Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
In The Honeys, Ryan La Sala serves up a glittering, toxic summer fairytale that shifts from a poignant contemporary grief story into dark folk horror. Following a confident genderfluid teen investigating their twin’s mysterious death, this slow-burn mystery is a must-have for YA shelves.
In this highly anticipated sequel to Out of My Mind, Melody is a year older, braver, and determined to conquer summer camp. Armed with her trusty Medi-talker, she seeks friendship, adventure, and independence.
Exploring the beautiful complexities of Deaf culture, Anna Sortino’s debut novel Give Me a Sign follows seventeen-year-old Lilah as she navigates community, identity, and romance at a summer camp for the Deaf and Blind. While the story features vital representation and an innovative audiobook production that captures hearing loss, a lagging mid-plot and some unrealistic pacing choices keep it from being a total page-turner.
What happens when a human girl gets sent to a summer camp—for vampires?! Maya’s dull summer takes a wild turn when her love of cooking lands her in the most unexpected (and undead) kitchen ever.