Author: Abby Ballas

Abby is a Junior at the University of Arizona. She is majoring in psychology and minoring in both Spanish and creative writing. Abby loves young adult fiction, especially fantasy. Her love for reading started with The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler when she was in fifth grade. When Abby is not studying with an iced tea in hand, she is usually reading or searching for little libraries in her neighborhood. In the future, she hopes to become a teacher and eventually work in publishing.

Around the World: A Book for Every Continent

July 9, 2024 0 Comments

As fiction fans know, through books, you can travel to whole other worlds from the comfort of your couch. Has it occurred to you, though, that you can also explore

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The Lots-of-Time Machine | Paulette Bogan

June 25, 2024 0 Comments

Coming July 2nd, 2024 from Two Lions; 38 pages About the Author: “Paulette Bogan is an author and illustrator of many beloved children’s books. She wrote and illustrated Virgil &

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The Pine Reads Review Guide to Pirate Books

June 12, 2024 0 Comments

(I should probably clarify that this is not a guide on how to pirate books. Do not do that.) Ahoy, mateys! At this point, my friends might call what I

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The Dangerous Ones | Lauren Blackwood

May 27, 2024 0 Comments

Out Now from Wednesday Books; 283 pages Content Warning: Gore, murder, loss, physical abuse, racism, hate crimes, references to sexual abuse, sexual content About the Author: “Lauren Blackwood is a

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8 Books for Jewish-American Heritage Month

May 15, 2024 10 Comments

Disclaimer: This post cites an article from the Anti-Defamation League in its introduction. The article reflects the views of the author and not necessarily those of Pine Reads Review. Happy

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5 of the Best Traits in YA Love Interests

April 29, 2024 0 Comments

We all know the feeling of dreaming of that perfect partner, specifically that one from the book we just read. You’re completely in love! … with someone who doesn’t exist.

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