Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat
This was one of my favorite books that I read last year! The story is set in a fantasy world and features a twist on the the "Dark vs Light" trope. The sequel is coming out this winter, so it's…
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
Lynn Painter’s debut novel Better than the Movies follows high school senior Liz Buxbaum, a quirky girl who is always on the lookout for a movie-like boyfriend. When her forever crush Michael moves back to town, Liz swallows her pride…
Loveless by Alice Oseman
From the bestselling YA author of the Heartstopper graphic novels, now a popular Netflix drama series, comes another story of identity and self-acceptance perfect for fans of "Love, Simon." Finding love has never been easy for Georgia. She has never…
Striking Distance by Sarah Rees Brennan
A fun story in the Fence universe created by C.S. Pacat with great character development. It was fun to see the characters interact outside of what we got with the graphic novels. However, I do wish there was more romance…
Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu
The artwork in this charming graphic novel will steal your heart. Eric "Bitty" Bittle is a former ice skater turned hockey player with a successful baking vlog. He chronicles his first year in college and his journey finding his place…
Fence by C.S. Pacat
The first volume of Fence covers issues 1-4 and is full of angst, drama, and sports. Nicholas is a newcomer to the prestigious and competitive school King's Row, and his roommate is going to be his biggest competition. There is…
Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
Oseman has crafted a charming and sweet story about friendship and growing up. Charlie is out and proud and his crush on seemingly straight Nick seems pointless. The exploration of emotion and friendship will fill your soul. Reserve a copy…
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell
A great fall read that made me want to go to a pumpkin patch, like the one featured. It also made me want to try to make this amazing dessert called a Pumpkin Bomb, which according to the book is…
Stain by A.G. Howard
This is one of my favorite fairy tale retellings of the Princess and the Pea, and it combines several other fairy tales! I appreciated how this author chose to diverge from the original fairy tales, while still including enough of…
Sorcery ofThorns by Margaret Rogerson
Rogerson crafted a fabulous story full of magic, libraries, and grimoires. This is a standalone book and while the end is satisfying, I'll always wish for more time with these characters. I definitely crave more of the banter between Nathaniel…