B Reviews / Book Reviewschild heroine / Contemporary / First-Person / friendship / genius heroine / math / mathematics / schoolsComments Off on REVIEW: The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
Middle school is the one problem Lucy Callahan can’t solve in this middle-grade novel perfect for fans of The Fourteenth Goldfish, Rain Reign, and Counting by 7s. Lucy Callahan was struck by lightning. She doesn’t remember it, but it changed her life forever. The zap gave her genius-level math skills, ... more >
B+ Reviews / Recommended Readscommunity / friendship / magical powers / Nigeria / POC / YA fantasy5 Comments
Dear Ms. Okorafor, Having read and enjoyed the first book in your If-Harry-Potter-was-a-girl-in-Nigeria series of young adult novels, Akata Witch, I’ve been looking forward to the sequel, Akata Warrior. The books’ protagonist is Sunny Nwazue, an African-American girl born to Nigerian immigrant parents and now living in Nigeria. Sunny has ... more >
B+ Reviews / Need A Rec! / Recommended Readscommunity / friendship / magical powers / Nigeria / POC / YA fantasy6 Comments
Dear Ms. Okorafor, Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue is fascinated by candles. In Nigeria, where Sunny lives, the electrical company turns off the lights at night, and Sunny keeps candles in her bedroom in case she needs light. One night, she lights such a candle and it shows her something—a vision of ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviewsfriendship / high-school / Movies / teens / YA / zombiesComments Off on REVIEW: the greatest zombie movie ever by Jeff Strand
After producing three horror movies that went mostly ignored on YouTube, Justin and his filmmaking buddies decide it’s time they create something noteworthy, something epic. They’re going to film the Greatest Zombie Movie Ever. They may not have money or a script, but they have passion. And, after a rash ... more >
B- ReviewsContemporary / England / friendship / second chances10 Comments
Life is full of second chances…if only you keep your heart open for them. Spring Hill Square is a pretty sanctuary away from the bustle of everyday life. And at its centre is Leni Merryman’s Teashop on the Corner, specialising in cake, bookish stationery and compassion. And for three people, ... more >
B- Reviewsfriendship / gay fiction with romantic elements / New Adult3 Comments
For college sophomore Ethan West, the upcoming fall semester will be the start of a year abroad in Germany that he’s always dreamed of. Having broken up with his boyfriend the day before his flight, he’s ready to face Europe with no attachments… and no desire for any. But as ... more >