As the ward and cousin of King Richard II (and the illegitimate daughter of King Richard I), Evangeline has spent her life locked away in a castle, well taken care of but longing for freedom beyond the stone walls holding her in.
Category: Book Reviews
“Hag-Seed” by Margaret Atwood | BOOK REVIEW
Have you ever known that a book is a phenomenal work of literature, but you can't seem to really enjoy it? That sums up my experience with Hag-Seed.
“Just Juliet” by Charlotte Reagan
In Charlotte Reagan's debut novel Just Juliet, readers are introduced to Lena, a high school senior who floats between the popular and misfit crowds.
“The Best Possible Answer” by E. Katherine Kottaras | Book Review
Viviana is your ultimate high-achiever-- attending an elite school to prep her for college, striving to get into Stanford, working towards absolute perfection. But when her ex-boyfriend sends out nude photos of her, her family and social life begin to fall apart.
“Strong is the New Pretty” by Kate T. Parker | BOOK REVIEW
I wish that this book was already released so I could buy a bunch of copies and send them out to my friends with young daughters. Actually, I wish that this book was already released so I could buy a bunch of copies and send them to everyone I know. Because this is what being a girl is all about-- being authentically and unapologetically yourself, as many of us were as young children.
“Wonder Women” by Sam Maggs | BOOK REVIEW
In Wonder Women, Sam Maggs introduces readers to under-recognized feminist icons from world history.
“Unblemished” by Sara Ella | BOOK REVIEW
In Unblemished, what starts out as a tumultuous teenage story turns into a dark and twisty adventure into another realm, filled with self-discovery, the battle between darkness and the light, and learning that beauty is more than skin deep.
BOOK REVIEW: “Every Day” by David Levithan
In Every Day by David Levithan, readers are introduced to A, who does not have their own body, but instead wakes up each morning in the body of a different 16-year-old.
BOOK REVIEW: “Nice Girls Endure” by Chris Struyk-Bonn
Chelsea Duvay is a high school student who prides herself on her perfectly manicured feet and musical repertoire, but is also quiet and isolated, opting to spend her free time watching musicals with her father. Not having friends isn't her choice-- it's just what happened because it seems that the only thing people notice about her is her weight.
BOOK REVIEW: “Leave Me” by Gayle Forman
I absolutely adored Gayle Forman's If I Stay series, so I was naturally thrilled to get my hands on a copy of her debut adult novel Leave Me. I had high hopes for this book and thoroughly enjoyed getting a chance to read it!
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