Awkward 3x8: Rubbed Raw And Reeling
Hey there, Awkwardians. Should I even call you that? Is anyone still devoted to this show? Not to be a Debbie Downer but damn, this season is disappointing. If it weren't for Colin's hotness, I would...
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BOOK REPORT for CODA by Emma Trevayne Cover Story: The System is Down BFF Charm: Yay! (With Benefits) Swoonworthy Scale: 7 Talky Talk: He Said/Déjà vu Bonus Factors: Brave New World, Rock stars...
View ArticleI’ve Got The Straight Edge
BOOK REPORT for When We Were Good by Suzanne Sutherland Cover Story: Chronologically Appropriate BFF Charm: Maybe Roger Murtaugh Swoonworthy Scale: 1 Talky Talk: Straight Up Angsty Bonus Factors:...
View ArticleWhipping Boy Retweeted This
BOOK REPORT for Proxy by Alex London Cover Story: You're On Notice BFF Charm: Yay and Nay Swoonworthy Scale: A Refreshing 0 Talky Talk: Like a Speedy Train Bonus Factors: Institutionalized Racism,...
View ArticleBook vs. Movie: The Lightning Thief
ERMAHGERD YOU GUYS, today's the cover reveal for Rick Riordan's next book in The Heroes of Olympus, The House of Hades! Ok, real talk: I actually don't care about covers until they're in my grabby...
View ArticleProcrastination Pro-Tips: BEA 2013, Prancercise and More!
Hello friends! You might have noticed that your normal host isn't bringing in 'da noise (nor 'da funk) this week—Megan's been traveling. As the new girl in the cafeteria, I was honored to be given the...
View ArticleWhat Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
BOOK REPORT for The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler Cover Story: Ikea Art BFF Charm: Yay! Swoonworthy Scale: 6 Talky Talk: Straight Up With a Spanish Twist Bonus Factors: Diversity, Sisters...
View ArticleCover Story: The Program
It’s been a few months, but I hope you’ll help me give a hearty FYA “welcome back” to our snark-fueled feature, in which we FYAers use our creative juices to craft stories around the best of the best...
View ArticleGame Of Thrones 3x9: The Rains of Castamere
Sam and Gilly's Infinite Playlist Sam tells Gilly how there's this secret entrance through The Wall that he knows about on account of the fact that he reads, see? Gilly is duly impressed by this, and...
View ArticleThe Rules for Disappointing Me
BOOK REPORT for The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston Cover Story: Literally Flower Power BFF Charm: Eventually... NO Swoonworthy Scale: Not Applicable Talky Talk: Straight Up Intriguing...
View ArticleGiveaway: Rules of Summer
Over the weekend, I read (and stayed up until 3 AM doing so) Rules of Summer by Joanna Philbin, which comes out today. (Look for my review next week!) Y'all don't have to follow my reading sched, but...
View ArticleStay Sweet, FYA
You guys, four years ago, Sarah approached me with this idea she had: What if there was a YA blog geared toward adults? What?!! I mean, crazy, right? Crazy brilliant! Thus, this little site...
View ArticleYA Movie News Roundup: Judy Blume Hits The Silver Screen…Finally.
Welcome to the YA Movie News Roundup, a new weekly column wherein I scour the Internet to bring you all the dirt you can handle on upcoming young adult film adaptations. Straight from those blogs to...
View ArticleOver The Moon
BOOK REPORT for The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen Cover Story: Tampon Ad BFF Charm: Eventually Swoonworthy Scale: 6 Talky Talk: Dessentastic Bonus Factors: Colby, Real Characters Relationship...
View ArticleThe GILMORE GIRLS Rewatch Project: Break-ups, Make-ups And Lorelais
Follow along the whole rewatch here! Last week, on Gilmore Girls... We're on Week 6 of our Gilmore Girls Rewatch Project, and in the next couple of episodes we'll reach the Season One finale, and that...
View ArticleDoctor Who 7x14 The Name of the Doctor
(Ed note: The delay in Julie's post is all due to Erin's laziness!) Sorry this is a little late, y’all, but I was caught up changing jobs and moving across the country. Naturally, I took the time to...
View ArticleAwkward 3x9: Reality Check
Y'all, Awkward seems to be on a permanent downward spiral. To recap or not to recap? That is the question. Give me your answer in the comments. Fave slang/phrase: "I was phoning it in to my own booty...
View ArticleThe Penalty For Truancy Is Death
BOOK REPORT for Morning Glories Vol. 4: Truants by Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma Cover Story: Sweet Jesus, No BFF Charm: Never Swoonworthy Scale: 2 Talky Talk: Puzzle Pieces Bonus Factors: Time Travel,...
View ArticleBEA 2013: Party On!
Last week, I made my annual pilgrimage to the Book Expo of America (BEA). Or, as I like to think of it, spring break for the publishing industry. Sure, important business deals are made, and...
View ArticleWho Are These People?
BOOK REPORT for Pieces by Chris Lynch Cover Story: Literally Figurative Drinking Buddy: Some Teens Have Every Right to Complain Testosterone Level: Mild Talky Talk: We're Missing a Piece Bonus...
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