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,…
Jess
Jess
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!
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Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction
Book Review Tour: All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes
by Jessby JessIn 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 Jessby JessI’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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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 whole novel is told through a series of emails exchanged between the two siblings. Their abusive home situation is why Bea left in the first place, and Ezra is left to deal with their abusive stepfather and neglectful mother.
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Summary In Every Last Word, Samantha “Sam” 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 doesn’t want her “perfect”…
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Teenagers long to find characters that they relate to. An estimated 2.9% of adolescents live with bipolar disorder, and they need to see themselves represented in the literature they read. Here’s a list of 5 young adult novels featuring characters with bipolar disorder.