Tag: Contemporary

Review: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

Review: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

Steph reviews We Were Liars by E. Lockhart in a particularly unhelpful fashion with pics of her feels.

Review: The Vanishing Season by Jodi Lynn Anderson

Review: The Vanishing Season by Jodi Lynn Anderson

A conversation with myself in which I try to figure […]

Review: Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

Review: Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

It is short, yet memorable. Funny, yet challenging. What more could one need from something with such a delightfully ridiculous cover?

Review: Breakable by Tammara Webber

Review: Breakable by Tammara Webber

“A messfest of creepernatural behaviour.” Kat Kennedy rants about Breakable by Tammara Webber, come and see what got her so mad.

Author Interview with Paula Stokes and a Giveaway

Author Interview with Paula Stokes and a Giveaway

Hey guys, today I have Paula Stokes here answering some […]

Review: Catch a Falling Star by Kim Culbertson

Review: Catch a Falling Star by Kim Culbertson

Check out Paola’s review of Catch a Falling Star and find out why she recommends it as a quick summer read!

Review: Room by Emma Donoghue

Review: Room by Emma Donoghue

Think of “Room” as an experiment of sorts. It isn’t a lengthy or overly demanding piece, despite the hesitant progress and rereading that comes with its opening chapters and initially distracting presentation. It is the sort of book that, regardless of one’s final opinion, will stick to the back of the consciousness for days afterward, demanding contemplation and consideration.

Review: One Man Guy by Michael Barakiva

Review: One Man Guy by Michael Barakiva

One Man Guy is absolutely adorable. It’s a hilarious, insightful […]

Review: Broken Hearts, Fences and Other Things to Mend by Katie Finn

Review: Broken Hearts, Fences and Other Things to Mend by Katie Finn

How much you enjoy Broken Hearts, Fences and Other Things […]

Review: The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Review: The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

“The Moon and More takes a lot more than a relaxing beach day and a couple of cocktails to even start to enjoy” Paola reviews The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Review: Life By Committee by Corey Ann Haydu

Review: Life By Committee by Corey Ann Haydu

Here’s the thing, technically, Life By Committee is not bad. […]

Early Cuddles: On The Fence by Kasie West

Early Cuddles: On The Fence by Kasie West

Hi guys! Welcome to Early Cuddles, a new feature where […]

Review: Second Star by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

Review: Second Star by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

Hey Wendy, we need to talk. I’m a little bewildered […]

Review: The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith

Review: The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith

Jennifer E. Smith writes books with intriguing synopses. Once upon […]

Review: What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick

Review: What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick

“Bravo, Huntley Fitzpatrick, bravo.” Meg Morley reviews What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick.

Review: Don’t Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Review: Don’t Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout

“I have a love/hate relationship with Jennifer L. Armentrout. Love because I can’t get enough of her books. Hate because I get really annoyed that I can’t stay away.” Come and see how Paola enjoyed Don’t Look Back by Paola.

To All the Books I Forgot to Review (2): Audiobooks Edition + Giveaway

To All the Books I Forgot to Review (2): Audiobooks Edition + Giveaway

Since I’ve started my little project of Reading Whatever I […]

Review: Far From You by Tess Sharpe

Review: Far From You by Tess Sharpe

“One of those books that kind of seeps in around the edges until you’ve been completely caught up in it.” Meg Morley reviews Far From You by Tess Sharpe. A four star read with one big flaw.

Review: Golden by Jessi Kirby

Review: Golden by Jessi Kirby

I definitely don’t venture into the realm of contemporary YA […]

Review: Better Off Friends by Elizabeth Eulberg

Review: Better Off Friends by Elizabeth Eulberg

I freaking love contemporary YA, which doesn’t make sense, since […]

Review: Great by Sara Benincasa

Review: Great by Sara Benincasa

How you feel about Great is going to depend heavily […]

Review: Reality Boy by A.S. King

Review: Reality Boy by A.S. King

Paola reviews Reality Boy by A.S. King and gets a little emotional.

Review: Heartbeat by Elizabeth Scott

Review: Heartbeat by Elizabeth Scott

Oh, Heartbeat, why do you put me in this position? […]

Review: Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando

Review: Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando

Steph reviews Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando and talks about how touching it was and gets a little personal.

Review: Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk

Review: Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk

“Haunted” is not powerful. It is not poignant. It is not smart. It is simply a waste, and I regret reading it wholeheartedly.