Book List

No matter what season it is, sometimes you just need a feel-good read, and that’s exactly what cozy fantasy is! These reads are the perfect choice if you’re in the mood for a fun fantasy adventure but not in the mood for super high stakes, complex worldbuilding, or cliffhanger endings. If you need a book […]

As society grows in its understanding of mental illnesses, their effects, and their treatments, we’re seeing more and more YA narratives that address these topics. There are many compelling, well-written narratives that focus on mental illness or otherwise feature teen characters struggling with and coming to terms with them. If you’re interested in reading more […]

Whether you love reading a book over and over or will only read it once, everyone loves the classics. This list is made up of some amazing retellings to rediscover your favorite tales, with just enough fresh and new ideas. Filled with just enough true-to-form detail that you’ll be wanting to read the classics again […]

I LOVE getting book recs from TikTok. After hours of careful curation (aka watching way too many videos), BookTok knows exactly what kind of books I like and will recommend them with videos filled with brilliant reviews. Below you’ll find some of the Simon Teen books that BookTok is recommending you pick up this year! […]

If you’re like us, you love a sweeping fantasy series full of monsters and magic, and are obsessed with Netflix’s Shadow and Bone. But what should you read next that will give you those same dark, mythical vibes?   Books to Read If You Love the Shadow and Bone TV Show  1. Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto […]

#RivetedRevealsWeek is here! What, you ask, is Riveted Reveals Week? It’s that special time of year when we show you all the shiny new covers for books coming out in just a few seasons. From February 6 – February 10, we’re be showing you all the new covers for our Fall 2023 young adult books. […]

Every bookworm knows that getting lost in a book is the perfect way to take a vacation from everyday life! This trick works no matter what genre you’re reading, but some books do transport you out of your world and into their own a little more than others. These atmospheric reads are perfect for when […]

From a thrilling young adult fantasy and a duo of novellas featuring fan-favorite characters to a mind-bending psychological thriller, this February was chock-full of riveting new book releases! As you continue making your TBR for 2023, be sure to add these must-reads to your list! Must-Read Books That Came Out in February 2023 1. Daughters of […]

There are many, many instances where the sequel is as good as ­— if not better than ­—  the original. I mean, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back anyone? As a well-documented lover of sequels, I am here to offer my defense of the second novel. More than the unloved middle child in a trilogy, […]

After watching all of Outer Banks the night season one dropped on Netflix, two things were certain: 1. Pogues 4 life! And 2. I needed a second season immediately! Well, now that we’ve been BLESSED with seasons two and three, it’s time once again to fill the hole left by Outer Banks as we wait […]