What I like the most is that it opens up the conversation around "illegal" immigrants and what it means to be undocumented and unprotected by the law.
Tag: YA
What Big Teeth
All in all, there's a lot to unpack, and it reminded me of the functional dysfunction of The Munsters, with their odd character cast and strange behaviors.
Pride and Prejudice in the ‘hood
Pride is a fantastic modern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, a flirtation of characters who are richer, and those who are poorer.
All the Greys on Greene Street
Who knew mummy brown was actually, at one point, made of real ancient Egyptian mummies...
The Bone Houses
Folkloric and atmospheric, The Bone Houses was one of the better books I've read this year.
31 Days of Spooky Reads: Through the Woods
If there was a musical equivalent, it would be a hint of Myrkur's haunting vocals coupled with the feel of the moors in Wuthering Heights.
31 Days of Spooky Reads: Horrid
Horrid tells the story of Jane, whose father died 5 weeks ago, and whose mother is lying to her.
31 Days of Spooky Reads: When I Arrived at the Castle
Emily Carroll again delivers a disturbing and gory narrative, complete with illustrations that drink from a well of the macabre.
Jewish boy, Muslim girl
All in all, a decent contemporary YA book, with heavy topics that are easily digestible by YA readers.
Book Review: Pride – Ibi Zoboi
Pride is a fantastic modern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, a flirtation of characters who are richer, and those who are poorer.
