Speak: The Graphic Novel
Carroll uses a grayscale palette to wonderful effect in this highly successful and modernized graphic novel adaptation of Anderson’s classic, and the accessible writing is all the more commanding due...
Posted by Book Rex on August 30, 2018
Alex and Eliza
Alex, an orphan without land or money, is the exact type of person Eliza should not want. However, with his quick wit and strong sense of justice, Eliza can’t help...
Posted by Book Rex on May 24, 2018
Between Us and the Moon
“You watch the world. I’m not sure you even live in it.” Fifteen-year-old Sarah’s boyfriend has just dumped her with these words, and she’s determined to prove him wrong.
Posted by Book Rex on April 23, 2018
Flame in the Mist
The prose is elegant and descriptive, and it's apparent much research was put into life in feudal Japan. If you're in the market for historical fiction in a nontraditional setting...
Posted by Book Rex on March 14, 2018
A Dog in the Cave: The Wolves Who Made Us Human
It has long been known that an uncommonly special bond exists between humans and dogs. A Dog in the Cave makes the argument that the two species are not only...
Posted by Book Rex on February 7, 2018
Better Than Perfect
Juliet’s life is wonderful. She’s got the family, the grades, and the boyfriend, and they’re all perfect. That is, until her dad moves out and her mom overdoses on her...
Posted by Book Rex on January 11, 2018
The Haters
Readers will find much to laugh at from beginning to end.
Posted by Book Rex on December 21, 2017
Fat Vampire
Doug – uncool, unattractive, and often unpleasant – is a refreshing change from all the “sexy” vampires that have lately saturated the paranormal genre.
Posted by Book Rex on November 17, 2017
Bad Romance
Grace’s home life is far from perfect. With a controlling step-father and a mom with undiagnosed OCD, Grace has a lot to overcome. Enter Gavin: dreamy, a musician, and a...
Posted by Book Rex on October 20, 2017
The Last Message Received
You don’t always remember the first words someone says to you, but you often remember the last. In this book by Emily Trunko and originally inspired by tumblr posts, readers...
Posted by Book Rex on September 12, 2017
We Are Okay
After tragedy struck, Marin left San Francisco behind, along with her home and everyone she knew. Staying alone in her New York dorm over winter break, she will be forced...
Posted by Book Rex on August 11, 2017
Maybe One Day
Zoe is not always a perfect character, prone to selfish behavior that only makes things more awkward or difficult, but her snark and sarcasm bring a levity to this melancholy...
Posted by Book Rex on July 20, 2017