I’ve heard so much hype around this and Two Can Keep a Secret, that I finally had to get my life together enough to read it! I’m sorry that it took me so dang long, but I’m so glad that I finally read it.
Tag: Young Adult
Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan
Wow, surprise, I bought another book for the hype! I definitely grabbed this on a whim, while overfilling a bag at Barnes & Noble, but I’m glad I did, because it was cute and fluffy and the perfect summer read!
The Past and Other Things that Should Stay Buried by David Hutchinson
I had my eye on this for quite some time, because of this dang cover. Its cute and fun with incredible colors. So I finally picked it up, and ended up bringing it on vacation with me.
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mario Tamaki & Rosemary Valero/O’Connell
First things first: I bought this book for the hype. I knew nothing about it, other than it had a pretty cover, was a graphic novel, and everyone was pumped about it. So I bought it. That being said, I assumed (you know what they say about that) that it was about a straight couple but ITS NOT! This is a gay book and it’s an incredible one. Let’s dive in.
The Haunted by Danielle Vega
Gosh dang it, Danielle Vega has done it again! As a huge fan of The Merciless series and Survive the Night, I was begging The Haunted to come out. I’m a huge fan of reading horror and suspense novels, and I’ve found that no one hits the same notes in those categories as Danielle Vega. So of course I prioritized it when The Haunted was released!
These Witches Don’t Burn by Isabel Sterling
This is a book I was so excited about that I preordered. While I knew from the cover that it was a book that I needed to read, the synopsis had me hopked. Witches in Salem today? Check. Lesbians? Check. Danger? Checkity check check.
What the Woods Keep by Katya De Becerra
This is another lovely book from the folks at Unplugged. It was the second book I got from them, and the second I’ve read, and the second I’ve been completely blown away by.
When Hayden turns 18, she’s called to her family lawyer’s office. There, she learns that she has inherited her mother’s house under three specific conditions; she has to look for the gifts left for her there, the gifts must be used to destroy her mother’s darkest secret, and Hayden mustn’t trust anyone, especially the ravens.
If becoming old enough to legally buy cigarettes, vote, and gamble isn’t enough, imagine owning a house! Now factor in the fact that you haven’t been to the house in 10 years (since you’re mother disappeared), and you’ve got Hayden’s situation. So Hayden and her roommate Del go to Promise, Colorado for spring break, in hopes of figuring out what to do with Hayden’s inheritance.
Once they hit Promise, things really amp up. Hayden learns about a coven-like group that seems pretty intent on telling her all about her mother, and the “gifts” that were left for her are beyond haunting. It’s a bit spooky, but mostly just full of mystery and thrill as Hayden tries to find out who – and what she is.
This book was beyond incredible. It’s beautifully written, with some actual historical references, and a lot of really cool witch vibes. It may not be a good choice if you’re in a cabin in the woods, but for those of us comfy in our beds, it’s a must-read. I fell in love with Hayden immediately; she’s powerful and independent, but struggling with mental health stuff. It’s difficult, but promising. I also love her relationship with her roommate, Del. It’s something that you dream of having with a friend, and while I have a couple friends like Del, I haven’t lived with any of them.
I adored reading What the Woods Keep, and I can not recommend it enough. But make sure you have time to read towards the end; this book becomes magnetic and needs to be read!
