Tag: verse novel

Audiobook Review: Louder Than Hunger by John Schu

Posted June 18, 2024 by Richetta in Audiobook, Book Reviews, Middle Grades, poetry

Louder Than Hunger by John Schu is a very visual novel-in-verse that tells the story of a young man battling an eating disorder. The author uses words as part of visual imagery that contributes to the emotions of the main character Jake. I really liked listening to the audiobook of this one, but I recommend […]

Isabel in Bloom is an Inspiring Migration Story

Posted April 12, 2024 by Richetta in #ownvoices, Blog Tours, Book Reviews, Middle Grades

Fitting in. Remembering home. Engaging with community. healing family relationships. This is what Isabel in Bloom by Mae Respicio embraces. This is a beautiful and positive novel-in-verse that will engage you and possibly inspire you to engage in your own community. (Also, I’m a gardener, so I fell in love with the cover as soon […]