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Into the Goblin Market, by Vikki Vansickle, illus. Jensine Eckwall

October 22, 2024

When Mina leaves for the Goblin Market and doesn’t return, Millie dons her red cloak and sets out to find her. Ready to face the worst, Millie doesn’t shy away from the dangers as she faces the tricky and magical world of the Goblin Market. Using her wits, Millie will do everything to save her dear sister Mina and bring her home safe and sound. … More Into the Goblin Market, by Vikki Vansickle, illus. Jensine Eckwall

The Everlasting Road by Wab Kinew

October 17, 2024

Wab Kinew has created a beautiful world that intertwines virtual reality and Anishinaabe culture in a wonderful way. Descriptions of the Floraverse are stunning and I felt myself get sucked into the ‘Verse, captured by Bugz’ adventures. Chapters often ended on cliffhangers, and I was unable to put the book down. … More The Everlasting Road by Wab Kinew

Wingman by Jean Mills

September 26, 2024

This book deals with the serious topic of abuse, and realistically portrays how a teenager would deal with someone they care about experiencing domestic abuse. Trace is a believable character, whose behaviour reflects that of a survivor. … More Wingman by Jean Mills

Airlock by Tash McAdam

September 12, 2024

While Airlock is a short book, it has just the right amount of worldbuilding to make it a satisfying science fiction novella. The state of the planet is described in enough detail for the story to be logical without lingering too much on unnecessary information. … More Airlock by Tash McAdam

YAing News: Week of August 26th

August 27, 2024

YAing News is back for the week of August 26! … More YAing News: Week of August 26th

YAing News: Week of August 12

August 13, 2024

YAing News is back for the week of August 12! … More YAing News: Week of August 12

Dropped! by Alice Kuipers

August 6, 2024

How far would you go for a reality show? What if you had nothing left to lose? After Dex’s life collapses when his ex-girlfriend dumps him publicly on a stream, he receives a once in a lifetime opportunity to escape his real life and star as one of six contestants on Dropped!, an internet reality show. … More Dropped! by Alice Kuipers

5 Questions for Marianne Boucher

August 5, 2024

An interview with Marianne Boucher … More 5 Questions for Marianne Boucher

The Ballad of Darcy and Russell by Morgan Matson

July 30, 2024

The dynamics of Russell’s family were definitely a highlight of my reading experience. His family is very unconventional, but the scenes where they interact made me laugh and want to know more about them. Most of the scenes they appear in, they are setting up a game of Fishbowl which I would have loved to be a part of. … More The Ballad of Darcy and Russell by Morgan Matson

The Longest Shot by Chad Soon and George Chiang, illus. Amy Qi

July 25, 2024

The Longest Shot uses tools to make its occasionally heavy information easily digestible. Soon and Chiang wisely split Larry’s life story into eight shorter sections, giving the chapters titles based on their contents. I found this format helpful for divvying up reading time and seeing what might come next in Larry’s life. The two authors also collaborated with illustrator Amy Qi to bring life to Larry’s story. Qi’s vibrant images draw the eye to key moments in Larry’s life, reaffirming them in the reader’s mind. … More The Longest Shot by Chad Soon and George Chiang, illus. Amy Qi

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