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Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala

Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala YA Contemporary, LGBTQ+ Rating: ★★★★★ Synopsis Project Runway goes to Comic Con in an epic queer love story about creativity, passion, and finding the courage to be your most authentic self.Raffy has a passion for bedazzling. Not just bedazzling, but sewing, stitching, draping, pattern making--for creation. He's always chosen his art over everything--and everyone--else and is determined to make his mark at this year's biggest cosplay competition.…
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You Should See Me in a Crown Sea by Leah Johnson

You Should See Me in a Crown Sea by Leah Johnson Young Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQ+ Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. But it's okay -- Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor.But when the financial…
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The Vengeful Hearts by Katherine Laurin

The Vengeful Hearts by Katherine Laurin Young Adult, Contemporary Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis Whenever something scandalous happens at Heller High, the Red Court is the name on everyone's lips. Its members--the most elite female students in the school--deal out social ruin and favors in equal measure, their true identities a secret known only to their ruthless leader: the Queen of Hearts.Sixteen-year-old Ember Williams has seen firsthand the damage the Red Court can do. Two…
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The Perfect Escape by Suzanne Park

The Perfect Escape by Suzanne Park Genre: Young Adult Contemporary, Romance Release Date: April 7 Book 1 in The Prefect Escape Series Rating: Synopsis Nate Jae-Woo Kim wants to fit in.  As a scholarship student at an elite private school that means being rich. Kate Anderson just wants to escape to New York, get away from her controlling father.  The two meet while working a zombie-themed escape room and decide to join forces…
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It Sounded Better in My Head by Nina Kenwood

It Sounded Better in my Head by Nina Kenwood Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Release Date: April 7 Rating: Synopsis Natalie’s life is changing, her parents are divorcing, her two best friends are now a couple.  Her world is no longer making sense, that is until an unexpected romance starts… This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to Simon and Schuster for providing me a copy…
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In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle Genre: Contemporary Rating: Synopsis After what may be the best night of her life, Dannie wakes up the next morning and doesn’t recognize anything.  She realizes that it’s not 5 years later, in 2025. She falls back asleep and wakes up again in 2020, assuming that it had all been a dream, until she meets the man from her “dream.” This post contains affiliate links. You can…
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Anna K by Jenny Lee

Anna K by Jenny Lee Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Release Date: March 3 Rating: Synopsis Anna has everything figured out, or at least she seems to.  That is until she meets Alexia Count Vronsky.  They couldn’t be more different and Anna must decide what she is willing to give up of herself to be with him. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to Flatiron…
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Book Review: Foul is Fair

Foul is fair by Hannah Capin Genre: Young Adult Contemporary  Rating:  4/5 Synopsis The Golden boys of St. Andrew’s Prep target Elle for their bullying.  Bent on revenge Elle transfers to St. Andrew’s and plots the destruction of each boy.   This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to Wednesday Book for providing me this book in exchange for an honest review Review Wow this book…
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Book Review: A Castle in the Clouds

A Castle in the Clouds by Kerstin Gier Genre: Young Adult Contemporary, Mystery, Romance Rating:  4/5 Synopsis Sophie works at a hotel high in the Swiss Mountain tops.  She is busy making sure that everything is perfect for the New Year’s party. But things are going wrong and people are not who they pretend to be. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to Henry…
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Book Review: A Constellation of Roses by Miranda Asebedo

SynopsisWhen Trix is arrested for stealing she has to options, jail or going to live in a small Kansas town with her dad's family, whom she's never met.  When she arrives and discovers that the women in the McCabe family all have unique talents just like she does.   Maybe she finally found a place she belongs.   Thank you to HarperTeen for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. …