It’s hard to match the excellence of 2015’s excellent LGBTQI YA offerings, from the bold bi pride of Hannah Moskowitz’s Not Otherwise Specified, to the gorgeous gut punch of Adam Silvera’s More Happy Than Not, to I.W. Gregorio’s groundbreaking None of the Above, to the heart-melting delight of Becky Albertalli’s Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, but if any […]
As a primarily contemporary reader, nothing excites me on the eve of a new year like the promise of new stories of brutal realism, light romance, psychological thrill rides, and everything in between. Being that contemporary is my absolute favorite genre, my “must-read” list is far longer than this, but apparently it’s frowned upon to […]
Sometimes you just want a lazy summer day spent reading some sweet and fluffy LGBTQ romance. The books below will give you that summertime feeling, where everything seems magical and bright and good. From fangirls to friendships, here are the epic love stories you need in your life right now.
We all love great world-building, and bow down to the likes of Leigh Bardugo and Laini Taylor with their beautifully wrought fantasy landscapes. But what about world-re-creating? While I’m the hugest fan of intricately woven imaginary cities and worlds in fantasy and sci-fi, I also love delving deep into real-life locations, compellingly depicted on the […]
Every month, our awesome team of teenaged bloggers talks about the best YA books they’ve read lately, sharing a diverse range of books written for and about teens. Today, they’re sharing their picks for the best young adult releases of 2016. Read on for dozens of irresistible YA reading recs from the experts.