Tag Archives: romance

Honor Girl

Honor Girl: A Graphic Memoir by Maggie Thrash Maggie Thrash is not afraid to bring on the awkward in her graphic memoir, Honor Girl.  There is so much angst here, as there should be when you have a fifteen year … Continue reading

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37 Things I Love

37 Things I Love (in no particular order) by Kekla Magoon Since her father’s accident, Ellis and her mother have carefully orchestrated their lives to avoid any serious conversation.  Ellis saves all of that for her dad.  But when the … Continue reading

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Tell Me Again How A Crush Should Feel

Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel: A Novel by Sara Farizan Sara Farizan does an amazing job of capturing high school romantic angst; from the unrequited crush to the captivating newcomer, from misread signs to the one who’s … Continue reading

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The Summer I Wasn’t Me

The Summer I Wasn’t Me by Jessica Verdi We’ve probably all familiar with the premise teen goes to camp and falls in love. But The Summer I Wasn’t Me offers a very different twist as the camp in question is a religious … Continue reading

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Dirty Little Secrets

Dirty Little Secrets by c. j. omololu Dirty Little Secrets is like a TLC reality show, infused with a touch of extra melodrama and an uncomfortable romantic subplot. In other words, some people will be riveted and others will definitely … Continue reading

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The Day Before

The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder Different situations have brought Amber and Cade to the shore, but one thing is clear, they both need an escape.  After meeting at an aquarium, they spend the day together, filling it up with … Continue reading

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The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith When I reached the last page of the book I sighed in contentment, because it was just so cute.  Which honestly, is a testament to my short memory, … Continue reading

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Graffiti Moon

Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley Lucy and her friends have just finished Year Twelve.  Her friends want to celebrate, but to Lucy, the only thing that would complete the night is finding the elusive Shadow, a local graffiti artist.  Lucy … Continue reading

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Bright Before Sunrise

Bright Before Sunrise by Tiffany Schmidt Jonah is at a new school in a wealthy town.  He has a new baby sister and a new ready-made family including his mom’s new husband.  He doesn’t want any part of it.  His … Continue reading

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Three Day Summer

Three Day Summer by Sarvenaz Tash Before Austin City Limits and Glastonbury, before Bonnaroo and Coachella, there was Woodstock.  In 1969, the three day music festival held in Bethel, NY gathered some big name artists and put on a show … Continue reading

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