Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)

A novel dealing with one’s formative years, spiritual education or coming to terms with oneself and growing up.

Veiled Scarlet by K.A. Honeywell review
Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Books Fiction (B)Highly Recommended Books (B)Mildred's FavouriteNew Adult (18 - 24) Lead (B)No Graphic Physical Relations (B)Recluse (B)Reviews & ListsRomantic Subplot (B)Short Story / Novella (B)Transgender Lead (B)Trapped Together / Forced Proximity (B)

Veiled Scarlet by K.A. Honeywell: Book Review

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Veiled Scarlet by K.A. Honeywell is a magical story of two women trapped together in a cozy confinement. Though imprisoned by locks and secrecy and shame, they grow close as

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Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake review
American Lead (B)Artist (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Books Fiction (B)Coming Out (B)Contemporary (B)Divorcee (B)Grumpy / Sunshine (B)Highly Recommended Books (B)Lesbian (B)Light and Fluffy / Warm Hug (B)No Graphic Physical Relations (B)Reviews & ListsRomantic Subplot (B)Short Story / Novella (B)Student (B)Young Adult (15-18) Lead (B)

Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake: Book Review

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Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake is a sweet and poignant young adult dramatic story. Living in rural Georgia, the Aberdeen family is a lucky one;

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Schuss by E.J. Noyes review
American Lead (B)Best Of The Best Books (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Bisexual / Pansexual Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Contemporary (B)Euphemistic / TamePhysical Relations (B)Friends To Lovers (B)Highly Recommended Books (B)Jenna's Favourite (B)Joint reviewLesbian (B)Light and Fluffy / Warm Hug (B)New Adult (18 - 24) Lead (B)Olympics (B)Rach's Favourite (B)Reviews & ListsRomance (B)Series (B)Sports Player (B)Student (B)Sweet Romance (with little angst) (B)

Schuss by E.J. Noyes: Book Review

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Schuss by E.J. Noyes is a new adult contemporary romance, about breaking through the barrier of fear that takes you from friends to lovers. Stacey Evans is flying high after

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We Kraken by Eule Grey review
Alternate History (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Books Fiction (B)Drama Novels (B)Dystopian / Post Apocalypse (B)Fantasy Novels (B)Highly Recommended Books (B)Lesbian (B)Mermaid (B)Michelle's Favourite (B)No Graphic Physical Relations (B)Opposites Attract (B)Reviews & ListsRomantic Subplot (B)Series (B)Small Town (B)Teacher / Professor (B)War (B)Young Adult (15-18) Lead (B)

We Kraken by Eule Grey: Book Review

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We Kraken by Eule Grey is a YA dystopian fantasy that unexpectedly hit me hard in the feels. When I read the excerpt, I was expecting more of a monster

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The Restless Dark by Erica Waters review
American Lead (B)April's Favourite Books (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Bisexual / Pansexual Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Butch / Femme (B)Butch / Stud Lead (B)Contemporary (B)Drama Novels (B)Femme Lead (B)Gothic Horror (B)Highly Recommended Books (B)Lesbian (B)Mystery (B)No Graphic Physical Relations (B)Opposites Attract (B)Reviews & ListsRomantic Suspense (B)Speculative Fiction (B)Student (B)Supernatural Thriller (B)Thrilling Reads (B)Young Adult (15-18) Lead (B)

The Restless Dark by Erica Waters: Book Review

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The Restless Dark by Erica Waters is an engrossing young adult gothic horror and supernatural thriller. The Cloudkiss Killer died two years ago and the entire landscape of Cloudkiss Canyon

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Catching Feeling by Ana Hartnett Reichardt review
Academia / Education (B)Baseball / Softball (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Bisexual / Pansexual Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Contemporary (B)Ice Queen / Beast / Grump (B)Latinx Lead (B)Lead With A Physical Disability (B)Lesbian (B)Medium Heat Physical Relations (B)Neurodiverse Lead (B)New Adult (18 - 24) Lead (B)Opposites Attract (B)Reviews & ListsRomance (B)Sports Player (B)Student (B)Sweet Romance (with little angst) (B)

Catching Feelings by Ana Hartnett Reichardt : Book Review

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Catching Feelings by Ana Hartnett Reichardt is a coming of age, contemporary romance, about being an athlete in college. Andrea Foster is a sophomore in college, she plays for the

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Caught Inside by Lynnette Beers review
Asian Lead (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Books Fiction (B)Euphemistic / TamePhysical Relations (B)Period Piece (B)Reviews & ListsRomantic Subplot (B)Student (B)Surfer (B)Young Adult (15-18) Lead (B)

Caught Inside by Lynnette Beers: Book Review

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Caught Inside by Lynnette Beers is set about a Chinese American girl’s coming-of-age story and her road of self-discovery. The story is mostly in the 90s and follows Maddie Fong’s

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Take Your Shot by Riley Scott review
Academia / Education (B)American Lead (B)Basketball (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Books Fiction (B)Coming Out (B)Contemporary (B)Lesbian (B)Light and Fluffy / Warm Hug (B)No Graphic Physical Relations (B)Reviews & ListsRomance (B)Sports Player (B)Student (B)Sweet Romance (with little angst) (B)Young Adult (15-18) Lead (B)

Take Your Shot by Riley Scott: Book Review

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Take Your Shot by Riley Scott is a lighthearted coming-of-age book about two teenagers falling for one another in high school. Logan Watts is on the high school basketball team

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We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds review
Authors Of Colour (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Black Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Contemporary (B)Dramatic Romance (with lots of angst) (B)Femme Lead (B)Highly Recommended Books (B)Lesbian (B)No Graphic Physical Relations (B)Reviews & ListsRomance (B)Romantic Suspense (B)Small Town (B)Student (B)Victoria's Favourite (B)Young Adult (15-18) Lead (B)

We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds: Book Review

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We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds is a YA novel set in the Deep South where racism still lurks in a gentrified small town. Avery Anderson’s life is thrown into

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The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes review
American Lead (B)April's Favourite Books (B)Asian Lead (B)Authors Of Colour (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Black Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Coming Out (B)Contemporary (B)Drama Novels (B)Friends To Lovers (B)Highly Recommended Books (B)Latinx Lead (B)Lesbian (B)No Graphic Physical Relations (B)Opposites Attract (B)Reviews & ListsRich Girl / Poor Girl (B)Romance (B)Slow Burn Romance (B)Student (B)Young Adult (15-18) Lead (B)

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes: Book Review

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The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes is a hilarious and heart-tugging coming of age novel that focuses on religion, friendship, family dynamics and self-acceptance. Sixteen-year-old Yamilet Flores

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