I just read my round-up of young adult titles from 2019, what I described as a “wild ride.” With 2020 in my rearview now, I can’t even compare the two. While I’ve been lucky enough to have been healthy throughout
When Andra went into cryostasis, she expected to wake up with her family 100 years in the future. But in traumatizing fashion, Andra comes to in a strange world 1,000 years later.
Dill has a lot on his plate. His father, a Pentecostal minister, believes that venomous snakes hold the key to salvation. He’s also made some horrific decisions, the fallout of which rests on Dill’s shoulders. As his family struggles to
With the emperor dead, the five royal families of Etrusia prepare to send their first-borns and their dragon companions to compete for the open throne. Although there’s no rule that these candidates have to be the oldest child from each
Though Soraya is a princess, her life is not nearly as regal as you might think. Cursed at birth with a poisonous touch, Soraya has been hidden away most of her life. Not only is this crippling for Soraya but
Reading more like a manifesto, Johnson explores many aspects of his identity as both Black and queer. With each chapter separated into a separate story, Johnson recounts some of his most impactful experiences, particularly as a child and teen. These
Simone is a really riveting protagonist. Not only is she HIV-positive, but she’s also Black and has two dads. She unfortunately has to deal with the kinds of microaggressions that are all too common for Black Americans as well as
Justyce has spent his life prepping for the Ivy League; he’s at the top of his class and keeps his head down as he strives to succeed. But when Justyce gets caught up in a racially-charged altercation with an off-duty
Caleb has what many teenagers seek: good looks, relative popularity, and a spot on the varsity football team. But when Caleb begins to experience extreme emotions, none of those advantages seem to matter anymore. After a violent outburst at school,
I want to start this post off by stating that I am a white woman and am still continuing to learn about the issues I’ll be discussing here. Like many of us, I am shocked and appalled not only by