Category Archives: Young Adult

Young Adult Fiction That Broke My Heart

Young Adult Fiction is about 30% of my reading each year, and I love the character depth and coming-of-age growth. Below are 7 Young Adult Fiction novels that broke my heart, in the best possible way.  I’d recommend these books for readers who enjoy: 7 Young Adult Fiction Recommendations An absolute gut punch of a story,Continue reading “Young Adult Fiction That Broke My Heart”

Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi is an excellent choice for readers who love character-driven novels that center estranged sibling relationships. The plot is the supporting character in this one and the main story is told through the relationship between sisters Jayne and June.

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

It’s no secret that I love Tiffany D. Jackson and have been eagerly waiting for her latest book, The Weight of Blood, to release.  It did not disappoint! It has her classic YA horror style and, of course, a systemic issue in the spotlight.

New Book Releases – September 2022

It’s a new month with new books – let’s find the perfect one for you! Below you will find a curated selection of books that are available this month.

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez was a five-star read for me in June and is another YA novel that has the depth of adult literary fiction. 

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson was both tense and heartbreaking, which I am coming to find is a specialty of the author.  In this novel we meet Claudia, a teenager in Washington D.C. who is trying to find her missing friend, Monday. 

Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

Allegedly is yet another Tiffany D. Jackson book that had my complete attention.  In it we meet Mary, a fifteen-year-old girl who is in the care of a state-run home after serving six years in juvenile detention.  When she was 9 years old, the 3-month-old baby that her mother was babysitting was murdered … and all signs pointed to Mary. 

Hurricane Summer by Asha Bromfield

Hurricane Summer by Asha Bromfield is a debut contemporary YA novel that held my heart captive while I read it.  In it, we meet Tilla and her sister who are traveling from their home in Canada to their dad’s home in Jamaica.