Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

I was late for the hype exploding all over Rebecca Yarros’ stunningly popular dragon romance, Fourth Wing. Readers either loved this book, or they hated it. It received a glowing review here on AAR, so I borrowed my daughter’s copy and settled in for the ride. And while I’m happy for those who’ve enjoyed it,…

Infamous by Lex Croucher

Infamous by Lex Croucher

If you’ve read – or even just heard about – Reputation, you’ll probably know whether or not Lex Croucher’s latest, Regency-ish New Adult historical will please your older teen. Infamous contains all of the drug abuse, sexual assault, racism, abuse, on-page makeouts leading to off-page sex, and rowdy (and anachronistic) party-hearty behavior of the previous…

Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover

Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover

In the opening scene of Heart Bones – one of Colleen Hoover’s earlier and remarkably messy novels – recent high school graduate, the amazingly-named Beyah Grim, realizes that her mother Janean has died of a drug overdose while sitting in the living room of their Kentucky trailer while staring at a hated portrait of Mother…

Misfit by Elle Kennedy

Misfit by Elle Kennedy

If you were a fan of the Gossip Girl television show, then I imagine Elle Kennedy’s Misfit might be a big hit for you. I was not a fan of Gossip Girl. I am not a fan of this book. Remington “RJ” Shaw is the quintessential too-cool-for-school loaner hacker dude. Life with a single mother…

Extra Credit by Sarina Bowen

Extra Credit by Sarina Bowen

A standout read of my recent Sarina Bowen binge was the delightful novella Blonde Date, which used to be available by itself but is now only available in the Extra Credit anthology. Blonde Date Grade: A               Sensuality: Warm If you’ve kept up with The Ivy Years series, you’ll remember…

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