The Davenports by Krystal Marquis 1910, Chicago. The Davenports are one of the few rich Black families. I have seen this book many times over the years. I am a fan of TV shows like Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age. I don’t know why I skipped over this title so often. I think I … More The Davenports
One Word, Six Letters by Adib Khorram Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book! Dayton is dared to shout a word during an assembly at school. He is offered $20, and he wants to buy some Pop-Tarts. So, he shouts out a word that is a slur against people who are gay. He … More One Word, Six Letters
Two Perfect Lies by Natalie D. Richards Clara did something two years ago that resulted in her being arrested at school. Instead of becoming a total outcast, Lily, a girl that everyone loves, took her in as a friend and helped save her reputation. But now Lily is acting strange. She is asking about how … More Two Perfect Lies
The Island by Natasha Preston TikTok influencers are invited to an amusement park on an island. The owner is a billionaire who wanted a place for the wealthy to enjoy a very exclusive park. My first thoughts on this book were about the author’s decision to use TikTok as the social media platform. I remember … More The Island
Family of Liars by E. Lockhart Years ago, I read the book We Were Liars. This book is the prequel. I was worried that I didn’t remember enough of We Were Liars to enjoy this book. I do remember loving We Were Liars. I would book-talk it every chance I got. I devoured that book … More Family of Liars
Go Ask Alice by Anonymous I have had this book in my library for years. I kept it because I didn’t want to be the type of librarian who banned or hid books from students. I noticed that it hasn’t been checked out in years, and no one is even asking about it. I have … More Go Ask Alice
So People Know It’s Me by Francesca Maria Benvenuto I grabbed this book for a lot of reasons. It’s a book in translation (originally in Italian), and I like books in translation. I feel like I am expanding my worldview a little more by reading them. It’s about a 15-year-old boy in a juvenile detention … More So People Know It’s Me
It Lurks in the Night by Sarah Dass Thanks to Netgalley for the eARC! This book takes place in the Caribbean! I love reading about places I’ve never been! Maya is about to graduate high school, and she is excited about a camping trip she is taking with her three best friends: Pearl, Erica, and … More It Lurks in the Night
I Don’t Wish You Well by Jumata Emill Thank you, Netgalley, for providing this ARC Pryce is finishing his freshman year in college, studying journalism. He is made aware of a comment online about a series of murders in his hometown back when he was a freshman in high school. The murders were said to … More I Don’t Wish You Well
The Graveyard Club by R. L. Stine A graphic novel by R.L. Stine! I read this online from Booktrovert. Check it out! A group of teens living in the town of Grave’s End. A city surrounded by cemeteries. I personally would not live there. There is not a lot for them to do, so they … More The Graveyard Club
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