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I'm a middle school English teacher by day and a freelance writer by night. I enjoy reading YAMI (Young Adult Mental Illness) Literature. I'm passionate about ensuring an accurate portrayal of mental illness in YA fiction, as I believe books shape the views of teens around the world. When I'm not reading or writing, you can find me playing Scrabble with my husband or drinking coffee at a local shop!

  • Book ReviewsYoung Adult

    Review: The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

    by Jess August 12, 2024
    by Jess August 12, 2024

    My family, including my 8-month-old son, just returned from a 2-week-long road trip. In order to survive, I had to read. And I did! I read more than I’ve read in the last 8 months over the last two weeks, …

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    Review: When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

    by Jess July 3, 2024
    by Jess July 3, 2024

    When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill is the first book I’ve read all the way through since my son was born seven months ago, and I read it within 48 hours. Once I started, I just couldn’t put it …

  • Book ReviewsSuspense/Thriller

    Review: The Family Bones By Elle Marr

    by Jess May 29, 2023
    by Jess May 29, 2023

    I received a copy of The Family Bones by Elle Marr back in January, and it’s taken me far too long to write this review! Life has a tendency to get in the way when I try to make plans, …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Book Review Tour: All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes

    by Jess December 18, 2022
    by Jess December 18, 2022

    In October 2018, my family traveled to Europe to try and escape our grief after my brother’s death. One of my favorite places on our trip was Venice, Italy. As I read All the Lost Places I felt like I …

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    WOW! Book Tour – The House on Linden Way – Interview with Elizabeth Maria Naranjo

    by Jess October 23, 2022
    by Jess October 23, 2022

    I’m so excited to host a second post for the WOW! Book Tour of The House on Linden Way! It has been so much fun getting to know Elizabeth Maria Naranjo. If you haven’t seen it yet, make sure you …

  • Book ReviewsYoung Adult

    Book Review: Highly Illogical Behavior

    by Jess October 20, 2022
    by Jess October 20, 2022

    I finished reading Highly Illogical Behavior in a matter of days. This emotion-packed story is sure to keep you engaged and invested in the lie of Solomon Reed. Keep reading for my review of Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey …

  • Book ReviewsFictionSuspense/Thriller

    Book Review: The House on Linden Way

    by Jess October 16, 2022
    by Jess October 16, 2022

    I picked up this book and couldn’t put it down. I read it at the beach, in the car, and even in-between class periods while at work. Naranjo’s story is expertly crafted and beautifully horrific.

  • Book Lists

    5 Books to Read While Grieving

    by Jess September 14, 2022
    by Jess September 14, 2022

    When my brother died from cancer 4 years ago, I felt completely and utterly alone. People were present at first, but after a couple of months, they began to disappear. I turned to books for support, comforted by the fact …

  • Book ReviewsYoung Adult

    Book Review: Take Me With You When You Go

    by Jess August 8, 2022
    by Jess August 8, 2022

    Take Me With You When You Go tells the story of Ezra and Bea Ahern, a brother and sister who live a difficult life. When Bea runs away, she leaves an email address for her brother to contact her. The …

  • Book ReviewsYoung Adult

    Book Review: Every Last Word

    by Jess July 17, 2022
    by Jess July 17, 2022

    Summary In Every Last Word, Samantha โ€œSamโ€ McAllister lives her life with a secret. She has Purely-Obsessional OCD, a mental illness that causes her to live a life plagued with dark thoughts and obsessive behaviors. She doesnโ€™t want her โ€œperfectโ€ …

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