The idea behind #OwnVoices is that stories about marginalised people should be written by authors who identify as part of that minority. To read more about the #OwnVoices movement in YA stories, click here. 1. The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas It's been over a year I think since I read this book and … Continue reading #OwnVoices Reads| Top 3
Hey readers! I totally forgot to do an August wrap up but I'm back with a vengeance (and mildly on time) for September! This month I read 4.5 books, a few of which were YA (a.k.a. the only reason I can average a book a week because they're generally quick reads). Read on to find … Continue reading September Wrap Up
I feel like this week's theme is a bit harder than I first imagined it would be! here goes nothin' 1. What If It's Us - Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera Sorry guys, I know I literally *just* posted my review of this but I WANT MORE ARTHUR AND BEN DAMMIT. Heck, even Dylan and … Continue reading Top 3 Thursday: Standalones I wish were a series
After reading Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda earlier in the year, I fell in love with Albertalli's storytelling and style. So naturally, I jumped at the chance to grab a review copy of this gorgeous book from Simon & Schuster's publicity team (thank you!). They're also the team behind The Book Ninja, which I … Continue reading Review: What If It’s Us? – Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
