Brave Face is a moving memoir written by Shaun David Hutchinson on his struggles with depression and his sexuality throughout life. Throughout this novel, you will not just be able to truly connect with Hutchinson as a person but also most likely find him to be very resilient and strong,…
The Lake is a dark, suspenseful tale about what happens when what was meant to be a fun, enjoyable summer at a summer camp turns into a nightmare filled with disturbing events. The main characters, Esme and her best friend, Kayla, have come back to a campsite they used to…
For some of us, reading just isn’t our thing. However, graphic novels can make reading a lot more fun and entertaining. And if you’re looking for a good graphic novel, you should definitely check out the Delilah Dirk series. There are three Delilah Dirk novels, The Turkish Lieutenant, The King’s…
The Kill Order by James Dashner is the first prequel book in The Maze Runner series, and is just as, if not more, engrossing than other of Dashner’s novels. Unlike books two and three in the series (The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure), you don’t necessarily need context for…
Not So Pure and Simple is a story about a high school junior named Del who has had a crush on a girl named Kiera for a very long time and what he decides to do when she and her boyfriend suddenly break up. Just from the summary, the story…
The Maze Runner has often been referred to as something along the lines of a gripping story with an amazingly creative plot. In fact, a movie based on it has even been made! But are the claims of The Maze Runner’s appealing characteristics true, and is this book right for you? Well,…
Day Zero, the first book of the Day Zero duology, is a story that takes place sometime in the future when two major political parties known as the Opposition and the Spark are battling for power in the United States. Seventeen-year-old Susan, more frequently known by her nickname “Jinx” (which…
When it comes to books, if I read two books by an author that I enjoy, I tend to hold that author in high regard. Now, when those two books are part of a series, that’s even more impressive. I can say without hesitation that Nic Stone has achieved this…
Dear Martin is a story very much like Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give that explores topics such as racial profiling and racial tensions in the United States. The novel takes place in the 21st century and is centered around Justyce McAllister, a high-achieving, African-American student who goes to a…
What do the phrases royalty, drugs, and advanced technology remind you of? Probably not a book. But guess what! These are just some phrases that describe Aprilynne Pike’s book Glitter. The story revolves around 17-year Danica, who is forced to buy her way out of a forced marriage to a…
