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AUG. 25, 2020
A sequel that gets better and better the longer it steeps. Full review >
OCT. 17, 2017
Mesmerizing. Full review >
SEPT. 10, 2019
This soaring novel shoots for the stars and explodes the sky with its bold brilliance. Full review >
MAY 26, 2020
Gripping, unflinching, and unforgettable. Full review >
SEPT. 17, 2019
A whirlwind coming-of-age story that leaves one breathless. Full review >
MAY 21, 2019
An emotional, winning touchdown. Full review >
APRIL 28, 2020
A critical, captivating, merciful mirror for growing up Black and queer today. Full review >
OCT. 4, 2016
Readers will be ensnared in this ethereal narrative long before they even realize the net has been cast. Full review >
SEPT. 6, 2019
A poignant depiction of a boy’s journey to accepting his gay identity despite the odds. Full review >
FEB. 7, 2012
Rich with detail and emotion, a sophisticated read for teens and adults alike. Full review >
APRIL 21, 2020
A game-changing ace. Full review >
FEB. 4, 2020
Elegiac and hopeful. Full review >
MAY 1, 2018
Victorious—it may even usurp King & King (2001) as the premier queer-friendly fairy tale for this age set. Full review >
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