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Diverse Voices Science Fiction and Fantasy

The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris

“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…

Diverse Voices Historical Fiction Non-Fiction

Maus by Art Spiegleman

Merry Mao July 3, 2022 comic emotional graphic novel history Holocaust illustrated intense jewish nonfiction trauma

Reading both volumes of Maus by Art Spiegleman, it is easy to see why it was banned by the Tennessee school board, or generally less…

Diverse Voices Nutmeg Titles Poetry Realistic Fiction

Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi

Merry Mao June 20, 2022 emotional family growing up intense poetry problems racism told in verse

This fantastic young adult poetry book will have you invested in the story and have you thinking about its deeper meaning. This book follows the…

Friends Mysteries and Thrillers School Stories

The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas

Merry Mao June 14, 2022 cheerleading crime drama emotional family intense murder mystery small town suspence thriller

The Cheerleaders takes place in Sunnybrook. There have been no cheerleaders for five years because of a tragedy that led to all the cheerleaders dying.…

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.…

Diverse Voices Friends Realistic Fiction Reviews School Stories

We Used to Be Friends by Amy Spalding

Merry Mao May 21, 2022 emotional friends growing up problems relationships

We Used to Be Friends by Amy Spalding is a heart wrenching story about the worst breakup of them all, a childhood friendship. This story…

Adventure Reviews

Be Not Far From Me By Mindy McGinnis

Merry Mao May 19, 2022 drama emotional hiking intense outdoors problems

Be Not Far From Me by Mindy McGinnis is a compelling and exciting story about Ashley, the main character, who goes hiking with a group…

Adult Books for Teens Diverse Voices Realistic Fiction

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…