Reviews written by Leah Miller

Solomon’s books are always a hit for me, and this one was no different. Her characters are vibrant and realistic, both main characters and side characters, and they interact in natural ways that made them practically leap off the page. Just like in Today Tonight Tomorrow, the story reads as...

This is a fun read involving a game called Howl, which is basically a twenty-four hour long scavenger hunt for the seniors graduating high school. Due to the limited timeline, it feels like something is always happening, making for a fast-paced read. Solomon makes use of the enemies to lovers...

This book combines elements of multiple genres beautifully, heavily leaning on horror, mystery, and fantasy, while weaving in coming-of-age and paranormal themes to the story. Albert creates such rich and well-developed characters, both the main characters and the side characters. Readers get to see how the friendship develops between Nora...

This is a fast-paced story that’s full of action. In addition to the overarching good vs. evil plot, there are numerous subplots that keep readers engaged and intrigued. There’s a found family dynamic that changes throughout the story, slow-burn queer romance that sizzles off the pages but isn’t graphic, and...

This is a fast-paced and exciting book, that also allows room for relationships and character development. The bond between Signa and Blythe really changes a lot in the story, and Grace provides a perspective from both of them so we can get insight into what each of them are thinking...

The writing is strong and easily conveys both images and emotions to the reader. It flowed smoothly and made it easy to fly through this book. As far as the world-building goes, Burton creates a mystical and dangerous world, where sirens have all been wiped out except for one, and...

This is a fun and light read that was fast-paced and quick. Micah is easy to fall in love with. He’s the “Prince of Chicago,” but he’s relatively down to earth, with the same issues as everyone else. He’s super shy, and since he struggles to talk to his crushes,...

The writing flows beautifully, making this book a quick read that feels much shorter than it really is. It’s easy to like all of the characters, who make a diverse and entertaining cast. They’re well-rounded and have unique personalities, and they interact in realistic ways with each other. Shani and...

The way the story is written is fantastic. The author discusses a lot of realistic issues and how they play out in real life. Having two Asian-American, queer characters in the main roles allows the author to dismantle the “model minority” stereotype in different ways, as well as talking about...

This book has great Jewish representation, and made me feel seen as a Jewish reader who hasn’t always felt seen when reading holiday books. It’s a sweet, fun, and funny holiday romance that incorporates not only Hanukkah, but also Christmas and New Years, making this the perfect winter holiday read....

This is a fun, fresh, fast-paced read that has nostalgic vibes for 2000s YA novels. There’s a lot of action and the way the main character worked hard to develop her skills felt realistic. I love a character who has strengths and flaws, and Winnie fits the bill—she’s stubborn, smart,...

This book immediately draws readers in with a continuation of an already exciting series. Maniscalco’s writing shines with vivid and beautifully rendered scenes that allow readers to easily visualize scenes, complete with lush scenery of each of the houses in Hell and descriptions of Emilia’s over-the-top outfits. Readers are provided...

The premise and setting of this book intrigued me, especially the incorporation of Celtic mythology. It almost felt like reading historical fiction in some places, especially since a historical landmark was central to the story, and the action, fast pace, likable characters, and plot twists were enough to overcome some...

This story is a dark homage to Stephen King’s Carrie, with Jackson’s unique voice and spin on it. It pulls the reader into the story immediately, flashing between the events of 2014 and a podcast attempting to analyze the events critically. It is intriguing to get to know Maddy, both...

As a lifelong lover of fairy tales, I can’t resist the idea of modern updates by some of the best known writers in the fantasy field. I enjoyed reading the original story and then the new version, to see how the author took on a widely known story and changed...