Category: Young Adult

My Book Review of Forever Human

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Coming of Age, Dystopian & Apocalyptic, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Space, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Young Adult

Forever Human: Humanity's last chance by Ian E. Slatter My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow... CrazyWhat an intense read. Powerful and emotional, even if flawed. It does a great job showing one of the harsh realities of humanity, for sure.I don't agree with the ideology. I think it's as narrow-minded as Ash, but the … Continue reading My Book Review of Forever Human

Silver Dagger Book Tours – THE SUNLIT RUINS

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Giveaways & Donations, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Series, Silver Dagger Book Tours, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Women Writers, Young Adult

Ada and Miry didn’t mean to start a city-wide catastrophe. Really, they didn’t. The Sunlit Ruins The Archives of the Forgotten Book 1 by Andrea Septién Genre: YA Contemporary Fantasy & Mythology Ada and Miry didn’t mean to start a city-wide catastrophe. Really, they didn’t. But when a family trip goes awry, the two Mexican-American … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – THE SUNLIT RUINS

#MeetMyCharacter: Ruby Pearl

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Character Interview, FEATURE, Historical Fiction, Interview, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Women Writers, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Young Readers

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story: What is the name of your book? Rise! A Girl's Struggle for More What genre is it? Young historical fiction When and where is your tale set? It Takes place in Oklahoma and Missouri Who are you? What is your name? Ruby Pearl Dinsmore. Are you a … Continue reading #MeetMyCharacter: Ruby Pearl

Today is National Paul Bunyan Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Folklore, Holidays & Observances, Middle Grade Lit, Myths & Legends, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Young Adult, Young Readers

LEARN MORE "Paul Bunyan is a legendary lumberjack of gigantic proportions who, accompanied by a blue ox named Babe, traveled throughout the country performing incredible, though often incidental, feats. Some of Bunyan’s mythical exploits include digging the Grand Canyon by dragging his axe and creating Mount Hood by piling stones to extinguish a campfire. Part … Continue reading Today is National Paul Bunyan Day

My Book Review of Off the Trail: A YA Psychological Thriller Short Story

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Mystery, Thrillers, & Suspense, Psychological, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Women Writers, Young Adult

Off the Trail: A Short Story by Diana Urban My rating: 4 of 5 stars Haunting and SadI didn't know what to expect from this short story, but I'm glad I read it. It was interesting how the author formatted the tale and played into the human psyche. I felt Kayla's anxiety, hoping for the … Continue reading My Book Review of Off the Trail: A YA Psychological Thriller Short Story