Book Review: Heart of Grit
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1w ago
Heart of Grit by Shelli Sivert Genre: Young Adult / Historical Fiction ISBN: 9798350924480 Print Length: 316 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Elizabeth Reiser A heartfelt & lovely historical drama for young adults Set in 1860, Shelli Sivert’s Heart of Grit explores the lives of two teenagers living on the American frontier during a time of unrest. Beatrice Brannon and Charlie Rye haven’t always seen eye-to-eye, but both can agree they want better lives for themselves. When a contest is held to land a spot working for the Pony Express, they finally see a solut ..read more
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Book Review: Magic Beyond the Mark
Independent Book Review » Middle Grade & Young Adult
by IndieBookView
2w ago
Magic Beyond the Mark by Emily Swiers Genre: Middle Grade / Fantasy ISBN: 9798989640409 Print Length: 232 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Samantha Hui A young girl gains the voice to speak up and the courage to save her town Broken promises sprinkled into tea. Creatures that feed on fleeting thoughts. Curse eating eels. Magic Beyond the Mark invites audiences into a world in which our feelings and fears are made tangible. “‘Magic can be very specific, mostly because people believe what they want. Magic just pushes us along.’” In the world of Emily Swiers’ Magic ..read more
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Book Review: Ever the Same
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2w ago
Ever the Same by Michelle Wishner Genre: Young Adult / Romance ISBN: 9798888242162 Print Length: 170 pages Publisher: Koehler Books Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Kristine Eckart | Content Warnings: Near rape A teenage dream that turns into a nightmare, blending the truths of real life with the fantastical love stories that readers expect from romance novels When Sam’s family moves to a new town, her senior year in high school gets off to a rocky start. The move takes her away from her friends and the home she’s always known, and it creates a rift between her and her ..read more
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Book Review: Jigsaw of Light
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3w ago
Jigsaw of Light by JC Button Genre: Young Adult / Fantasy / Adventure ISBN: 9781399967150 Print Length: 324 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Andrea Marks-Joseph This action-packed adventure sees a teenager supernaturally-surf across oceans to save the planet and find his father. When we first meet fifteen-year-old Zebedee, he’s lonely in London, exhausted from constant nightmares of dramatic waves that ruin his sleep and missing his father who mysteriously disappeared three years ago to the day.  On the anniversary of his father’s disappearance, Zeb receives an urgent and secreti ..read more
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Book Review: The Things He Could Have Been
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3w ago
The Things He Could Have Been by W. Nikola-Lisa Genre: Nonfiction / Young Adult / Sports ISBN: 9798986017372 Print Length: 92 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Melissa Suggitt Homeruns, humor, and heart—a playful exploration of what-ifs surrounding a baseball legend’s alternate destinies W. Nikola-Lisa takes readers on a spirited journey beyond the diamond to uncover the untold tales of American baseball icon Babe Ruth in The Things He Could Have Been. This young adult sports biography is not your average baseball saga; it’s a delightful exploration of the off-the ..read more
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Book Review: Everything That Was
Independent Book Review » Middle Grade & Young Adult
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1M ago
Everything That Was by K.R. Hansen Genre: Young Adult Fiction / Coming of Age ISBN: 9798890790729 Print Length: 292 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by J.B. Leddington A powerful novel that explores the profound impact of loss and the enduring power of memories K.R. Hansen’s Everything That Was centers on Prudence “Pru” Spellmeyer, a high schooler whose life is forever altered by the death of her older brother, Davis, just before the start of her senior year. “One perk for members like me of the Dead Sibling Club? […] A void where everything’s numb, where everything’s safe.” Hansen beaut ..read more
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Book Review: Amethyst, the Shallows
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1M ago
Amethyst, the Shallows by Kellye Abernathy Genre: Young Adult / Magical Realism ISBN: 9798891321045 Print Length: 296 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Samantha Hui Lively, heartfelt, emotionally honest, and, most importantly, fun “If you have a book–you’re never alone.” Fear and heartbreak are powerful forces that can lead a person to isolate themselves in the hope of protecting themselves from harm. Though precarious and often leaving one more vulnerable, love may be an even more powerful force that saves us from our self isolation.&n ..read more
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Book Review: Gifts of the Shavtal (Talisman)
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2M ago
Gifts of the Shavtal (Talisman) by Toni Yap Genre: Young Adult / Fantasy ISBN: 9781639888481 Print Length: 252 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Alexandria Ducksworth A magical YA fantasy with a serious undertone that makes it all the more enjoyable This isn’t just another young adult fantasy with magical powers and fairy fluff. Author Toni Yap has created an intriguing world with a protagonist wrapped in a shocking secret.  Georgina Trabeck, Gifts of the Shavtal’s 12-year old heroine, endures many challenges. She lives in a mobile ..read more
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Book Review: Just Like Click
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2M ago
Just Like Click by Sandy Grubb Genre: Middle Grade Fiction ISBN: 9781646034390 Print Length: 188 pages Publisher: Fitzroy Books Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Audrey Davis An endearing story of a brave boy willing to go to great lengths for his biggest secret More than anything, Nick Townley, a curious, creative 11-year-old with a passion for superheroes, longs for connection after the loss of his great-grandfather. His parents pressure him to excel in school, sports, and to make more friends his own age. But Nick prefers visiting and caring for his great-grandfather ..read more
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Book Review: The Brothers Dragon (Beyond Land’s End)
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3M ago
The Brothers Dragon by J.F. Baker Genre: Middle Grade / Fantasy ISBN: 9798218258436 Print Length: 226 pages Publisher: Foxburg & Stern Books Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Warren Maxwell In this coming of age fantasy, two young brothers travel from World War Two ravaged London to a dangerous world of dragons, pirates, and family secrets. Hidden on an island in the Atlantic, dragons, mermen, gargoyles, and witches have maintained a peaceful existence for centuries. When a malevolent force begins threatening this bucolic existence, it falls on Luke and Nick—the you ..read more
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