Tag: character development

The Importance of Strong Side Characters

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On the most recent episode of Pine Reads Review’s podcast, Turn the Page!, we spoke about the different elements that make a great fantasy book. While many immediately think of

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The Broke Hearts | Matt Mendez

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Out Now from Caitlyn Dlouhy Books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers; 240 pages The Broke Hearts by Matt Mendez Content Warning: Language, death, violence, discussion of police brutality About the Author:

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A Complete Guide to Holly Jackson’s Mystery Thriller Books

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I have been obsessed with crime shows, podcasts, and books for as long as I can remember. I have seen every episode of Criminal Minds and have read many of

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The Do-Over | Lynn Painter

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The Do-Over by Lynn Painter Out now from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; 304 pages About the Author: “Lynn Painter writes romantic comedies for both teens and adults. She

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A Far Wilder Magic | Allison Saft

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 A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft Out Now from Wednesday Books; 384 pages Content Warning: Animal death, blood, religious bigotry, sexual content, ableism, death of a parent, child death,

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Being Mary Bennet | JC Petterson

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Being Mary Bennet by JC Petterson Coming Out March 15, 2022 from HarperTeen; 384 pages About the Author: “J.C. Peterson lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband, two small sons,

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