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Tag: young adult novel

Book Review

Review: Witches Steeped in Gold

November 8, 2021 aminamakele

THE PLOT: ‘Witches Steeped in Gold’ by Ciannon Smart is a young-adult fantasy set in a magical Caribbean-inspired land. Ten years before the novel opens, the rulers of this land – the Adair family – have been overthrown. Now, their order … Continue reading Review: Witches Steeped in Gold

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Review: Empress & Aniya

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 aminamakele

THE PLOT: “Empress & Aniya” by Candice Carty-Williams is a YA novel about two unlikely friends. When Empress gets a scholarship to an elite private school, popular and wealthy Aniya is tasked with showing her around. The girls become friends, … Continue reading Review: Empress & Aniya

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Review: Ace of Spades

July 10, 2021August 24, 2021 aminamakele

THE PLOT: Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is a young-adult thriller about black teenagers at an elite school. At the start of their senior year both Chiamaka and Devon are focussed on their futures. Chiamaka is the most popular girl … Continue reading Review: Ace of Spades

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