Young Adult

Young Adult books feature coming-of-age stories, memorable characters, and adventures that often resonate with readers of all ages. This tag collects my reviews of YA books across fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and other genres.

Book Cover of Fire to the Stars by Morgan J. Watchorn

Grand Ideas, Grounded Execution: A Review of Fire to the Stars by Morgan J. Watchorn

Cursed to turn into a dragon, teamed up with the slayer who's supposed to hunt her. Fire to the Stars has big ideas and a world I loved, but the characters and romance held it back.

Jul 304 min read

Cover of When Dealing With Dragons by Dana Swift

Dragons, Found Family, and One Chapter That Completely Wrecked Me: A Review of When Dealing With Dragons by Dana Swift

This book made me sob in the early chapters and I was not okay about it. In the best way.

Jun 245 min read

Book cover for The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Five Heirs, One Murder, and Not Enough Pages for All of Them: A Review of The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

For every burnt out gifted kid who never quite lived up to the version of themselves everyone else imagined

Jun 165 min read

Book cover of When Shadows Burn by Vanessa Le

Demons, Blood Magic, and a Mystery Worth Solving: A Review of When Shadows Burn by Vanessa Le

When Shadows Burn by Vanessa Le has a genuinely cool concept: demon exorcism, blood magic, and a dark academia university setting...but uneven characters and thin world-building hold it back. Here's what worked and what didn't.

Jun 15 min read