Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson: Review

It was Sloane who yanked Emily out of her shell and made life 100% interesting. But right before what should have been the most epic summer, Sloane just…disappears. All she leaves behind is a to-do list. On it, thirteen Sloane-inspired tasks that Emily would normally never try. But what if they could bring her best …

Where Are Parents In YA? Discussion

Something I've noticed by reading hundreds of YA books: teenagers are very independent. They have their own cars and don't have to run much by their parents; they shoot them a quick text before going on a road trip with friends where they then scoff at how clueless their parents are.   Something I've noticed by being …

Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han: Review

Goodreads Summary: Lara Jean is having the best senior year. And there’s still so much to look forward to: a class trip to New York City, prom with her boyfriend Peter, Beach Week after graduation, and her dad’s wedding to Ms. Rothschild. Then she’ll be off to college with Peter, at a school close enough for her to …