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 >
A ReviewsFantasy / friendship / middle grade5 Comments
Dear Kathleen: Thank you for sending this book to us. It arrived right around the time I finished reading The School for Good and Evil for my bookclub. I was really excited to discover that there was a sequel. My mom asked if I would review it for her blog and ... more >
B ReviewsContemporary / crime / friendship / YA9 Comments
Everything 16-year-old Henry was dreading about survival camp turns out to be true—or even worse. The only thing to help get him through is his equally unathletic best friend Randy and the discovery of a girls’ music camp just down the path. But they’ll soon have a lot more than ... more >
B- Reviews / FeaturedContemporary / friendship / law-enforcement / older heroine and hero16 Comments
Blurb By day, Willa is a mild-mannered scientist; by night, she’s on the trail of stolen classified documents. Technically that makes Detective John Tilbrook on her side, but Willa has secrets she can’t share… John is instantly fascinated by the new physicist on the block, even though Willa keeps her ... more >
B Reviewsclass / friendship / Love-Triangle / Small-Town / Urban-Fantasy / Virginia / Young-Adult7 Comments
Note: I’m attempting to be vague on plot details to avoid spoilers for both this book and The Raven Boys, however I strongly recommend they be read in order. Dear Ms. Stiefvater: Those who have read the young adult urban fantasy The Raven Boys, know that it ends on a ... more >