Romances are not exactly my favorite genre, but occasionally I get in the mood for one, especially when I know they are funny. And these two are exceptionally funny and just so awesomely good. If I keep reading romances this good then I might just have to change my mind about the genre. Frankly in … Continue reading Mini-Reviews
Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron Publication Date: May 5, 2020 Summary from NetGalley: Twelve-year-old Maya is the only one in her South Side Chicago neighborhood who witnesses weird occurrences like werehyenas stalking the streets at night and a scary man made of shadows plaguing her dreams. Her friends try to find an … Continue reading Middle Grade Review
The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead Publication Date: April 7, 2020 Summary from NetGalley: "Things are changing, Bea. But there's still a lot you can count on. Okay? Things that won't EVER change." After her parents' divorce, Bea's life became different in many ways. But she can always look back … Continue reading Heartwarming Middle Grade Read
Super Adjacent by Crystal Cestari Publication Date: March 17, 2020 Summary from NetGalley: Claire has always wanted to work with superheroes, from collecting Warrior Nation cards as a kid to drafting "What to Say to a Hero" speeches in her diary. Now that she's landed a coveted internship with the Chicago branch of Warrior Nation, … Continue reading How To Date A Super Hero
City Spies by James Ponti Publication Date: March 10, 2020 Summary from NetGalley: Sara Martinez is a hacker. She recently broke into the New York City foster care system to expose her foster parents as cheats and lawbreakers. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, Sara finds herself facing years in a juvenile detention … Continue reading Kid Spies
