Book List

April showers bring… new free reads for YOU! It’s the first of the month, which means we’ve got a whole new set of books to read FOR FREE on RivetedLit.com. Plus we have extended excerpts of new YA novels hitting shelves in April 2019.  As well as a new Riveted Exclusive!! Read on to discover […]

Whenever I start a book with more than one point of view, I always know I’m in for something special. Through the eyes of more than one character, the world of the story suddenly has twice (or three or more) times the dimension, and as a reader, we are privileged with that much more information […]

Do you love reading YA? Do you love watching Queer Eye? Each host on Queer Eye brings something to the table to help individuals learn, grow, and become the best version of themselves. You can (and we will!) make the argument that books do exactly the same— some books and stories bring different meaning than […]

In the search for #relatable content, look no further than these stories of people doing remarkable things. These memoirs are all compelling, hopeful, and empowering, making them the perfect additions to your TBRs. 6 YA Memoirs to Add to Your TBR 1. I Have the Right To by Chessy Prout After facing a surprising backlash […]

I love superhero movies. Every time a new one comes out, I’m there opening weekend to see it. But I also love books and I’m currently literally surrounded by stacks of them, and that got me thinking, why not combine the two? So, if you, like me, ever wanted to know which book you should read based […]

If, like me, you became kinda a little obsessed with cults after ripping through Wild, Wild Country last year (seriously how fascinating was Sheela, am I right?!) and you’ve run out of podcasts about mind-blowing blind worship, don’t worry – we have got a cult for you! Check out these four books about escaping cults, teenage girls […]

February sneaks up on us and before we know it, it’s done. That’s the beauty of having such a short month help kick off the calendar and get us through the snowy seasons. However, it’s deceptively easy to feel like you’re falling behind on your Goodreads goals in a month that flies by so fast. […]

Whether you’re sticking with the survivors you still hold dear until the bitter end or you tapped out with the unceremonious departure of the one you held dearest (?Glenn?), we’ve got just the gritty tale of survival for you. Check out these five books that are sure to grip you by the zombie-loving heart: 5 […]

Even though we love them, family can be complicated, though hopefully no one here has to deal with hauntings, huntings, and family curses that span generations. Here’s a list of books that include cursed families and all the trouble – and teamwork – that comes with them. Because really, in the end, who else would […]

Christmas is coming!!! We are all so excited for the holiday cheer and of course we have to start thinking about presents for others to put under the tree. Our staff of writers here at Riveted by Simon Teen wants to share our favorite books we’d like to get this holiday season and exactly why […]