Reviews 2020

A

Alex + Ada, Volume #1 by Jonathan Luna, Sarah Vaughn (graphic novel)

B

The Burn Zone (Hotshots #1) by Annabeth Albert (LGBQT, M/M, contemp)

E

The Electric Heir (Feverwake #2) by Victoria Lee (YA, Sci-fi, dystopian, LGBQT)

F

Finding Mr. Better Than You by Shani Petroff (YA)

G

The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper (YA, LGBQT)

H

The Hazel Wood (the Hazel Wood #1) by Melissa Albert (YA)
Heidi's Guide to Four Letter Words by Tara Sivec and Andi Ardnt (contemp romance)

L

Loveboat, Taipei (Loveboat, Taipei #1) Abigail Hing Wen (YA)
Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn

O

Open House (Uptown #2) by Ruby Lang

S

Sorry I"m Late, I Didn't Want to Come by Jessica Pan (non fiction)

U

Undercover Bromance (Bromance Book Club #2) by Lyssa Kay Adams (contemporary romance)

Reviews - 2019

A.

Arctic Sun (Frozen Hearts #1) by Annabeth Albert (M/M romance)

F.

The Fever King (The Fever King #1) by Victoria Lee (LGBQT, alternate history, sci-fi, dystopia, YA)

The 5th Gender by G.L. Carriger (LGBQT, Sci-fi, romance, cozy mystery)

G.
Give Up the Ghost (Not Dead Yet #2) by Jenn Burke (M/M romance, PNR)

H.

How (Not) to Ask a Boy to Prom by S.J. Goslee (YA, LGBQT) 😍

L.
Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian (YA, contemporary, LGBQT) 😍😍

M.

Middlegame by Seanan McGuirre (sci-fi)

P.

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo (YA, poetry, verse) 😍

U.
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren (Adult, romance, rom-com) 😍

2017 Reviews

A.
Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett (YA, Contemporary) 💓
Alex & Eliza: A Love Story by Melissa de la Cruz (YA, Historical romance)
All In Pieces by Suzanne Young (YA, Contemporary issue/romance)
At Attention (Out of Uniform #2) by Annabeth Albert (M/M, contemporary romance) 💓
Autumn (Crow City 2.75) by Cole McKade (M/M, Contemporary Romance)

B.

Bad Romance by Heather Demetrios (Contemporary, YA) 💓

C.
Coming Up for Air (Hundred Oaks) by Miranda Kenneally (YA, Contemporary) 💓
Covalent Bonds (Red Moon Anthologies Book 3) various authors (Adult, romance)

D.

E.
Enemies Like Us by Anikka Martin, Joanna Chambers (M/M romance) 💓

F.
Faking It (A Ringside Romance Novel) by Christine D'Abo (M/M, contemporary)

G.
Geekerella by Ashley Poston (Contemporary, YA) 💗
The Great Hibernation by Tara Dairman (Mid-Grade)
Grit by Gillian French (YA)

H.
Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven (YA contemporary)

I.
I Believe in a thing Called Love by Maureen Goo (YA, Contemporary Romance)
In Memoriam by Nathan Burgoine (LGBQT, Contemporary, novella)
In Some Other Life by Jessica Brody (YA Contemporary)

J.

K.

L.
Last Seen leaving by Caleb Roehrig (YA, Contemporary, Thriller, LGBQT) 💓

M.
Madly (New York #2) by Ruthie Knox (Adult contemporary romance)
Mature Content (Cyberlove #4) by Megan Erickson & Santino Hassell (M/M, Contemporary Romance)
Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu (YA Contemporary)
Ms. Marve, Volume 1: No Normal (Graphic Novel)
My (Not So) Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella (Contemporary Romance)

N.
No Good Deed by Kara Connelly (YA, Contemporary Robin Hood Re-telling)
Noteworthy by Riley Redgate (YA Contemporary)

O.
Operation Prom Date (Tactics in Flirting #1) by Cindi Madsen - Contemp romance, YA💓

P.
Paint the Stars by Nyrae Dawn, Christina Lee (NA, M/M, contemporary) 💓
Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani (YA, Graphic Novel)
Perfect Ten by L. Philips (YA, LGBQT, contemporary)
Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures #1 by Jackson Pearce and Maggie Steifvater (mid-grade)

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R.

S.
The Sumage Solution (San Andreas Shifters #1) by G.L. Carriger (M/M, PNR)

T.
Tender with a Twist (Rainbow Cove #2) by Annabeth Albert (M/M, contemporary romance) 💓
Trust Me (Paris Nights #3) by Laura Florand (Adult Contemporary Romance)
The Truth About Happily Ever After by Karole Cuzzo (YA contemporary)

U.
The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli (YA, Contemporary, LGBQT)

V.

W.
We Are Okay by Nina LaCour (YA, LGBT)
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon (YA, Contemporary Romance)
Wild Bird by Wendelin Van Draanen (YA Contemporary)
Wolf by Wolf Duology by Ryan Graudin (YA, Alternative History, Paranormal)

2018 Reviews

A.

The Astonishing Color of After by X.R. Pan (YA, Contemporary, magical realism) A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena (YA, Contemporary)

B.

Blood Fury (black Dagger Legacy #3) by J.R. Ward (PNR)

C.

Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Adult, Paranormal (vampires), Alternate History)
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (YA, Fae, fantasy)

D.

Deep Dark Blue by Polo Tate (non-fiction, memoir)
Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich (YA, contemporary)
The Darkest Star by Jennifer Armentrout (YA, sci-fi, romance)

E.

F.

Feels Like Summer by Six de los Reyes (contemporary romance)
Finding Felicity by Stacey Kade (YA/NA, contemporary)
Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert (YA, Contemporary)
From the Ashes (Fires of Redemption Book #1) by Xen Sanders (Adult, UF/supernatural, LGBQT)

G.

A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert (contemp romance, WoC with autism heroine - own voices)

The Glamour Thieves (blue Unicorn #1) by Don Allmon (LGBQT, post apocalyptic, cyber punk)

H.
The Handsome Girl & Her Beautiful Boy by B.T. Gottfred (YA, contemporary, LGBQTIA)
Heels Over Head by Elyse Springer (M/M, Contemporary, sports romance)
How to Marry a Werewolf (Claw & Courtship #1) by Gail Carriger

I.
It Takes Two to Tumble (Seducing the Sedgwicks #1) by Cat Sebastian (Historical Romance, M/M)
Ivy Aberdden's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake (MG, LGBQT)

J.
Jack of Hearts(& Other Parts) by L.C. Rosen (YA, contemporary, LGBQT)
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren (Contemporary romance)

K.

L.

M.

N.

O.

P.
Pitch Dark by Courtney Alameda (YA, Sci-fi, horror)
Pride by Ibi Zoboi (Contemporary/YA P&P re-telling)
A Princess in Theory (Reluctant Royals #1) by Alyssa Cole ( Adult contemporary)

Q.

R.

S.
Sadie by Courtney Summers (YA, contemporary)
Saga: Vol 1 by Brian Vaughn and Fiona Staples (artist) (Graphic Novel, Adult)
Squared Away (Out of Uniform #5) by Annabeth Albert (contemporary/military romance, LGBQTIA)
Stake Sauce by RoAnna Sylver (paranormal, LGBQT)
Starlight Nights (738 Days #2) by Stacey Kade (NA, contemporary romance)
Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett (YA, contemporary)
Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian (YA, contemporary)
Suddenly in Love by Julia London (Adult contemporary)
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon (YA, contemporary)

T.
Team Phison (M/M, contemp)  💓
This Is Kind of An Epic Love Story by Kheryn Callender (YA, contemporary, LGBQT)
Tight Quarters (Out of Uniform #6) by Annabeth Albert (M/M, military romance)

U.

Untouchable by Kay Simone, Ruth Luhnow (contemporary romance, LGBQT)

V.

W.

Wanna Bet? by Talia Hibbert (Contemporary romance)
The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo (YA, Contemporary)
White Rabbit by Caleb Roehrig (YA, contemporary, thriller, LGBQT)

X.

Y.
You Know Me Well by David Levithan, Nina LaCour (YA, LGBQT, contemporary)

Z.

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