I've always loved to read. Over the years I've gone through various genres - I probably read nothing but romance novels for about 3 years in high school. Lately I've found myself drawn to Young Adult fiction, specifically fantasy/science fiction. As someone outside that target range, I've kind of kept these books as my dirty little secret. When a friend tells me how they've just finished an ex-presidential biography I feel a little silly telling them I'm in the middle of a book about angels masquerading as high school students, or werewolves, or any number of popular plotlines.
I have realized paging through various book recommendation sites that I'm not the only one who enjoys reading books written for a younger crowd, not by a long shot. Sometimes I do have trouble finding books that meet my expectations, though. While I like a lot of the heart and drama that comes in a young adult book, I do have certain standards that I want to be met. I want the book to make sense, I want the characters to behave in a (reasonably) logical way. I expect the author to take me on a journey that doesn't involve falling into massive plot holes.
If it sounds like you enjoy the same thing, maybe you'll enjoy some of the recommendations on this blog. I've got a list of books I've already read that I plan on reviewing over the next few days and weeks. I hope you stick around.
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