I am SOOOOO excited to read this book by my favorite writing professor!! Jo is an incredible writer, teacher and human being. Congrats, Jo, on your third book release! If this is anything like Lessons from a Dead Girl & Jumping Off Swings, I am in for a treat. Check out all the fabulous reviews … Continue reading Excited to Read…..Pearl by Jo Knowles
Category: YA Books
YA Book Review
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow. This book kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. It's Night Of The Living Dead in a real-life scenario. What happens when you can't get rid of the zombies? Where is society generations later? … Continue reading YA Book Review
No More Teachers, No More Books….
It's that time of year when school is finishing up and kids are thinking about those long summer days with no studying and no homework. But just when they thought it was safe to relax, the dreaded Summer Reading List arrives. In the elementary school kids get a suggested reading list, which some parents follow … Continue reading No More Teachers, No More Books….
YA Book Review
Crank by Ellen Hopkins My rating: 3 of 5 stars OK, I liked this book a lot, but I think that Burned was much better. For some reason, I didn't feel like I could identify with Kristina/Bree as much as I have with other characters, but I have also never had a crank addiction either. … Continue reading YA Book Review
>YA Book Review: Burned
>Burned by Ellen Hopkins My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was blown away by this book. It was incredible. And Ellen Hopkins is an amazing writer. I've heard that she's gotten some flack about topics in her books, which only makes me like her more. I was riveted from beginning to end. And luckily … Continue reading >YA Book Review: Burned
>YA Book Review: Secret Keeper
>Secret Keeper by Mitali Perkins My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this book - it was bittersweet, but such a beautiful story about the bond between sisters and the importance of family, no matter what the cost. The characters are real and the writing made me feel like I was there in India. … Continue reading >YA Book Review: Secret Keeper
>Good Reads YA Review
>The False Princess by Eilis O'Neal My rating: 3 of 5 stars I have to say, I enjoyed reading this book more than I originally thought I would. It has some strong characters and a good story line with some twists that may or may not be predictable. It is geared to teens/YA, which I … Continue reading >Good Reads YA Review