Contemporary books that have been reviewed on The Candid Cover.
Throw Like a Girl by Sarah Henning is an uplifting story about self-discovery, family, and sportsmanship. As a big fan of books about sports, I loved the direction this one takes as the main character joins the school football team as an opportunity to redeem herself, and Liv is a compelling and likeable narrator. This one also contains heartwarming family dynamics, giving it the perfect mix of feel-good moments and drama that I was looking for. Continue reading
Welcome to my stop on the It’s All in How You Fall by Sarah Henning book tour! If you enjoy YA sports novels, this book it one to try. Keep reading to learn more about the book, and make sure to follow along to the other stops on the tour. Continue reading
Up All Night: 13 Stories Between Sunset and Sunrise by Laura Silverman (editor) is an exciting collection of short stories that all take place between sunset and sunrise. This open-ended prompt leaves room for many unique interpretations, and I was impressed with the wide range of stories within the anthology as well as its diversity. This is a great read for summer nights with a story to satisfy any reader. Continue reading
By the Book by Jasmine Guillory is a Beauty and the Beast retelling with a modern twist. The main character, Isabelle, is relatable, and the story is enjoyable to read. This second instalment in the Meant to Be series is a fun contemporary to watch for. Continue reading
Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle is an entertaining romcom all about falling in love. Featuring a radio host who must learn to take his own romantic advice, two realistic main characters, and heavier themes that bring even more depth to the adorable romance, this one checks many boxes for me. Fans of authors like Nicola Yoon will enjoy this sweet and thoughtful contemporary. Continue reading