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A Song of Wraiths and Ruin Review: Whoa
Author: Roseanne A. Brown
Published On: June 2, 2020
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Genre: Fiction, YA, Fantasy
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Camp Review: Cute, Fun & Slightly Infuriating
Author: L.C. Rosen
Published On: May 26, 2020
Publisher: Little, Brown
Genre: Fiction, YA, LGBTQIA+
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Date Me, Bryson Keller Review
Author: Kevin van Whye
Published On: May 19, 2020
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Genre: Fiction, YA, Contemporary, LGBTQIA+
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(Whispers) yes. Yes. YES! I adoooored this book. I kinda knew going into it that I would. Fake(ish) dating? ✓ 5 day romance? ✓ Most popular boy in school trope? Give it to me NOW! -
The Poet X Review
Author: Elizabeth Acevedo
Published On: March 6, 2018
Publisher: HarperTeen
Genre: Fiction, YA, Contemporary, Verse, Religious Themes
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“My little words
feel important, just for a moment.
This is a feeling I could get used to.”
TW: sexism/misogyny, homophobia, strict religious parents
This book is written completely in verse.
Every single page, every single word, is part of a poem. It’s gorgeous and hard-hitting and powerful, and absolutely different from anything I’ve ever read before. I loved it. -
Felix Ever After Review
Author: Kacen Callendar
Publish Date: May 5, 2029
Publisher: HarperCollins
Genre: Fiction, YA, Contemporary, LGBTQIA+
add to Goodreads“Being trans brings me love. It brings me happiness, It gives me power. It makes me feel like I’m a god. I wouldn’t change myself for anything.”
Disclaimer: This book features a Black, queer, transgender main character. As I am not any of those things, I can’t speak for the representation of these groups!
TW: transphobia, bullying & use of deadname
Where, oh where, do I even start with this one?
I stumbled upon Felix Ever After in the usual way; seeing people rave about it online. After an impromptu trip to the bookstore w/ my mom, I saw it in all its gorgeous-cover glory on display and had to pick it up! As I’ve mentioned in my previous post, I’ve dedicated June to reading books by/featuring LGBTQIAP+ or POC characters, and just couldn’t say no to this one.