Tag: #harperteen

• Not So Pure and Simple Review

  Del has had a crush on Kiera Westing since kindergarten. And now, during their junior year, she’s finally available. So when Kiera volunteers for an opportunity at their church, Del’s right behind her. Though he quickly realizes he’s inadvertently signed himself up for a Purity Pledge. His best friend, Qwan, doesn’t believe anyone is worth…

  rachelbeerwoman

  February 4, 2026

  Reviews

  #africanamericanfiction, #contemporaryfiction, #contemporaryromance, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #lamargiles, #rachelreads&reviews, #realisticfiction, #religion, #sexualhealth, #toxicmasculinity, #YA

• YA books

  The Assignment by Liza Wiemer SENIOR YEAR. When an assignment given by a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solution, a euphemism used to describe the Nazi plan for the genocide of the Jewish people, Logan March and Cade Crawford are horrified. Their teacher cannot seriously expect anyone to…

  rachelbeerwoman

  January 23, 2026

  Book Suggestions

  #angelinaboulley, #antisemitism, #asianamerican, #asianamericanhistory, #asianmcs, #delcourtpress, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #indigenousfiction, #indigenousmcs, #joannaho, #littlebrownbooksforyoungreaders, #lizawiemer, #marikoturj, #poppy, #rachelreads&reviews, #theassignment, #theothersideofperfect, #thesilencethatbindsus, #warriorgirlunearthed, #YA

• Loveboat Forever Review

  Pearl Wong knows who she is, aspiring pianist who has already played on stages around the world, and knows where she’s going, the Apollo Summer Program, a guarantee acceptance to the wider classical music community. Until she gets into a tiktok scandal where her hat, remiscent of old Asian stereotypes, draws fire and her spot…

  rachelbeerwoman

  January 9, 2024

  Reviews

  #abigailhingwen, #comingofage, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #loveboatforever, #rachelreads&reviews, #YA

• Oct Books

  The Moonlit Vine by Elizabeth Santiago Santiago’s debut novel begins with the conquest of the Caribbean as Anacoana’s daughter watches the conquistadors burn down her kingdom. She and her own daughter are in hiding and she gifts her with a zemi that will protect her and connect her to her ancestors. In the present day,…

  rachelbeerwoman

  October 31, 2023

  Book Suggestions

  #beautyandthebeast, #byrongraves, #contemporaryromance, #datingmakesperfect, #dcink, #dehliaadler, #deliaowens, #disneyhyperion, #elizabethsantiago, #entangledteen, #goingbicostal, #graphicnovel, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #heartdrum, #jenniferdonnelly, #julioanta, #kilalaprincess, #kissthegirl, #kween, #latinxhistory, #lee&low, #littlemermaid, #lostinabook, #manga, #meanttobe, #monicagomezhira, #naokodaka, #nonfiction, #onceuponaquincenera, #pintipdunn, #putnam'ssons, #quilltreebooks, #rachelreads&reviews, #rikatanaka, #romcom, #sinagrace, #sisepueda, #st.martinspress, #superman, #theharvestsofyouth, #themoonlitvine, #tokoyopop, #vinchetchum, #wherethecrawdadssing, #YA, #yasminfloresmontanez, #zoraidacordova

• Broken Throne Review

  This final anathology brings things full circle as Aveyard through the historian-academic Julian Jacos give readers an overview of the world that sprung the Red and Silver universe, important figures and timelines, maps, and declassified materials. This along with five novellas, two previously collected plus three all new ones! So let’s get to it.

  rachelbeerwoman

  October 21, 2023

  Reviews

  #anathology, #brokenthrone, #farewell, #firelight, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #ironheart, #novellas, #queensong, #rachelreads&reviews, #redqueenseries, #shortstorycollection, #steelscars, #victoriaaveyard, #worldbehind, #YA

• Happily Ever After Review

  This is a delightful collection of Cass’ Selection novellas with bonus scenes and alternate POVs of events from the original trilogy, and really pretty illustrations giving a better glimpse of the characters.

  rachelbeerwoman

  October 5, 2023

  Reviews

  #bonusmaterial, #celeste, #epilogue, #fantasy, #happilyeverafter, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #kieracass, #rachelreads&reviews, #thefavorite, #themaid, #theprince, #thequeen, #theselectionnovellas, #theselectionseries, #YA

• The Crown Review

  Since her mother’s heart attack, her father looking like he’s about to have a heart attack, and her recent decision to embrace the idea of love, Eadlyn has decided to step up. She will start representing Illea for the first time on her own, and she’s not going to end the Selection with an engagement.…

  rachelbeerwoman

  October 4, 2023

  Reviews

  #fantasy, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #kieracass, #rachelreads&reviews, #romance, #thecrown, #theselectionseries, #YA

• The Heir Review

  About 20 years since King Maxon and Queen America’s love story, Illea has made close allies, been involved in no wars and peace reigns. Somewhat. Even though the caste system has been eradicated, post-caste discrimination is still a major issue, with minor riots spilling out and discontent aimed at the monarchy is making the palace…

  rachelbeerwoman

  October 3, 2023

  Reviews

  #fantasy, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #kieracass, #rachelreads&reviews, #romance, #theheir, #theselectionseries, #YA

• The One Review

  35 girls enter, four are left, and only one can wear the crown. Of course, we already know who that one is but the journey America takes as she inadvertedly starts a revolution prompts . . . conflicting feelings. Since King Clarkson threatened America in the previous book, she’s been on her best behavior and…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 29, 2023

  Reviews

  #dystopianfiction, #fantasy, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #kieracass, #rachelreads&reviews, #theone, #theselectionseries, #YA

• The Elite

  35 girls entered the palace, six are left, and now there are specific “events” that are supposed to weed out the contenders. America thinks she’s in love with Maxon but after the inclusion of Aspen back in her sphere, and the challenges of being a potential princess start to mount, she finds herself doubtful fo…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 24, 2023

  Reviews

  #harpercollins, #harperteen, #kieracass, #rachelreads&reviews, #theelite, #theselectionseries, #YA