Young Adult book reviews
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
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
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
A Thousand Perfect Lies is a compelling YA mystery thriller that pairs an elite boarding school investigation with complicated family secrets, unexpected friendships, and a twisty murder mystery. Continue reading A Thousand Perfect Lies Review: A Twisty YA Mystery Full of Secrets and Surprises
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
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
Unending expands the magical world of the Unseelie duology through dual perspectives, dangerous faerie courts, heartfelt sisterhood, and rewarding character development. Continue reading Unending Review: A Worthwhile and Emotional Return to the Unseelie Duology
Today I’m reviewing I Killed the King by Rebecca Mix and Andrea Hannah—a clever fantasy mystery that channels Knives Out with its ensemble cast, magical world, political intrigue, and satisfying whodunnit. If you love locked-room mysteries and fantasy, this one is worth checking out. Continue reading I Killed the King Podcast Review | A Fantasy Mystery with Knives Out Vibes
I Killed the King delivers exactly what its premise promises: a clever locked-room murder mystery wrapped in a fantasy setting. With political intrigue, magic, shifting alliances, and plenty of suspects, this YA fantasy is perfect for readers who love Knives Out with a magical twist. 🔪👑✨ Continue reading I Killed the King Review | Knives Out Meets Fantasy in a Clever Locked-Room Mystery
I Killed the King delivers a fresh fantasy take on the classic whodunit, combining political intrigue, magic, and an unpredictable murder mystery with plenty of satisfying twists. Continue reading I Killed the King Review: A Clever Fantasy Whodunit with a Twisty Murder Mystery
