Future Lord Arthur and his betrothed Gwendoline can both agree on one thing – they despise one another. Forced to spend the summer together, Gwen and Art quickly learn they have feelings...just not for each other. 

Another wild ride, slasher horror/thriller from Danielle Valentine.

Valentine's How to Survive Your Murder was a well-done, slasher-inspired YA horror. Two Sides to Every Murder was equally as impressive. There are twists and turns and shocking reveals. 

Camp Lost Lake is scheduled to reopen after the brutal murders there over 16 years ago. Two teens are returning to the scene for different reasons, and each is hoping to uncover a truth. 

Tactfully written with classic slasher themes, Two Sides to Every Murder is bound to be a top-recommended YA horror for me. 

This book was just...fine. I was hopeful going into this book because reviews seem mostly positive and the cover is really neat! And I would argue that if folks are invested in the story, there can be a good amount to unpack and discuss. 

Unfortunately, I found it to be pretty boring from the start, and that left me not feeling very invested throughout the majority of the book. Every time I started to become interested in the story, it moved on to something else. It is also pretty long.

A fun Percy Jackson and Gifted Clans read-alike using Chinese mythology. 

Shortly after her mother goes missing, Evie Mei finds a talking demon monkey who tells her shocking news and sends her racing to enter the netherworld. An action-packed adventure with magic, fantastical characters, and the growth in understanding family connections. 

This is an informative debut thriller that brings attention to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. I thought the author did a nice job writing for teens about a topic that impacts all ages. 

When four teens become the main suspects in a local murder investigation, each must get their story straight to protect themselves and their families. Fingers are pointed and rumors are spread.

I can't look past the fatphobia in this book and the way it was never addressed, just used as an, assuming, humor point. I won't be continuing or recommending this series. 

I have thoughts on this book I would like to share, however, I will be withholding my review for this title in solidarity with the St. Martin's Press Marketing Boycott. 

The book community is demanding three (3) things of St. Martin's:

1. Address and denounce the Islamophobia and racism from their employee.
2. Offer tangible steps for how they're going to mitigate the harm this employee caused.
3. Address how moving forward, they will support and protect their Palestinian, Muslim, and Arab readers, influencers, and authors in addition to their BIPOC readers, influencers, and authors.

This boycott is a media boycott asking influencers not to promote books from St. Martin's Press. If you are interested in supporting the authors, please still buy/borrow and read their books, just please do not promote those books on socials. 

A truly lovely, lighthearted read that gives perspectives from both the human gamer and her fluffy feline companion. With subtle humor slipped throughout, you can’t help saying “awww!” 

 As a gay Muslim woman growing up in 1980’s Jordan, Luma concealed her true self. After years of hiding, she applied for political asylum, and though it was not always easy, she found self-acceptance and empowerment.