Lara Jean and Peter Kavinsky, why are you so adorable? I loved this conclusion to their story, as they farewell high school and start a new chapter of their lives. This book just felt so nostalgic, perfectly capturing the excitement and nervousness that comes with finishing high school and the future possibilities of college and […]
Alex, Approximately is a really adorable contemporary romance story that is perfect for the summer. It’s set in a beach location and would be the perfect book to bring with you on a trip to the beach! This novel follows Bailey, who is a classic Hollywood film buff and chats constantly to a boy named Alex […]
Zenn Diagram was a book that I picked up off the shelf because the main character is a STEM girl and that’s definitely something that I look for in YA novels. I really enjoyed the story and thought it was really adorable but I did find some aspects of it to be a little bit lacking. The […]
If you could only read one contemporary book for the first half of 2017, this definitely has to be one of the top contenders. When Dimple Met Rishi showcases diverse characters in the sunny setting of California with extremely realistic situations and a wonderful exploration of family, friendship, and romantic relationships. Suffice it to say, I […]
Optimists Die First is a really interesting contemporary read. I have some mixed feelings about it but I did enjoy it overall. The story follows Petula, who is a big pessimist and is kind of paranoid about everything after the tragic death of her younger sister not too long ago. She lives with her parents, who […]
What a cute and adorable coming of age read! With a pet goat called Stanley, lots of Indian take out and a best friend with big dreams, there’s a lot of random elements in Night Swimming, but it comes together beautifully. Here’s 5 reasons why you should pick it up: 1. The cutest lesbian relationship […]
Easily one of the most memorable contemporary reads of the first half of 2017, How To Make A Wish captured my heart, squeezed it, hugged it, and never let go throughout the entire read. We have a rather bittersweet exploration of a mother and daughter relationship, the fresh, sweet new feelings of a newly-discovered relationship […]
Geekerella is an extremely fun, light-hearted and geeky retelling of Cinderella and I highly, highly enjoyed it. It’s the perfect book if you’re looking for a contemporary romance that can be read in one sitting. The characters are quirky and lots of fun and I really enjoyed the relationship dynamics between the characters. The story follows […]
The Upside of Unrequited is a companion to Becky Albertalli’s Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda. It focuses on Abby’s cousin, Molly, and her journey to finding love and having her first ever romance. Simon vs for me was a standout book and The Upside of Unrequited didn’t quite live up to my extremely high expectations but I still really enjoyed […]