Category Archives: Young Adult/Teen 12-18

Review: Espíritu by Aiden Thomas

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Cemetery Boys: Espiritu by Aiden Thomas

The Cemetery Boys: Espíritu
Aiden Thomas
Feiwel & Friends
Published September 8, 2026

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About The Cemetery Boys: Espíritu

Julian used to be a ghost and now he can’t stop seeing them.

Ever since being sacrificed as part of a forbidden ritual, Julian has been able to see and communicate with the spirits of passed brujx. And that would be okay, if it allowed him to be part of his new boyfriend’s community. But Julian’s also seeing other things: shadows in the corner of his eyes, glowing eyes in the dark, and “dark spots” on people – gaping, black gashes that are somehow wrong. He did ask … Continue reading →

Review: Cursed Princess Club: Vol. 1 by LambCat

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Cursed Princess Club, Volume 1 by LambCat

Cursed Princess Club, Vol. 1: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel
LambCat
WEBTOON Unscrolled
Published January 3, 2023

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About Cursed Princess Club, Vol. 1

Just because you’re cursed doesn’t mean you’re not special.

Meet Gwendolyn, the youngest princess of the Pastel Kingdom. Despite her big heart and love for baking, Gwen is living proof that royalty doesn’t always have it all—unlike the typical fairytale princess, or other princesses in the Pastel Kingdom, Gwen isn’t particularly attractive. While her sisters have woodland creatures do their hair and makeup, and flowers blossom … Continue reading →

Review: Guardians of Dawn: Suhwa by S. Jae-Jones

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Guardians of Dawn: Suhwa by S. Jae-Jones

Guardians of Dawn: Suhwa (Guardians of Dawn #4)
S. Jae-Jones
Wednesday Books
Published August 18, 2026

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About Guardians of Dawn: Suhwa

The final entry in the Guardians of Dawn series.

Min Suhwa has always longed to see the greater world outside the small, cloistered convent in which she was raised. Hidden there for her safety when she was a small child, Suhwa has learned to keep her unusual illusion magic to herself, but when the Bangtan Brothers come to town to perform, she can’t resist the chance to go see them for herself.

But the world outside her convent is dangerous―the … Continue reading →

Review: How to Lose Yourself Completely by Peter Bognanni

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How to Lose Yourself Completely by Peter Bognanni

How to Lose Yourself Completely
Peter Bognanni
Balzer + Bray
Published June 2, 2026

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About How to Lose Yourself Completely

An incredibly poignant story about a teen grappling with grief and anxiety who is sent to wilderness “adventure therapy,” where he meets a group of friends who will change his life forever. With its captivating voice and dry wit, this novel is perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and John Green.

Ever since Sean’s death, Case’s anxiety has been spiraling. Sean wasn’t just his older brother—he was also Case’s best friend. The only person who really got him.

When his parents suggest “adventure therapy,” Case … Continue reading →

Review: Change of Plans by Sarah Dessen

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Change of Plans by Sarah Dessen

Change of Plans
Sarah Dessen
Simon & Schuster
Published May 5, 2026

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About Change of Plans

From acclaimed and #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a “sweet, nuanced, and reflective coming-of-age love story” ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about an unassuming girl who learns to stand on her own while falling in love during a life-changing summer.

Finley has always felt most comfortable in someone else’s shadow. Fortunately, she’s got Colin, her magnetic boyfriend, who sweeps her along for activities, friendships, and future plans. Then she goes on a last-minute trip … Continue reading →

Review: Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang

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Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Yang

Beautiful Country: A Memoir of an Undocumented Childhood
Qian Julie Wang
Doubleday
Published September 7, 2021

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About Beautiful Country: A Memoir of an Undocumented Childhood

In Chinese, the word for America, Mei Guo, translates directly to “beautiful country.” Yet when seven-year-old Qian arrives in New York City in 1994 full of curiosity, she is overwhelmed by crushing fear and scarcity. In China, Qian’s parents were professors; in America, her family is “illegal” and it will require all the determination and small joys they can muster to survive.

In Chinatown, Qian’s parents … Continue reading →