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November 14, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley

Two grieving girls, one full of secrets and a strange power, learn to appreciate both life and death in this sapphic gothic romance.

August 18, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: Your Plantation Prom is Not Okay by Kelly McWilliams

A powerful, unflinching look at the hard truths of the legacy of slavery, mental health issues, and the connection between medical neglect and racism

January 4, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution by Kacen Callender

A heartfelt and thoughtful look at a fractured friendship and the transformative capability of love and compassion.

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Book Review: Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke by Andrew Maraniss

July 7, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

When I’m reviewing books for professional publications, I stay quiet about them on social media. I’m always really excited once a review comes out to be able to talk about the book, finally! Here’s one of my most recent reviews, a STARRED review, which originally appeared in an issue of School Library Journal. Philomel. Mar. 2021. […]

Book Review: Strange Creatures by Phoebe North

May 10, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

A devastatingly tragic and deeply immersive masterpiece.

Book Review: What Beauty There Is by Cory Anderson

February 23, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

A first purchase and a must-read. Prepare to be haunted and chilled to the bone by this exceptional story.

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Book Review: #MeToo and You: Everything You Need To Know About Consent, Boundaries, and More by Halley Bondy

January 12, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

A recommended resource to jump-start difficult conversations.

Book Review: The Project by Courtney Summers

November 17, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

A gripping, flawless psychological thriller ready to leave readers shattered.

Book Review: Real Talk About Sex and Consent: What Every Teen Needs To Know by Cheryl M Bradshaw

October 20, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

This comprehensive guide to the legal, emotional, social, and physical aspects of consent shows teens that this issue is much more complicated than just saying “yes” or “no.”

Book Review: Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

March 26, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

Black, queer, and trans Felix explores love, friendship, and possibly retribution in this powerful #OwnVoices story of identity and self-worth.

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