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Review: Two Tribes by Emily Bowen Cohen

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Twi Tribes by Emily Bowen Cohen

Two Tribes
Emily Bowen Cohen
Heartdrum
Published August 15, 2023

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About Two Tribes

In her poignant debut graphic novel inspired by her own life, Emily Bowen Cohen embraces the complexity, meaning, and deep love that comes from being part of two vibrant tribes. Mia is still getting used to living with her mom and stepfather, and to the new role their Jewish identity plays in their home. Feeling out of place at home and at her Jewish day school, Mia finds herself thinking more and more about her Muscogee father, who lives with his new family … Continue reading →

Review: We Fell Apart by E. Lockhart

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We Fell Apart: A We Were Liars Novel by E. Lockhart

We Fell Apart
E. Lockhart
Delacorte Press
Published November 4, 2025

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About We Fell Apart

This gorgeous edition of We Fell Apart will feature stunning sprayed edges, unique printed endpapers, and an exclusive foil-stamped case!

#1 New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart returns to the world of her TikTok sensation We Were Liars with all her signature beachy gothic atmosphere, family intrigue, and high-stakes romance.

The invitation arrives out of the blue.

In it, Matilda discovers a father she’s never met. Kingsley Cello is a visionary, a reclusive artist. And when he asks her to spend the … Continue reading →

MMGM Review: Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign by Sara F. Schacter

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Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign

Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign
Sara F. Schacter
Fitzroy Books
Published October 14, 2025

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About Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign

After years of moving, Georgia’ s family is staying put. What’ s the best part of her new forever home? Fellow science fan Izzy!

Georgia feels lucky to be starting sixth grade with her first true friend. But when Georgia’ s science project accidentally reveals a secret— one Izzy trusted her to keep— their friendship unravels. Even worse, Georgia’ s archenemy swoops in to steal Izzy away, leaving Georgia cut off and lonely. How … Continue reading →

Review: You’ve Found Oliver by Dustin Thao

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You've Found Oliver by Dustin Thao

You’ve Found Oliver
Dustin Thao
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Published September 30, 2025

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About You’ve Found Oliver

A new story, a new love, an impossible divide. The much-awaited companion to the New York Times bestselling You’ve Reached Sam will break your heart open.

I’ve missed you every day since you left. But I’m sure you already knew that. It’s time to let you go now. I’ll miss you all the time, Sam.

It’s been a year since his best friend, Sam, died. Even though Oliver knows he won’t get a response, he can’t stop texting Sam’s number, especially as the … Continue reading →

Review: All the Way Around the Sun by XiXi Tian

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All the Way Around the Sun by XiXi Tian

All the Way Around the Sun
XiXi Tian
Quill Tree Books
Published September 30, 2025

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About All the Way Around the Sun

From the acclaimed author of This Place is Still Beautiful comes an evocative, achingly romantic road trip story about grief, diasporic identities, and deep-buried secrets that haunt us, perfect for fans of Past Lives and The Farewell.

Stella Chen’s life ground to a halt when her brother unexpectedly passed away a year ago. Raised together by their grandmother in the Chinese countryside before rejoining their parents in the United States, his absence … Continue reading →

Review: The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar by Sonora Reyes

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The Golden Boy's Guide to Bipolar by Sonora Reyes

The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar
Sonora Reyes
HarperCollins
Published September 16, 2025

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About The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar

From bestselling author Sonora Reyes comes a poignant and searingly honest companion novel to the multi-award-winning The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School, following beloved character Cesar Flores as he comes to terms with his sexuality, his new bipolar diagnosis, and more mistakes than he can count.

Seventeen-year-old Cesar Flores is finally ready to win back his ex-boyfriend. Since breaking up with Jamal in a last-ditch effort to stay in the closet, he’s come out to Mami, his sister, … Continue reading →