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Reviews   

Gayle Forman's message on confronting loneliness 
                   I Have Lost My Way Review

​To all the friends who told me to read this book... 
               To All the Boys I Loved Before Review


Long-awaited Cassandra Clare novel bring series to a dark and stunning conclusion
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            Queen of Air and Darkness Review

The Breakfast Club...with a murderous twist? 
                     One of Us Is Lying Review


David Levithan's YA novel evokes appreciation for the little things 
                             Everyday Review


Rupi Kaur's effective simplicity in milk and honey
                      milk and honey Review


Poet reveals how to unleash creativity through poems and prompts
                  Miracle in the Mundane Review


Internet fame + giant robots =  An Absolutely Remarkable Read
           An Absolutely Remarkable Thing Review


Black tackles determination and proving one’s worth in first of The Folk of the Air Series                                                                                                                           
                       The Cruel Prince Review 

Lippincott spreads emotion and awareness in YA romance novel
                        Five Feet Apart Review

How a fictional band's behind-the-scenes story rocked my world
                  Daisy Jones & The Six Review


Roommates and romance shine in O'Leary's debut novel
                         The Flatshare Review


McQuiston’s debut novels highlights self acceptance with a side of steamy romance
                Red, White & Royal Blue Review

Not-so-Normal People's lack of communications falls short in Rooney's new novel

                        Normal People Review

Sarah Dessen brings summer nostalgia and self-identity journey in The Rest of the Story
                    The Rest of the Story Review

Love and forgiveness triumph in new firefighter romance
                 Things You Save in a Fire Review

The power of words and goodness prevail in must-read novel
                       Sorcery of Thorns Review

Renaissance romance meets modern love in debut novel
                             Well Met Review

List-making takes storytelling to a new level
           Twenty-one Truths About Love Review

Letter-writing and Whitman poetry clash in stunning young adult romance
                 We Contain Multitudes Review

One of Us Is Lying Author returns with small-town mysteries and secrets that kill
                 Two Can Keep a Secret Review
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Marie Lu gives the Legend Series a grand finale in stunning new novel

                                Rebel Review

Darkness looms over Yale University in Leigh Bardugo's new novel
                           Ninth House Review

Mysticism and trauma collide in McGarry's beautiful YA romance
                     Only a 
Breath Apart Review

Simon Snow and Co. take America in Rowell's long awaited Wayward Son
                          Wayward Son Review

The Queen of Nothing: the series conclusions fans wanted and received
                   The Queen of Nothing Review

Multi-Review: The Storm Crow; Romanov; Circe
                        The Storm Crow Review
                              Romanov Review
                                  Circe Review
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Honeymoon hoax has Christina Lauren's novel bursting with humor
                  The Unhoneymooners Review

Lyssa Kay Adams makes all of us want to join The Bromance Book Club
               The Bromance Book Club Review

The power of signs and how they can lead to happiness
                        Love Lettering Review
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Victorian England gets steamy in debut historical romance
                 Bringing Down the Duke Review

Beautiful life lessons from a quirky girl named Eleanor
        Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Review

Ringle's self-discovery story falls flat compared to other romances
                All the Better Part of Me Review

A little slice of Heaven in a story of feminism and hope
             A People's History of Heaven Review

Secrets and sisterhood tested in Shari Low's new novel
                 My One Month Marriage Review
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The reader's guide to European adventures
     The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue Review

Padian's beautiful new novel about the tough changes in life
                    How to Build a Heart Review

McManus triumphs again with stunning sequel to bestselling debut
                       One of Us Is Next Review

Jimenez's debut novel takes a realistic look at relationships
                       The Friend Zone Review

Stephanie Fournet's romance puts the fun in "dysfunctional family"
                       Kind of Cursed Review

Debut novel shows a unique heroine that inspires us all to be legends
                When We Were Vikings Review

Ransom Riggs returns to the world of peculiars with new characters and setting
​             The Conference of the Birds Review

Grease retelling gets a modern twist in new YA romance
               Only Mostly Devastated Review

Anna Karenina takes on NYC in new YA retelling
                  Anna K: A Love Story Review

​Finding the meaning of family through flaming children
​                  Nothing to See Here Review

Enemies-to-lovers gets a Victorian twist in Fenichel's new novel
                    The Earl Not Taken Review

A love letter to Vietnam and its resilience throughout history
                    The Mountains Sing Review

​Navigating sisterhood amidst a grief-stricken family
                 Tigers, Not Daughters Review

Stubbornness and pranks turn to love in Liese's new novel
                     Only When It's Us Review

Sarah Hogle shows the true meaning of loving someone in debut romance
               You Deserve Each Other Review

​Come join the pity party in debut graphic novel about grief and loss
               Dancing at the Pity Party Review

Story of hope in Morocco still influential nearly 15 years later
​        Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits Review

Take a trip to Ancient Greece in new middle grade series
​                       The Eye of Zeus Review

Get swept off your feet with new romance about family and love in the Florida Keys
                          Island Affair Review
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Multi-Review: Thesis Edition
                             Candide Review
                        This Is the Life Review
                  The Turn of the Screw Review
                     Heart of Darkness Review
         Conrad in the Nineteenth Century Review

Slee's message of living life to the fullest and how to stay connected to the people we love

             The Book of Second Chances Review

Reaves's memoir shows how life changes and how to take it in stride
                          I'm Still Here Review

​Multi-Review: The Bennet Brothers Series by Staci Hart
                     Coming Up Roses Review
                             Gilded Lily Review
                       Mum's the Word Review
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Beach Read: your next must-read summer book!
                          Beach Read Review

Mobley's new historical fiction shows a new side to 17th century France

​                       The Jewel Thief Review

NYC matchmaking reaches a new level in Tash Skilton's new romance
                 Ghosting: A Love Story Review

Murder mystery in 1800s New Orleans shows just how far someone will go for power
                         The Beautiful Review

​YA debut shows how faith and love coexist in a modern world
                     Beyond the Break Review
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Evvie Drake and her journey to love and new beginnings
                  Evvie Drake Starts Over Review

Diaz's debut still shines nearly a year later
                       Ordinary Girls Review

Forging one's path in life and changing your destiny in YA debut fantasy
                     The Kinder Poison Review
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​Zimmermann's debut shines a light on body image and self confidence
                   My Eyes Are Up Here Review

Debut romance takes reality TV drama to another level
                         One to Watch Review

​Human resilience and hope flourish in apocalyptic debut
        The Lightest Object in the Universe Review

Return to the world of The Beautiful in Ahdieh's twist-filled sequel
                        The Damned Review
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​Travel back to the 50s in startlingly relevant YA debut
            In the Neighborhood of True Review

Take a trip to a desert town in Atleework's debut memoir
                       Miracle Country Review
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Step into a world of glitz and glamour in Hart's new romance
              Fool Me Once (Star Bright) Review

Watson's newest novel tackles self-identity and living life in the moment
             The Lives of Edie Pritchard Review

​Take a trip back to 1991 in McCafferty's new YA book
                             The Mall Review

Pranks and chaos ensue in second-chance regency romance
                   To Have and to Hoax Review

Spell-binding YA debut featuring witches and friendship
                        A Wicked Magic Review

Debut LI prep school-set thriller is the perfect read for fans of One of Us Is Lying

                 They Wish They Were Us Review

#OwnVoices romance showcases neurodiversity and what it means to be strong
​                       Always Only You Review

Leavitt's examination of relationships and the human condition
                    With or Without You Review

Forgiveness, universality, and a girl you have to read 
about
             A Girl Named Willow Krimble Review

Story of feminism and motherhood lacks connection to a wide audience
                         Impersonation Review

HSN meets murder mystery in Meister's new novel
                   Love Sold Separately Review

Bittersweet debut tackles life's hardship and how to deal with the past
                      Ordinary Hazards Review

​Talking bodies leads to open discussions about diversity and acceptance
    Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy        y                                   Review

The Bromance Book Club strikes again in new enemies-to-lovers romance
                  Undercover Bromance Review

Trust and self-acceptance get mixed into a wild goose chase around NYC
                Now That I've Found You Review

Center's new novel hits upon hard topics while still remaining lighthearted
                    What You Wish For Review

Podcast turned YA novel squeezes all the best genres into one story
                     The Infinite Noise Review

​Student Council election gets messy in Goldstein's new book
                          Sources Say Review

#OwnVoices novel shows the power of resilience and soccer
                                 Furia Review

Modern ghost story depicts loneliness and hope 
                        Watch Over Me Review

Kaysen's memoir retains its relevance and poignancy nearly 30 years later
                        Girl, Interrupted Review
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​How one villain's henchwoman could help save the world
                                Hench Review
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​Daughtry and Lippincott return with a YA story about love and grief
                           All This Time Review

Spies, secrets, and steaminess abound in Fenichel's historical romance sequel
                      Misleading a Duke Review
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Center shows how to heal and find love amidst tragedy
                     How to Walk Away Review

​Fredrik Backman's new novel shows how everyone's life is meaningful
                       Anxious People Review
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Staci Hart nails her slow burn Pride and Prejudice 
retelling
                  Pride and Papercuts Review

YA stories take a different form in this anthology

    Foreshadow: Stories to Celebrate The Magic of  
                 Reading and Writing YA
Review

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Multi-Review: Romance Edition
                  A Rogue of One's Own Review
                        Meet Cute Club Review
                 Take a Hint, Dani Brown Review

Family values hold strong despite loss and grief
                         Judge's Girls Review 
                                 
Rom-com falls flat due to underdevelopment
                  The Cul-de-Sac War Review

Sarah J. Maas's fantasy is a must read for all
           A Court of Thorns and Roses Review
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Twisty YA thriller combines murder and fairy tales 
                       Lies Like Poison Review
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Hot and heavy romance breaks all stereotypes
                       The Roommate Review

Rock stars, nerds, and teenage love clash in Yoon's new novel
                  Super Fake Love Song Review

​A woman destined to be forgotten; a story I will never forget
         The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Review

​Regency romance series starts off on a high note
                          Notorious Review

Could Maas's sequel actually be better than ACOTAR???
                A Court of Mist and Fury Review
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Debut Irish novel reminiscent of Eleanor Oliphant 
                   Big Girl, Small Town Review

A New Year's romance to put you in the holiday mood
                   This Time Next Year Review

Action comes to its boiling point in Maas's next installment of fantasy series
               A Court of Wings and Ruin Review

Quidditch: the unsung hero of sports novels
                     This Is How We Fly Review

Getting out of the friend zone with the Bromance Book Club
                  Crazy Stupid 
Bromance Review

Multi-Review: Year-End Reads Edition
​              A Court of Frost and Starlight Review
                     Boyfriend Material Review
​     How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories  
                                      Review
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Fairy godmothers and magic take control in this new rom-com
                Fairy Godmothers, Inc. Review

​Greek mythology meets The Hunger Games in Bracken's new YA fantasy
                                  Lore Review

​Marriage-in-crisis romance highlights relationship realities and mental health struggles
                      Ever After Always Review

​Readers travel to Edwardian London in newest Shadowhunters series
                        Chain of Gold Review

Love and duty clash in the third Wallflowers of West Lane novel
​                   Capturing the Earl Review

This cowboy romance is just the steamy and funny novel you need right now
                 The Bachelor Cowboy Review

Schumacher shows the power of grief and memories in YA debut
                   Amelia Unabridged Review

Clayborn shows how family and friendship can heal in latest romance novel 
                         Love at First Review

Spotlight on PTSD and emotions in new young adult novel
​              The Valley and the Flood Review
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​Get ready for a trip to the farm in Hart's newest ro-com
                        Bet the Farm Review

Set sail on a journey of self-discovery in Doller's debut romance

                                           Float Plan Review

Series Review: The Queen's Secret Duology
​                  The Queen's Assassin Review
                  The Queen's Secret Review


Dark YA novel shows just how far one will go to achieve their dreams
                   Bright Burning Stars Review

Multi-Review: Graphic Novel Edition
                            Roller Girl Review
              When Stars Are Scattered Review​
       Be More Chill: The Graphic Novel Review


Maas brings fans back to Prythian in A Court of Silver Flames
                A Court of Silver Flames Review

Colleen Hoover tackles grief and family dynamics in her recent novel 
                         Regretting You Review

Debut YA fantasy is perfect for Games of Thrones fans
                           Fireborne Review

​Nothing is as it seems in Sutherland's new novel
​                      House of Hollow Review

Debut YA contemporary showcases acceptance and friendship 
                        The Sky Blues Review
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​Calling all Sarah J. Maas fans! Here's your next book obsession...
                    The Prison Healer Review

Wibbroka's enemies-to-lovers romance is your next YA binge read                   
                   What's Not to Love
Review


Bardugo welcomes readers to the magical world of the Grishaverse
                     Shadow and Bone Review

Travel back to Key West in Oliveras's second-chance romance 
​                     Anchored Hearts Review

Hibbert concludes romance series with novel focusing on neurodiversity and autism
               Act Your Age, Eve Brown Review

Sunny Hostin's literary debut is your next summer beach read
               Summer on the Bluffs Review
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YA author shifts gears with debut adult fantasy novel
          A Wicked and Beautiful Garden Review

Get bit by the travel bug in Emily Henry's new romance
           People We Meet on Vacation Review

Meister's new book brings readers back to The Shopping Channel to figure out another murder mystery
                  The Rooftop Party Review

Middle grade novel explains astronomy and mental health wonderfully for younger audiences 
              How to Become a Planet Review

Debut sports contemporary sheds light on transgender rights
                 The Passing Playbook Review

Gayle Forman's love letter to books will resonate with all readers
                     We Are Inevitable Review

Travel to London apothecary of past and present in debut historical fiction
                   The Lost Apothecary Review

Hart's small town romance shows that love and timing aren't always exclusive
                 Friends with Benedicts Review

New royal rom-com is lacking in development
                   Playing the Palace Review

Series Review: Shadow and Bone Trilogy
​                  Shadow and Bone Review
                    Siege and Storm Review
                     Ruin and Rising Review

Romance and kidnapping intermingle in Spencer's new novel
                            Outrageous Review

Check out this #influencer's life in Guertin's new novel
                             Instamom Review

Danan mixes religion and romance to highlight love in a new way
                 The Intimacy Experiment Review

Stay "Up All Night" with this new YA anthology
                           Up All Night Review

Jennifer L. Armentrout's fantasy romance book will be your next book obsession
                    From Blood and Ash Review

The YA fantasy book to add to your 2021 TBR!
                     These Hollow Vows Review

The Princess and the Frog-style romcom to add to your TBR
                         Men Are Frogs Review

​Revenge and romance collide in Hartl's new book
                     Heartbreak for Hire Review

Goodman returns with a new YA thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat
​                  They'll Never Catch Us Review

Cinderella retelling meets The Bachelor in Julie Murphy's new romcom
                        If the Shoe Fits Review

Fantasy and romance collide in Armentrout's second Blood and Ash novel
            A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire Review

Enola Holmes returns to the YA scene with a new adventure
     Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche Review

​One crazy night changes everything in Taylor Jenkins Reid's new novel
                         Malibu Rising Review

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