Tag: #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

• Sept Books

  Fatima Tate Takes the Cake by Khadijah VanBrakle Fatima Tate is a good Muslim daughter although her desire to become a professional pastry chef and opening a bakery is not on her parent’s agenda for their daughter’s good future. But that’s just the start of Fatima chafing against the rules. She’s going to be going…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 30, 2023

  Book Suggestions

  #adialsaid, #akemidawnbowman, #allyouhavetodo, #anathologies, #anikafarjardo, #anthem, #areyoutheregod?itsmemargaret, #autumnallen, #blackrosewriting, #bloomsbury, #boundless, #candlewickpress, #chriscolfer, #claireforrest, #comingofage, #davidbowles, #dcink, #deborahwiles, #dragonkiss, #e.d.baker, #emikojean, #ericsmith, #erinentradakelly, #fantasy, #fatimatatetakesthecake, #feiwel&friends, #gabrielpicolo, #goldymoldavsky, #graphicnovel, #guadalupegarciamccall, #harpercollins, #historicalfiction, #holidaybooks, #i’dratherburnthanbloom, #I.W.gregorio, #inkyardpress, #ismeewilliams, #jasminewarga, #judyblume, #kamigarcia, #karenyin, #khadijahvanbrakle, #kindofabigdeal, #kokila, #lorielryon, #lowergrade, #macmillian, #magicalrealism, #magichasnoborders, #melinamangal, #middlegrade, #nafizaazad, #nasgraqraineyhopson, #nazkutub, #nikitagill, #oliviachadha, #parallellines, #preetichhibber, #rachelreads&reviews, #randyribay, #rebeccabalcarcel, #robin, #ruthmarkseglash, #sabaatahir, #samiraahmed, #sangumandanna, #sayantanidasgupta, #scholastic, #secretofthemoonconch, #shannonc.f.rogers, #shannongibney, #shannonhale, #shreyailaanasuya, #sixtiestrilogy, #sonacharaipotra, #squarefish, #struckbylightning, #swatiteerdhala, #tahirabrar, #talesofthefrogprincess, #tanzaniabhathena, #tarasim, #teentitans, #thedragonprincess, #torreymaldonado, #traceybaptiste, #veerahiranandani, #whereyouseeyourself, #YA, #yearling

• 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

• The Books of Bayern: River Secrets Review

  Hale is back with the lovable jokester, Razo. The sheep herder is now one of Bayern’s Own. Or Bayern’s worst which is what other soldiers say behind his back. Yes, Razo knows he isn’t the best fighter or spear thrower nor can he speak the fire language and wind language of his friends. But he…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 18, 2023

  Reviews

  #bloomsbury, #fantasy, #rachelreads&reviews, #riversecrets, #shannonhale, #thebooksofbayern, #YA

• The Selection Review

  America Singer is a Five, the caste of artists and musicians. They may provide entertainment and culture but it is a seasonal rank that makes her family’s finances a balancing act. That’s why her mother is thrilled about Prince Jaxon’s upcoming Selection. If America is chosen from the lottery, she and 34 other girls may…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 15, 2023

  Uncategorized

  #fantasy, #harpercollins, #harperteen, #kieracass, #rachelreads&reviews, #theselection, #theselectionseries, #YA

• Ogre Enchanted Review

  All Evie wants is to be a healer. In fact, she’s running quite a fruitful apothocary for her village in Jenn with her best friend, Wormy as her first patient and bookkeeper. But much to Evie’s distress, Wormy likes her far more than a friend. Even though they’re way too young in Evie’s opinion but…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 13, 2023

  Reviews

  #fairytale, #fantasy, #gailcarsonlevine, #harpercollins, #ogreenchanted, #rachelreads&reviews, #YA

• Author Highlight: Kody Keplinger

  There are some authors who just get the teen experience. Keplinger is one of those authors which makes sense since she made her debut, The DUFF, when she was seventeen. You may have heard of The DUFF movie, but the book, like always, is so so much beter. The movie just takes the phrase “Designated…

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 11, 2023

  Book/Author Highlight

  #comingofage, #kodykeplinger, #lyingoutloud, #poppy, #rachelreads&reviews, #theduff, #YA

• Perfect Scoundrels Review

  Worlds collide in the thrilling conclusin to The Heist Society trilogy when one of their own becomes the mark of an insidious long con and tests the line between business and personal feelings. And for once, Kat may not be able to steal it back.

  rachelbeerwoman

  September 1, 2023

  Reviews

  #allycarter, #disneyhyperion, #perfectscoundrels, #rachelreads&reviews, #theheistsocietytrilogy, #YA

• Aug Books

  Huck: The Remarkable True Story of How One Lost Puppy Traught a Family-and a Whole Town-About Hope and Happy Endings by Janet Elder As I’ve said multiple times. I’m a sucker for dog memoirs even if they’re a bit sad because, with all the variations, it harbors the same theme. Dogs teach us more about…

  rachelbeerwoman

  August 31, 2023

  Book Suggestions

  #aconytebooks, #amandabridgeman, #annasortino, #awjantha, #beckyalbertalli, #blackflame, #broadwaybooks, #centaurrising, #comingofage, #cradle, #debcaletti, #disneyhyperion, #gennmcmenemy, #ginnyrorby, #girlunframed, #givemeasign, #hocuspocusandtheallnewsequel, #howtospeakdolphin, #huck, #janeyolen, #jarrettkrosoczka, #jennywilliamson, #jimmybeason, #josephbruchac, #juliemerberg, #kateinwaiting, #kimberlygriffithslittle, #marvelcomics, #memoir, #nativeamerican, #nativeamericansinhistory, #nicejewishgirls, #nonfiction, #penguinrandomhouse, #putnam'ssons, #rachelreads&reviews, #reycraft, #rockridgepress, #scholastic, #scholasticgraphix, #soundoflight, #sunshine, #thetimeofthefireflies, #voicesofthepeople, #willwight, #womenofmythology, #worldmythology, #YA