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One Italian Summer by Rebecca Searle

You would think that a summer vacation in Italy would bring nothing but joy and stunning views. However, for Kathy it brings nothing but disappointment…

Diverse Voices LGBTQI+ Realistic Fiction

Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro

Merry Mao August 30, 2022 death emotional family friendships intense lgbtqia mental health racism

TW: racism, assault, violence, police brutality, murder/death Anger is a Gift is a very challenging book for a variety of reasons. Please be advised that…

Diverse Voices Friends LGBTQI+ Science Fiction and Fantasy

They Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera

Merry Mao July 25, 2022 death emotional friendship lgbt relationships

“I wasted all those yesterdays and am completely out of tomorrows.” How often do you answer calls from random phone numbers? Rufus and Mateo did,…

Diverse Voices Science Fiction and Fantasy

The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris

Merry Mao July 21, 2022 death diverse voice emotional family intense racial injustice racism relationships trauma

“Joy in the midst of oppression is its own kind of bravery.” You’ve just had a vision, your brother will die soon, how would you…

Realistic Fiction Romance

The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen

Merry Mao June 16, 2022 coming of age death family growing up loss love story Realistic Fiction Romance

The Rest of the Story follows the story of Emma Saylor. Emma Saylor lost her mom when she was ten, and now she remembers very…

Mysteries and Thrillers Romance Series

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Merry Mao June 6, 2022 death drama emotional family mystery series

This mystery is the first in The Inheritance Games series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. In this book, the reader follows the perspective of Avery Grambs.…

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What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris

Merry Mao May 17, 2022 death emotional family growing up sisterhood trauma

This book follows the story of Kenyatta Bryce (KB), who is almost 18 years old, and her teenage sister Nia. After the death of their…

Historical Fiction Mysteries and Thrillers Realistic Fiction

All We Have Left

Book Mavens October 3, 2016 9/11 Alaska basketball climbing connections death disaster emotional family fathers growing up history intense new york city occult relationships religion sad survival tragic

Title: All We Have Left Author: Wendy Mills Summary: Alia and Jesse both have trouble understanding their parents and why they act the way they…

Mysteries and Thrillers Realistic Fiction

Some Kind of Happiness

Book Mavens August 29, 2016 cousins death drama emotional family grandparents grief growing up intense mystery problems relationships secrets

Title: Some Kind of Happiness Author: Claire Legrand Summary: Finley can hardly believe that her parents are sending her to stay with her dad’s family…

Hate to Read? Non-Fiction

Terrible Typhoid Mary

Book Mavens July 11, 2016 crime death drama history illness intense mysterious new york city problems secrets true typhoid

Title: Terrible Typhoid Mary: A True Story of the Deadliest Cook in America Author: Susan Bartoletti Campbell Summary: In turn-of-the-century America, typhoid was a serious and…