πππππ Synopsis: Thereβs no such thing as safe in a city at war, a city overrun with monsters. In this dark urban fantasy from author Victoria Schwab, a young woman and a young man must choose whether to become heroes or villainsβand friends or enemiesβwith the future of their home at stake. The first of two… Continue reading This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab
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Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia
πππππ Synopsis: Her story is a phenomenon. Her life is a disaster. In the real world, Eliza Mirk is shy, weird, and friendless. Online, sheβs LadyConstellation, the anonymous creator of the wildly popular webcomic Monstrous Sea. Eliza canβt imagine enjoying the real world as much as she loves the online one, and she has no desire… Continue reading Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia
Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro
ππππ Synopsis: Six years ago, Moss Jefferies' father was murdered by an Oakland police officer. Along with losing a parent, the media's vilification of his father and lack of accountability has left Moss with near crippling panic attacks. Now, in his sophomore year of high school, Moss and his fellow classmates find themselves increasingly treated… Continue reading Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
πππππ Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least make it out of her neighborhood one day. As the daughter of an underground rap legend who died before he hit big, Briβs got big shoes to fill. But now that her mom has unexpectedly lost her… Continue reading On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
πππππ Synopsis: Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a… Continue reading The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo