Review: Broken Things
Amanda Five years ago, Summer Marks was murdered in the woods. Her best friends, Mia and Brynn, are the prime suspects; the three were nearly inseparable, united by their love for…
Depression
Read to Resist: Suicide Prevention
I’m not quite sure this month’s topic constitutes “resistance,” except maybe resistance to the societal stigmas surrounding mental health. Since September 10th is National Suicide Prevention Day, I thought this…
Review: The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza
“What happens if the world ends?” Freddie said. “Maybe it already has,” I said, “and this is it. Now we have the opportunity to start over and try to do…
Review: Bang
“People can wonder and ponder and imagine all they want. But their curiosity does not entitle them to enter my world.” -Barry Lyga, Bang When he was four years old,…
Review: Violent Ends
“To realize it’s not really about Kirby now, it’s about what’s left. And if you don’t deal with it, it will deal with you.” –Violent Ends Violent Ends follows the…
Review: What I Leave Behind
Title: What I Leave Behind Author: Alison McGhee Publisher: Simon and Schuster Children’s Publication Date: May 15, 2018 This book was sent to me through NetGalley from Simon and Schuster…
Review: The Dangerous Art of Blending In
“I’ve squeezed as many bookcases in this tiny space as possible. Being surrounded by books and magazines makes me feel calm. It makes the room seemed wrapped in a layer…
Review: Thornhill
“I froze as I heard those sounds. Fear tingled into my neck and down my back as the old feeling seeped into my bones. I don’t believe it. What will…
Review: This Darkness Mine
“All imperfections glare in the spotlight.” -Mindy McGinnis, This Darkness Mine For all appearances, Sasha Stone’s life is perfect: she’s first chair clarinet, at the top of her class, and…