It’s 25 Days of Book Recs! I have to admit something. Iām a sucker for a good romance in a Young Adult novel.
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Court of Lions
It’s 25 Days of Book Recs! I love Somaiyaās writing style and Mirage became an instant favorite. Court of Lions was the same.
Yes No Maybe So
New York Times bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed have crafted a resonant, funny, and memorable story about the power of love and resistance.
YES
Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state senate candidateāas long as heās behind the scenes. When it comes to speaking to strangers (or, letās face it, speaking at all to almost anyone), Jamieās a choke artist. Thereās no way heād ever knock on doors to ask people for their votesā¦until he meets Maya.
NO
Maya Rehmanās having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her summer trip is canceled, and now her parents are separating. Why her mother thinks the solution to her problems is political canvassingāwith some awkward dude she hardly knowsāis beyond her.
MAYBE SO
Going door to door isnāt exactly glamorous, but maybe itās not the worst thing in the world. After all, the polls are getting closerāand so are Maya and Jamie. Mastering local activism is one thing. Navigating the cross-cultural romance of the century is another thing entirely.
Chirp
From acclaimed author Kate Messner comes the powerful story of a young girl with the courage to make her voice heard, set against the backdrop of a summertime mystery.
When Mia moves to Vermont the summer after seventh grade, sheās recovering from the broken arm she got falling off a balance beam. And packed away in the moving boxes under her clothes and gymnastics trophies is a secret sheād rather forget.
Miaās change in scenery brings day camp, new friends, and time with her beloved grandmother. But Gram is convinced someone is trying to destroy her cricket farm. Is it sabotage or is Gramās thinking impaired from the stroke she suffered months ago? Mia and her friends set out to investigate, but can they uncover the truth in time to save Gramās farm? And will that discovery empower Mia to confront the secret sheās been hidingāand find the courage she never knew she had?
In a compelling story rich with friendship, science, and summer fun, a girl finds her voice while navigating the joys and challenges of growing up.
The Shadows Between Us
Alessandra is tired of being overlooked, but she has a plan to gain power:
1) Woo the Shadow King.
2) Marry him.
3) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself.
No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow Kingās power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and sheās going to do everything within her power to get it.
But Alessandraās not the only one trying to kill the king. As attempts on his life are made, she finds herself trying to keep him alive long enough for him to make her his queenāall while struggling not to lose her heart. After all, who better for a Shadow King than a cunning, villainous queen?
What Happens Next
Can a star be put back in the sky even after itās fallen? In this heartfelt, entertaining, and accessible middle grade novel perfect for fans of The Truth About Jellyfish, one girl makes it her summer mission to find out.
Astronomy-obsessed Abby McCourt should be thrilled about the solar eclipse her small town of Moose Junction is about to witness, but sheās not. After her older sister Blair was sent away for an eating disorder, Abby has been in a funk. Desperate to dull the pain her sisterās absence has left, she teams up with a visiting astronomer, Dr. Leo Lacamoire, to help track down his long-lost telescope. Though this is supposed to take Abbyās mind off the distance between her and Blair, what she finds may bring her closer to her sister than she ever thought possible.
Attack Of The Stuff
In what is described as āan 8 year oldās fever dream,ā New York Times bestselling author introduces us to Bill Waddler. Bill is a duck who dreams of being smothered by farting snakes. He also has a special gift. He is able to hear appliances complain. Imagine what toilets would complain about. Bill doesnāt need to imagine. While working as a cash-only hay seller (that doesnāt accept credit cards), Bill doesnāt know that he, and a very confused orange juice sales clerk, are about to save the world. If you could hear this book complain, it would be saying āwhere have you been all my life?ā
When You Know What I Know
A sensitive, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful novel in verse about one girlās journey in the aftermath of abuse.
One day after school, on the couch in the basement, Toriās uncle did something bad. Afterward, Tori tells her mom. Even though telling was a brave thing to do, her mom still doesnāt believe her at first. Her grandma still takes his side. And Tori doesnāt want anyone elseāeven her best friendāto know what happened.
Now Tori finds herself battling mixed emotionsāanger, shame, and sadnessāas she deals with the trauma. But with the help of her mom, her little sister, her best friend, and others, can Tori find a way to have the last word
From debut author Sonja K. Solter comes a heartbreaking yet powerful novel that will strike a chord with readers of Jacqueline Woodson and Tony Abbott
The Vinyl Underground
Dig it.
During the tumultuous year of 1968, four teens are drawn together: Ronnie Bingham, who is grieving his brotherās death in Vietnam; Milo, Ronnieās bookish best friend; āRamrod,ā a star athlete who is secretly avoiding the draft; and Hana, the new girl, a half-Japanese badass rock-n-roller whose presence doesnāt sit well with their segregated high school.
The four outcasts find sanctuary in āThe Vinyl Underground,ā a record club where they spin music, joke, debate, and escape the stifling norms of their small southern town. But Ronnieās eighteenth birthday is looming. Together, they hatch a plan to keep Ronnie from being drafted. But when a horrific act of racial-charged violence rocks the gang to their core, they decide itās time for an epic act of rebellion.
Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed
It’s 25 Days of Book Recs! Diana as portrayed in Tempest Tossed is a particular favorite with how sheās coded as an immigrant and refugee. I love seeing how she learns new cultures and modern trends, and slowly comes into her own outside of her sheltered upbringing. #25daysofbookrecs
