Blackout is a young adult novel written by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon. The book follows six interlinked stories about Black teen love during a power outage in New York City. The book was released on June 22, 2021. I’m attempting to keep this review as …
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Books You will fall in love with… YA Edition!
So if you follow me on Instagram ( @beccareadsbooks ) you will see my latest post - Books you will fall in love with… YA Edition. This is something that I want to turn into a series of recommendations based on different book genres. As YA is my favourite I decided to start here. 1. …
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Book Review: Loveless by Alice Oseman
Hello, I’m back with another review! Recently I’ve become obsessed with Alice Oseman’s writing and have been mad at myself for not reading her books sooner. I have devoured almost all of her published works over the last month and am in absolute awe of her writing. She has truly become one of my absolute …
Book Review: It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
Hello! Today I'm back with a new review of a book I've read recently! Reading for pleasure has been hard at the moment with my numerous University Assignments and Reading but I've finally had chance to read my own books!! This is a book I've had on my shelf for quite a while with all intentions …
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The Christmas Playlist Book Tag!!
Hello, it's been a minute! I'm very glad to say that from here on out I will most defiantly be posting more frequently! I needed some time away due to get my mental health better but I'm now in recovery and making incredible progress towards my goals! For anyone else out there struggling with their …

Poetry Book Review: This Boy is a Rainbow by Sam Payne
Hello, Today's post is going to be review of the upcoming debut poetry collection by Sam Payne 'This Boy is a Rainbow". Sam Payne is an LGBT Instagram Poet from Cambridge, UK. 'This Boy is a Rainbow' will be released January 1st, 2018! I was contacted by Sam and given a copy of the book in …
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Book Review: Turtles All The Way Down by John Green
HEY its been a week since I finished Turtles but I've been super crazy busy with University work so here is my review FINALLY.... Turtles All The Way Down is John Green's latest novel publishing 6 years since his last novel 'The Fault in Our Stars' which was adapted for a movie in 2014. I …
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World Mental Health Day – Mental Health in YA
HELLO!! I have been taking a break from social media for the past 7 weeks and have slowly been introducing myself back to it and I'm officially back on my blog!!! Today (October 10th) marks World Mental Health Day a day to spread awareness and understanding about mental health. Fact: Over 260 million people suffer …
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The Hamilton Book Tag
HELLO!!!! So if you know me you may or may not know that I am absolutely obsessed with the Musical Hamilton (WHICH I SEE IN LONDON IN 157 DAYS *screaming*). I have gotten to this point where I am associated with Hamilton & I even converted my friend who swore she wasn't going to listen …
Event: Meeting E.Lockhart with B.Geek
Hello!!! So those of you who follow my Bookstagram @beccareadsbooks will know that yesterday I met the absolutely lovely E.Lockhart with my best friend Matty @b.geek on instagram (follow him) at Manchester Deansgate Waterstones. E. Lockhart is award winning author of We Were Liars, Fly On The Wall, Dramarama, Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks and the Ruby Oliver …