Tag: friendship
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When Dimple Met Rishi – Sandhya Menon
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon My rating: 4 of 5 stars When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon is a contemporary book set in San Francisco. Our two main characters, Dimple and Rishi are Indian-American and this book is such a lovely addition to the more diverse YA reads that we have been […]
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I’m Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl – Gretchen McNeil
I’m Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl by Gretchen McNeil My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl follows Bea’s attempts to translate her status in high school into a scholarship winning mathematical formula. Simple right? Beatrice, Spencer, and Gabe are not the most popular kids at school – to be […]
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Fangirl – Rainbow Rowell
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Fangirl is a fun, contemporary read with a character that you will fall in love with if you are a part of any fandom. Cath immerses herself in the stories and world of Simon Snow, a magician and hero that she has spent her whole […]
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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda – Becky Albertalli
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli My rating: 4 of 5 stars I had read a few chapters earlier in the day before I jumped in bed to read – fast forward a few hours and it was way past my normal bedtime… and the book was done. Simon vs. the Homo […]
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The Upside of Unrequited – Becky Albertalli
Cute, contemporary book about the struggles of first love and navigating adolescence.
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This Adventure Ends – Emma Mills
This Adventure Ends by Emma Mills My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars This Adventure Ends started off by speaking to my little sarcastic, witty heart and introducing us to a funny, female character. It’s crazy, but yes girls can be funny. The humorous person in your novel does not have to be a guy. It […]