Category: Young Adult

Young Adult book reviews

Dystopian, Enemies-to-Lovers, Horror, Mystery/Thriller, Science Fiction, Young Adult, YouTube

The Verdant Cage Review 🌿 | Dark Dystopian Fantasy, Mystery & Deadly Secrets

The Verdant Cage by Jess Lourey was such a pleasant surprise! Atmospheric, mysterious, and packed with tension, this YA dystopian thriller pulled me into Noah’s Valley and its increasingly sinister secrets. With compelling characters, dangerous discoveries, and an ending that left me very happy there’s a sequel coming, this one was far more captivating than I expected. 🌿🖤 Continue reading The Verdant Cage Review 🌿 | Dark Dystopian Fantasy, Mystery & Deadly Secrets

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Book Reviews, Dystopian, Enemies-to-Lovers, Horror, Mystery/Thriller, Science Fiction, Young Adult

The Verdant Cage Review: Dark Dystopian Fantasy, Mystery & Deadly Secrets

The Verdant Cage is a gripping YA dystopian thriller that combines a secretive walled community, forbidden romance, political corruption, and jaw-dropping twists into a story that becomes impossible to put down. Continue reading The Verdant Cage Review: Dark Dystopian Fantasy, Mystery & Deadly Secrets

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African-American, Fantasy, Occult & Supernatural, Young Adult, YouTube

The Poisons We Drink Review 🧪 | Powerful Themes, Magic & a Frustrating Heroine

The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste has a fascinating magic system and powerful things to say about prejudice, politics, injustice, grief, and family—but Venus was a frustrating protagonist for me. There was so much about this story I appreciated, even when I wanted to shake the main character. 🧪💖 Continue reading The Poisons We Drink Review 🧪 | Powerful Themes, Magic & a Frustrating Heroine

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African-American, Book Reviews, Fantasy, Occult & Supernatural, Young Adult

The Poisons We Drink Review: A Thoughtful YA Fantasy About Power, Racism, and Corruption

The Poisoned Throne delivers a thoughtful YA fantasy that tackles systemic racism, political corruption, and trauma through a compelling allegorical world, even if its protagonist can be difficult to connect with. Continue reading The Poisons We Drink Review: A Thoughtful YA Fantasy About Power, Racism, and Corruption

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Mystery/Thriller, Podcast, Young Adult

A Thousand Perfect Lies Podcast Review | Secrets, Deception & a Twisty YA Mystery

Today I’m reviewing A Thousand Perfect Lies by Monica Murphy—a gripping, character-driven YA mystery built on secrets, deception, family loyalty, and the fragile nature of truth. With an elite boarding school, a secret identity, and plenty of suspicious characters, this one surprised me in the best way. Continue reading A Thousand Perfect Lies Podcast Review | Secrets, Deception & a Twisty YA Mystery

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Mystery/Thriller, Young Adult, YouTube

A Thousand Perfect Lies Review | Twisted Secrets, Dark Academia & a Mystery That Delivers

A Thousand Perfect Lies by Monica Murphy completely surprised me. This twisty YA mystery combines an elite boarding school, a secret identity, complicated family dynamics, romance, and enough secrets to make nearly everyone suspicious. As someone who can be picky about contemporary YA mysteries, I ended up enjoying this one so much more than I expected. 🖤🔪📚 Continue reading A Thousand Perfect Lies Review | Twisted Secrets, Dark Academia & a Mystery That Delivers

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Fairy Tales & Folklore, Fantasy, Own Voices, Podcast, Sapphic, Young Adult

Unending Podcast Review | A Worthy Finale to the Unseelie Duology

Today I’m reviewing Unending by Ivelisse Housman, the long-awaited sequel to Unseelie. With dual perspectives, rich faerie world-building, heartfelt sisterhood, and meaningful character growth, this YA fantasy finale was absolutely worth the wait. Continue reading Unending Podcast Review | A Worthy Finale to the Unseelie Duology

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Fairy Tales & Folklore, Fantasy, Own Voices, Sapphic, Young Adult, YouTube

Unending Review | A Worthy Conclusion to the Unseelie Duology by Ivelisse Housman

After waiting two years for the sequel, Unending by Ivelisse Housman was everything I hoped for. With dual perspectives, emotional character growth, breathtaking faerie magic, and a heartfelt exploration of sisterhood, this finale delivers a satisfying conclusion to the Unseelie duology. ✨🧚📚 Continue reading Unending Review | A Worthy Conclusion to the Unseelie Duology by Ivelisse Housman

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