In this review of Sex Positive by Brooklyn Rose, I share why this bold college romance earns 4 out of 5 stars. Blending witty banter with conversations about sexual health, consent, reproductive freedom, and self-advocacy, Sex Positive offers a timely coming-of-age story for older teen and adult readers who enjoy contemporary romance with strong social themes.
In this review of Abraham Verghese’s Abscond, I explore how this brief but powerful short story captures grief, family expectations, cultural tradition, and the quiet turning point between childhood and growing up.
So many of my friends have teens starting their senior year of high school in the next few weeks - does that include you? We have been talking about our own memories of those final days of childhood quite a bit lately, so I thought this week would be a great time to explore coming … Continue reading This Week: August 17th
