As a primarily contemporary reader, nothing excites me on the eve of a new year like the promise of new stories of brutal realism, light romance, psychological thrill rides, and everything in between. Being that contemporary is my absolute favorite genre, my “must-read” list is far longer than this, but apparently it’s frowned upon to […]
I cannot tell a lie: I’m a sucker for a great contemporary YA romance. There’s nothing quite like the swooniness of first love, whether it’s online or in person, a slow burn or an instant spark, two strangers coming together or best friends taking a new step. If there’s one thing YA has got in spades, it’s […]
Pack a release date much, publishing?? You can’t click in this post without hitting a major must-read title, from magic-filled fantasies to fun romances of fancy to serious, heart-stopping contemporaries, to works that blur genre lines. But there’s far too much to see here to waste space on me blathering, so let’s get to it!
Now this is how you bring in the summer! Hugely anticipated sequels to some of my favorite fantasies? Check. A number of make-you-melt romances, perfect for reading on the warm grass? Check. Brand-new voices sure to make a splash? Check. Underrepresented voices in seriously cool settings? Checkity check. We’ve got the perfect reading list for […]
One of my favorite things about summer is that it tends to be a glorious season for YA romances, and this year is no exception. Behold a host of new releases emerging between May and August that feature teen romance at their core, with that sweet, sweet happily ever after (or at least for the foreseeable […]