Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Set Me Free Author: Kitty Stevens Publisher: Interlude Press/Duet Length: 256 Pages (Print) Category: Young Adult, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: This was a sweet little YA novel that I think teenagers, especially, would enjoy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Aaron Ledbetter’s future has been planned out for him since before he was born. Each... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ongoing Reformation of Micah Johnson (Get Out: Book One) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 190 Pages At a Glance: The Ongoing Reformation of Micah Johnson is a stunning novel with rich and genuine characters who grapple with all the many issues facing gay teenagers today. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Joy, Heartache and Pain Author: John H. Ames Publisher: Ai Press Pages/Word Count: 207 Pages At a Glance: While I admire this author’s ability to represent young adult gay themes, this particular anthology did not meet my expectations. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A collection of new entwined stories by best-selling Young Adult author,... Continue Reading →
Title: Desmond and Garrick (Desmond and Garrick: Book Two) Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: A direct sequel to the first book, the ending is sure to please. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: As the vain and self-absorbed poets continue their campaign of destruction in Dryden Abbey, Garrick finds himself struggling... Continue Reading →
Title: Free Falling Author: Emery C. Walters Publisher: JMS Books/Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: 41 Pages At a Glance: Free Falling was all over the place and difficult to sink my teeth into. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Evan has family problems. He has a special-needs brother whom he adores and clueless parents. His senior class writing... Continue Reading →
Title: That One Kid Who Freaked Out, or Whatever Author: A.J.J. Bourque Publisher: Alwick Press Pages/Word Count: 198 Pages At a Glance: That One Kid Who Freaked Out, or Whatever is a nice addition to the LGBTQ YA space; I’m so glad I stumbled upon it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Seventeen-year-old Nicandro Stellan Colby is... Continue Reading →
Title: Clean Author: Mia Kerick Publisher: YoungDudes Publishing Pages/Word Count: 306 Pages At a Glance: I cannot say enough about this book. Clean should and must be in every high school library. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: High school senior Lanny Keating has it all. A three-sport athlete at Lauserville High School looking at a college... Continue Reading →
Title: A Hard Day’s Night Author: Mia Kerick Publisher: CoolDudes/YoungDudes Publishing Pages/Word Count: 114 Pages At a Glance: A Hard Day’s Night had the promise of delivering but, unfortunately, fell a bit short for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: High school senior Kalin (Lennon) Macready knows several facts for certain: John Lennon is his hero.... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Like Lightning: Volume 5 Author: Jay Bell Narrator: Kevin R. Free Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 18 minutes At a Glance: Jay Bell and Kevin R. Free are both talented craftsmen. What a great combination! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Never stop running. No matter how often life trips you up or... Continue Reading →
Title: Diamonds (Life According to Maps: Book Two) Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 70 Pages (approx.) At a Glance: Maps is truly special; I’ll take any glimpse into his world I can get! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Maps’ kingdom is crumbling before his eyes. His parents are forcing him to get a job,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Man’s Man Author: Genta Sebastian Publisher: Shadoe Publishing Pages/Word Count: 152 Pages At a Glance: With a narrator who isn’t always easy to like, let alone love, A Man’s Man gives its young narrator the room to discover what being a man’s man truly means. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: “It’s like this, see.... Continue Reading →
Title: Desmond and Garrick (Book One) Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press/JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 226 Pages At a Glance: Another fantastic historical YA fantasy from Hayden Thorne. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: It’s 1815. Garrick Mortimer is a scholar extraordinaire, an underemployed and starving genius, who agrees to sign on as tutor to Desmond Hathaway,... Continue Reading →
Title: The History of Us Author: Nyrae Dawn Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 184 Pages At a Glance: Nyrae Dawn is a new author to me, but I will definitely be reading more of her work in the future. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes it's not about coming out, it's about settling in. Eighteen-year-old... Continue Reading →
Title: The Geek and His Artist Author: Hope Ryan Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 320 Pages At a Glance: At the end of the day, this book just wasn’t for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Simon Williams spends his lunch periods drawing his geek and trying not to think about the terrors waiting for... Continue Reading →
Title: Awakening: The Blood Rock Prophecy Author: Jason N. Smith Publisher: Mascot Books Pages/Word Count: 304 Pages At a Glance: Despite its fairly hefty problems, Awakening: The Blood Rock Prophecy is an interesting story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Addy and Ethan are the best of friends, who happen to be cousins, and who live in... Continue Reading →
Title: Encounter (Encounters: Book One) Author: Perie Wolford Narrator:: William Turbett Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 3 Hours and 3 Minutes At a Glance: Encounter is a unique sci-fi story for Young Adults. Perie Wolford created a mystery with tension and excitement. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It's time to face the unknown. In an attempt to... Continue Reading →
Title: Ansel of Pryor House Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press/JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 116 Pages At a Glance: Another excellent YA historical fantasy from the author of The Twilight Gods. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Ansel Tunnicliffe has lived a harsh life. Abandoned by his mother and his siblings to a drunk and abusive... Continue Reading →
Title: Boy Meets Boy Author: David Levithan Narrator:: Nicholas Robideau and the Full Cast Family Publisher: Full Cast Audio Run Time: 5 Hours, 56 Minutes At a Glance: I’ve never heard an audiobook performance like this, and don’t know that I’ll ever hear another like it again. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: What if you went... Continue Reading →
Title: Jock Auction Author: Alex Pendragon Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 264Pages At a Glance: There were some things in Jock Auction that rubbed me the wrong way, but the writing and character development is good. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Sexy high-school footballer Kyle has two big blind-spots: first, he assumes he’s straight, and second,... Continue Reading →
Title: Banshee Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press/JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages At a Glance: Fantastic narrator and a terrifying ghost that kept me awake at night. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Nathaniel Wakeman is the only child and son of a modest vicar, who lives in the quiet and idyllic confines of the Isle... Continue Reading →
Title: The Twilight Gods Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press/JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: A beautiful story that absolutely must be read. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: London during the Great Exhibition of 1851 is a new world of technological advances, eye-popping inventions, and glimpses of exotic treasures from the East. For... Continue Reading →
Title: Wollstone Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press (JMS Books) Pages/Word Count: 236 Pages At a Glance: Beautiful descriptions in what feels like a timeless setting, but a little slow paced for me. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The moment Emil Gogean sets foot inside Wollstone Academy’s fairy tale-like campus, he realizes his freshman year in... Continue Reading →
Title: Slaying Isidore’s Dragons Author: C. Kennedy Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend this novel to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Follow the burgeoning love of two teens during the worst year of their lives. Irish-born Declan David de Quirke II is the son of two ambassadors,... Continue Reading →
Title: Slaying Isidore’s Dragons Author: C. Kennedy Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend this novel to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Follow the burgeoning love of two teens during the worst year of their lives. Irish-born Declan David de Quirke II is the son of two ambassadors,... Continue Reading →
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