Published: August 2026 Author: Julian Randall Illustrator: Nathan Walker Genres: Sports, Realistic Fiction, Verse Audience (Grade Levels): 4- 7 Number of Stars: 5-Stars Goodreads Link: Shook Triggers: Injury Review By: […]
The Chandler Legacies is a brilliant, compulsively readable boarding school novel on par with Looking for Alaska. Centering on five diverse, beautifully drawn teens in an elite writing circle, this poignant story tackles institutional hazing, trauma, and the life-changing power of truth.
A culturally immersive YA thriller set in the intense world of competitive Scrabble. Tackling themes of long-term grief, peer relationships, and mental health, this mystery is highly recommended for readers seeking authentic representation and high-stakes suspense!
Jennette McCurdy’s I’m Glad My Mom Died is an astonishingly candid, darkly humorous memoir detailing her traumatic career as a child star and her abusive relationship with her mother. Providing a profound “windows and mirrors” experience for older teens and adults, McCurdy establishes herself as an extraordinary literary talent.
The Midnight Library is an intriguing, fast-paced dive into the “what ifs” of existence. Blending magical realism with deep psychological themes like regret and mental health, Nora Seed’s journey through her alternate lives is both grounding and deeply resonant.