I love this book so much--Jess and Vivi's relationship was so beautiful and true. There were so many parts that resonated deep in my bones. Not only tI love this book so much--Jess and Vivi's relationship was so beautiful and true. There were so many parts that resonated deep in my bones. Not only their relationship, but also the rawness of Jess's grief. I haven't cried over in book in so long, but that's how real these characters were--I loved them and didn't want the story to end (although the ending was perfect). A must-read for any who has loved and lost, anyone who has had to try to figure out how to navigate grief and healing. One of my favorite books of the year! ...more
WHEN WE WERE WORTHY is a poignant, haunting story of truths and secrets—the power of tragedy to unravel an entire community, and then stitch it back tWHEN WE WERE WORTHY is a poignant, haunting story of truths and secrets—the power of tragedy to unravel an entire community, and then stitch it back together—I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough....more
A stunning, beautifully-written debut, THE MIDNIGHTS explores the complex nature of loss, grief, secrets, and family, as we follow one girl on a poignA stunning, beautifully-written debut, THE MIDNIGHTS explores the complex nature of loss, grief, secrets, and family, as we follow one girl on a poignant journey of self-discovery.
Powerful and haunting, NOW IS EVERYTHING explores the complexities of family and abuse, as we follow one girl on her courageous journey to choose lovePowerful and haunting, NOW IS EVERYTHING explores the complexities of family and abuse, as we follow one girl on her courageous journey to choose love over hate and hope over fear.
I couldn't put this book down - it really is a must-read!
A powerful, stirring debut, WHERE I LIVE takes us on a journey into a hidden world that exists all around us—exploring homelessness, poverty, love, anA powerful, stirring debut, WHERE I LIVE takes us on a journey into a hidden world that exists all around us—exploring homelessness, poverty, love, and grief with insight, sensitivity, and most of all, hope. A 2018 must-read!
THE NOWHERE GIRLS cuts to straight to the core of rape culture—fully exploring its destructive nature through a cast of girls who find their voices, aTHE NOWHERE GIRLS cuts to straight to the core of rape culture—fully exploring its destructive nature through a cast of girls who find their voices, and their strength, as they unite in a quest for justice. With rare insight and profound authenticity, Amy Reed has crafted a masterfully fierce, stirring, and deeply empowering story of hope and courage.
In this chilling story of grief, ghosts, and secrets, Parker takes us on a journey that reveals a deep and unexpected connection between the past and In this chilling story of grief, ghosts, and secrets, Parker takes us on a journey that reveals a deep and unexpected connection between the past and the present. Full of twists and turns, darkness and light, THE RATTLED BONES will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
Highly, highly, highly recommend this one!
*I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*...more
In this stunningly brave and necessary debut, Erica Chapman takes us on a journey to the edge and back—exploring grief, depression, and suicide with cIn this stunningly brave and necessary debut, Erica Chapman takes us on a journey to the edge and back—exploring grief, depression, and suicide with candor, insight, and above all, hope. ...more
A List of Cages is a poignant, hopeful story about loss, grief, abuse, and the transformative power of friendship. Written with honesty and vulnerabilA List of Cages is a poignant, hopeful story about loss, grief, abuse, and the transformative power of friendship. Written with honesty and vulnerability, Robin Roe shows us exactly what it means to stand up for another person—how love and acceptance can heal even the deepest of wounds....more
A powerful story of secrets, sisters, mothers and daughters—of a family fractured and pieced back together across time, with love, pain, passion, and A powerful story of secrets, sisters, mothers and daughters—of a family fractured and pieced back together across time, with love, pain, passion, and music. GIRLS IN THE MOON will stay with you like a song you won’t be able to get out of your mind....more
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