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Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters: Review
Julian Winters is one of the best at YA romance, and he didn’t disappoint with his latest release: Prince of the Palisades. If you’ve been missing all things royal, you’re going to want to pick this one up! Title: Prince of the PalisadesAuthor: Julian WintersPublisher: Viking Books for Young ReadersPub Date: 08/20/24Genre: YA RomanceEdition: Paperback Description Young Royals meets Red, White, and Royal Blue in this heart-pumping romance by award-winning author Julian Winters!…
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A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams: Review
Welcome to my review of A Love Song for Ricki Wilde! I had the pleasure of seeing Tia WIlliams speak at Love Y’all Book Fest in February. Since she’s coming to Black Romance Book Fest in 2025, I thought it’d be the perfect time to get more acquainted with the authors that’ll be at the festival. This is my first book of hers, but as you’ll see by my review,…
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Float Plan by Trish Doller: Review
Title: Float PlanAuthor: Trish DollerPublisher: St. Martin’s GriffinPub Date: 03/02/21Genre: RomanceEdition: ARC (Advanced Reader’s Copy)Goodreads LinkRating: Summary Heartbroken by the loss of her fiancé, adventurous Anna finds a second chance at love with an Irish sailor in this riveting, emotional romance. After a reminder goes off for the Caribbean sailing trip Anna was supposed to take with her fiancé, she impulsively goes to sea in the sailboat he left her,…
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Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer: Book Tour
Title: Instant KarmaAuthor: Marissa MeyerPublisher: Feiwel & FriendsPub Date: 11/03/2020Genre: YA RomanceEdition: Hardcover Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summary In New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer’s young adult contemporary romance, a girl is suddenly gifted with the ability to cast instant karma on those around her – both good and bad. Chronic overachiever Prudence Daniels is always quick to cast judgment on the lazy, rude, and arrogant residents of her coastal town. Her dreams…
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Wild Sky by Zaya Feli: Review
Title: Wild SkyAuthor: Zaya FeliPublisher: Self-publishedPub Date: 08/24/20Genre: FantasyEdition: Advanced Reader’s Copy (ARC)Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 Summary A new, LGBT+ fantasy story from Zaya Feli, featuring dragons, aerial battles and epic journeys through dangerous wilderness Tauran Darrica has been retired from the Valreus Sky Guard for four years following the Battle of the Broken Wings that resulted in the death of his dragon. Now, all Tauran wants to do is spend his…
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Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender: Review
Title: Felix Ever AfterAuthor: Kacen CallenderPublisher: HarperCollins (Balzer + Bray)Pub Date: 05/05/20Genre: YA ContemporaryEdition: HardcoverRating: ????? Summary From Stonewall and Lambda Award-winning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time. Felix Love has never been in love—and, yes, he’s painfully aware of the irony. He desperately wants to know what it’s like and…
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Review and Dreamcast: Keep What Remains by Carrie Beamer
Title: Keep What RemainsAuthor: Carrie BeamerPublisher: Evernight TeenPub Date: 05/23/20Genre: Young Adult RomanceEdition: PaperbackRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summary It’s 1985, MTV and big hair are in full force and sixteen-year-old Megan is navigating her mediocre life inside the bubble her overprotective dad created for her. Just when she thinks her social life’s dead, her best friend Tessa—a coquettish risk-taker—moves to a new school, and Megan embarks on a journey with Tessa that…
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Review: The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae
Title: The Kinder PoisonAuthor: Natalie MaePublisher: RazorbillPub Date: 06/16/20Genre: Young Adult Fantasy RomanceEdition: ARC (Advanced Reader’s Copy)Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summary Perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Holly Black, The Kinder Poison is an enthralling fantasy adventure that follows a teenage girl chosen to be the human sacrifice in a deadly game between three heirs who will do anything for the crown. Zahru has long dreamed of leaving the kingdom of Orkena and…
