This heartfelt YA romance follows a teen balancing family expectations, heartbreak, and the pressure to reinvent herself. It is an engaging and stylish story that invites readers to reflect on identity, independence, and choosing what feels right.
This powerful multigenerational story explores identity, heritage, and the weight of family expectations across four generations of a Filipino American family. It is an engaging and thoughtful read that opens the door to meaningful conversations about belonging and culture.
This graphic novel adaptation of 1984 captures the bleak, oppressive world of Orwell’s classic through stark black, grey, and red artwork. The reviewer shares that the visuals deepen the dystopian atmosphere, though some dark text is difficult to read. The story of surveillance, censorship, and rebellion remains powerful, making this a strong companion to the original novel. Readers familiar with the classic will appreciate the adaptation, while newcomers may find it less impactful on its own.
Royal Scandal ramps up the intrigue as Evan Bright navigates danger, family tension, and nonstop media scrutiny inside the palace. Reviewer Sara Tripp shares that the twists, attempted assassination, and shifting loyalties keep readers guessing until the final pages. With royal drama, suspense, and a cliffhanger ending, this sequel delivers high stakes and fast paced mystery. A great pick for teens who enjoy modern royalty, scandal, and gripping whodunits.
The Dark We Know is a debut novel that offers a mysterious and pensive look at the cyclical nature of trauma, wrapped in a spooky horror package. While the excellent premise—an art student confronting a supernatural entity linked to her past—will appeal to fans of Hill House, the book suffers from vague backstories and a lack of character development.