Reviews
Caught at the Crossroads of American Joy
A Haitian teen navigates immigration, poverty, and loyalty in Ibi Zoboi’s powerful American Street.
July 2, 2025
Young Adult
Lesbian Characters
The Athena Avengers
Move over Marvel, Shamim Sarif’s all-female paramilitary force has the stuff to save the world from evil traffickers
September 12, 2024
LGBTQIA+
A Family Tale of Betrayal
Two sisters grapple with their circumstances after the death of their doting father.
August 28, 2023
LGBTQIA+
From scandalous forced outing to artful henna
Competition heats up in this heartfelt young adult novel
July 5, 2023
Reviews
Black Lives Matter in this Riveting novel
A united community in a predominantly Black neighborhood is center stage in this poignant novel about a young girl who must figure out how to
June 6, 2023
LGBTQIA+
An intensely gripping thriller
A historical odyssey for Kezi Smith’s sisters Genny and Happi and best friends Ximena and Derek.
June 5, 2023
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June 4, 2023