The Counselors by Jessica Goodman is a YA mystery book. This book follows three best friends, Goldie, Ava, and Imogen, whose friendship was formed at…
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Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
This unique take on a classic novel utilizes poetry to portray what feels like endless thoughts of a young boy about to commit a terrible…
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A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi
TW: Islamophobia, xenophobia Beginning this book made me uneasy since it spends a lot of time setting up the plot and telling rather than showing.…
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Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro
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…
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Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
TW: child abuse/neglect, miscarriage, homophobia The novel Monday’s Not Coming is complex. The novel focuses on the mysterious disappearances of black children and the faulty…
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This is Our Story by Ashley Elston
“We made a pact in those woods. Either we all get out of this or none of us does. We all know the consequences. It’s…
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Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Fantastic writing was used. Despite being a big book, the pacing was excellent, and I felt like I was reading it much more quickly than…
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A Land of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia Abawi
What a remarkable book. Although not very violent at its core, this book shows a strong interest in addressing the consequences of and responses to…
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You’d Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow
“How glorious it is to drown” Emory sees her brother Joey, being pushed farther and farther by the waves into the deep part, he is…
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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…
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