When you were younger, you devoured stacks of books.
You loved reading those middle grade novels, soaking in every moment with your favorite, beloved characters.
And while growing up, you’ve become very familiar with grief, so you seek out stories that remind you of this old joy. Because life brings heartache, and you want to smile and laugh as you journey with characters fighting their own battles.
But you’re frustrated when young adult stories are either oversaturated with darkness or create a happy ending that's inauthentic. You want the thoughtful complexity of older YA books, but also ache for a taste of your “comfort read” days from years ago. Sometimes revisiting those novels feels easier than finding new ones. ​​
You shouldn’t need to feel stuck rereading your old favorites.
I know what it's like.
When I began perusing my library’s YA section, I struggled to find stories with deeper complexity that were still reminiscent of my childhood favorites.
As a result, I primarily reread my favorite novels that I could count on rather than become a “voracious reader” who devoured all the books she could get.
Now I write stories to remind you why you fell in love with reading as a kid. My novels contain elements reminiscent of your middle grade comfort books, but written with increased complexity and depth you can now enjoy as a young adult.