Pre-Warning*: This book deals with topics such as sexual assualt and drug use. *I will be including this section in reviews of books that I think contain sensitive material that may be upsetting to some so you can decide whether to continue reading The…
Maguire is the perfect ‘strong female character’ Maguire is a wonderful character. She cares so much about the people around her that she’s sacrificing her entire childhood (this isn’t healthy, I’m just saying that she’s a genuinely kind person). But mainly, and this is…
This was a very unique take on a high school romance. The beginning just dives right into Vinnie’s life and progresses quickly to get to what the story is about – his relationship with one of the school’s most popular girls, Patsy. The whole…
Additional FTC Disclaimer: The eARC I received of Liars and Losers Like Us was an unfinished copy of the book — because of this, I am not going to go too in-depth into the “Writing” category of my review (since it may be different…
The plot is a like a blend of Mulan and Pride and Prejudice, the difference I found is that Olivia (the main character), starts her quest for selfish reasons and not to protect her family. The plot was kind of wonky for me, which is primarily due to…
“Seeing is not believing.” There wasn’t really a plot. Not in the traditional sense, anyway. There was no build up to any climax, or really a resolution. With that said, it was an enjoyable story. For the most part, the entire plot is centered…
Yes, there is a love triangle, but wait! It’s not what it seems. Cotugno took a unique approach to the typical love-triangle cliché and addressed some very relevant issues. Basically, one girl is in love with two boys and she has to deal with…
I’d feel weird saying the plot was ‘fun’, it was exciting, but the topics it covered were not ‘fun’. This book took a turn that had me going what am I reading? It tackled pretty heavy topics such as drug addiction, drug dealers, divorce and…
The story has a lot going for it: family dynamics, learning to accept those you don’t understand, first crushes & first loves and friendships. The characters go through realistic obstacles from not knowing what you want to do after high school to someone you…