Writer Wednesday: Author Interview with Derek Milman on Swipe Right for Murder (+Giveaway!)

Today I'm really excited to have the wonderful Derek Milman on the blog today talking about his sophomore novel, Swipe Right for Murder. Swipe Right for Murder is a gay, on-the-run, fast paced thriller that doesn't hold back on the action--and it's out on August 6th! If you're looking for something darkly comedic, compelling, and …

Swipe Right for Murder by Derek Milman: A Twisty Thriller feat. The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time

I didn’t realize I wanted to read a thriller, but I wanted to read a thriller. Swipe Right for Murder is a twisty, action-packed, on-the-run type of thriller where you can’t be sure who’s the bad guy, but you know things are going on. It’s full of “everything is going to hell,” teens making bad …

Wild and Crooked by Leah Thomas: Another Favorite feat. Murder Mystery, Queer Teens, & Rural Towns

If you didn’t know, When Light Left Us was one of my favorite reads of 2018 and it’s such an underrated one. And so, when the opportunity arose to read Wild and Crooked, I totally pounced. BUT Y’ALL. Leah Thomas is not a one-hit-wonder. Even in a fully contemporary setting, she manages to craft a …

Double Romance Review: The Bride Test + Red, White & Royal Blue

AHHHH?! I know I don’t talk a lot about genres other than YA on my blog, but I’m really really excited to hype up two (non-YA) romance novels that I adored! I’m sure you’ve heard a decent amount about The Bride Test by Helen Hoang and Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, but …

Black Wings Beating by Alex London (DRC): Falconry, Fantasy, and #OwnVoices LGBTQ+ Rep!

4 stars The people of Uztar rever the birds of prey in the sky, and no one is more honored than the falconers who call them to their fists. Brysen strives to be a great falconer--while his twin sister, Kylee, rejects her ancient gifts and wishes to be free of falconry. She's nearly made it …

Sometime After Midnight by L. Philips (DRC): Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist Meets CinderFELLA

4.5 stars Cameron and Nate meet in a dingy Los Angeles club, finding out they have a lot more in common than a love for an obscure indie band. Because Cameron is the heir to the record label that destroyed Nate's father's life, and now he's running away as fast as he can, leaving behind …

13 Diverse Romcom Contemporaries That Will Make You Aww

I am a huge sucker for romantic comedies. In YA, I don't really like seeing full blown romances because nearly every time, they're not convincing to me. I don't know any teenagers that I immediately think "That's the couple that's truly in love. I bet they'll be married for 84 years." Sorry, but no. Which …

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

5 stars Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is a delightful novel that gave me all the cute, fuzzy feels and the bubbly laughs while still dealing with serious topics like homophobia. Albertalli's writing is so unique (and I can verify that after reading her other novel, The Upside of Unrequited, the day after I …

DRC: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

5 stars  Adam Silvera's They Both Die at the End is a stunning and poignant novel that reflects upon death and what it means to really live. It revolves around to boys, Mateo and Rufus, who both receive a call from Death-Cast, a company who calls you on your death day to notify you that …