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Young Adult

Here you can browse all the featured books on Bookish Brews by genre. Select a genre below to switch genres:

Anna Gracia pulls at my heart in a way I have never experienced before. I related to June’s background growing up an Asian Woman in a primarily white area so much and I’ve never seen it immortalized in fiction before. I wish I had this book for myself when I was a teen but I’m so happy it exists for teens today.
Deep in Providence by Riss M Neilson, a YA contemporary story that explores grief, friendship, and magic
Deep in Providence is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of love, friendship, and all ways that grief can completely encompass everything in our lives. It will pull at your heartstrings in more ways than you even realize. It is a truly stunning debut.
Only a Monster by Vanessa Len, a book review by Bookish Brews, a diverse book blog
Only a Monster is one of my new favorite books of all time. It’s deeply important to me and I’m so happy that it exists so that kids like me can finally see themselves in books. Vanessa Len managed to perfectly capture so many aspects of biracial identity while keeping you on the edge of your seat.
Book review of One For All by Lillie Lainoff, a YA fantastical historical fiction
One For All is a fierce gender-bent retelling of the Three Musketeers. Lainoff crafts a stunning tale full of adventure and found family that will be sticking with me. It’s heartwarming, strong, and empowering. Highly recommend!
Book review of Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie. A queer coming of age story
Ophelia After All is a beautiful book of self-discovery, questioning, friendship, and support systems. It’s a warm hug to anyone who has ever questioned anything about their identity and I can’t help think about how lucky we are that books like this exist. It is absolutely stunning.
Exclusive cover reveal and book excerpt of A Song of Silver and Gold by Melissa Karibian
I am beyond honored to be hosting an exclusive cover reveal and book excerpt for A Song of Silver and Gold by Melissa Karibian! Come see this beautiful cover!
Book review of The Reckless Kind by Carly Heath. A cozy young adult historical fiction featuring disability and LGBTQIA+ representation
The Reckless Kind if a delightfully cozy book full of heart and love. It’s so easy to fall in love with Asta, Gunnar, and Erland with how deeply they care for each other and how much care Heath clearly put into these characters. A perfect book to read for cold winters!
book review of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh. A beautiful feminist retelling of Shim Cheong
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is a luscious and beautiful experience with prose that perfectly matches its stunning cover. This book with sweep you off your feet and fall in love with Mina in this wonderfully feminist reimagining of the story of Shim Cheong.
Book review of Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan. A sweeping reimagining of Chang'e in a young adult mythological fantasy
Daughter of the Moon Goddess is a dazzling debut by Sue Lynn Tan. It is magic wrapped up in love and delivered with beauty. The story is so thoughtful and exciting it is nearly impossible to put down. This story will captivate you and the prose will whisk you away into a land of magic and beauty.