The Other Side of Infinity by Joan F. Smith is a unique take on the concept of the butterfly effect. Following a girl with foreknowledge who gets a vision that the boy she will fall in love with is going to die, this one contains two interesting main characters and thought-provoking themes including free will and the impact of each action, no matter how small. With an ending I never saw coming, this is the perfect read for fans of contemporary with a sci-fi twist and those who enjoyed They Both Die at the End. Continue reading
Category: Young Adult Fiction
Reviews of Young Adult Fiction on The Candid Cover YA Book Blog.
Never Vacation with Your Ex, Emily Wibberley
Never Vacation with Your Ex by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka is a cute summer read about second chances. I loved the Malibu vacation backdrop and the volleyball star main character, and this one also contains thoughtful discussions about women in sports. Fans of the exes to lovers trope, as well as books about childhood best friends, will enjoy this one. Continue reading
Review: Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu
Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu is a fast-paced thriller that kept me entertained from page one. While I was hesitant about the premise of a pop star turned secret agent at first, this one ended up being a lot of fun, and the main characters have such an entertaining dynamic. Fans of the spy genre, superstar characters, and the enemies to lovers trope will not want to miss this first instalment in Marie Lu’s latest series. Continue reading
Heartstopper Books in Order: Your Osemanverse Series List
Heartstopper books in order to read and enjoy the books fully is something to consider for reading the Alice Oseman series books. This best selling series is a YA graphic novel romance series that is trending all over TIkTok. The reading order of the Heartstopper series books by Alice Oseman is actually pretty straightforward. For those who want the full Osemanverse experience, however, the Solitaire books can be read either after Heartstopper or in chronological order. So get set to read all about Nick and Charlie in the Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman. Continue reading
Review: Royal Blood by Aimée Carter
Royal Blood by Aimée Carter is a thriller with a royal twist. Following the King of England’s secret American daughter, this one contains scandals, secrets, and a strong main character who finds herself as a suspect in a murder investigation. Fans of fast-paced mysteries and all things royalty will not want to miss this one. Continue reading