic Novel Review: The Breakaways
The BreakawaysCathy G. Johnson Certain things worked really well for this, in particular the art style. Johnson does an excellent job at drawing middle schoolers that perfectly encapsulates the in-between child and teen phase. Her dedication to different body types also was so wonderful to see, in addition to the style and personality offered to…
Book Review: Only a Monster
Only a MonsterVanessa Len In this first installment of a dark speculative trilogy, we meet sixteen year old Joan who has grown up in a family of eccentric (read “criminal”) individuals, with her passion for history and historical reenactment good naturedly humored by them, even her budding romance with the very cute coworker Nick. Things…
Middle Grade Manga Round-up and Review
Rather than make an excessively long post with all the manga I read so far in 2023, I thought it best to sort it out into middle grade and high school! Grouped by ascending grade appeal/appropriateness, I hope this list helps any discerning librarians, parents, or readers out there find their next great read. Shonen…
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