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Once Upon a Quinceañera by Monica Gomez-Hira is an entertaining story about a summer internship that takes a turn. I enjoyed the tension of the family drama, and I was excited to finally see a book about a quinceañera. While the concept has promise, I found the execution wasn’t as strong as it could have been, and parts of the book drag. However, those looking for a fun and unique romcom will enjoy this one.
Welcome to the In Command book blitz by Aileen Erin! This book sounds like an intriguing read for fans of YA dystopian novels. Keep reading to learn more about the book and enter the massive international giveaway to win:
Welcome to my stop on the Bake Believe blog tour! This middle grade book sounds like a super sweet story. Keep reading to learn more about the book and enter the giveaway to win a Bake Believe Apron, $15 Amazon gift card – 1 winner each! Continue reading
Welcome to the book blitz for The Awakening by Kaylee Johnston! Fans of YA urban fantasy will want to check this one out. Keep reading to learn more about the book and enter the giveaway to win an ebook copy of The Witch (prequel novella) for yourself. (INT) Continue reading
As Far As You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper is a story all about found family and finding where you belong. I loved the parts of the book that feature music, especially since the oboe is a pretty unconventional instrument in YA, and the main character is realistic. What I wasn’t expecting was the book’s darker tone compared to Stamper’s debut, but while this wasn’t exactly what I was looking for at the moment, I would still recommend it to those looking for a more serious contemporary. Continue reading