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A review by cassiesnextchapter
Up All Night: 13 Stories Between Sunset and Sunrise by Laura Silverman
4.0
I really enjoyed the diverse selection of short stories in this YA anthology. I liked the cohesive theme that each story took place between sunset and sunrise, yet all brought such different emotions, moods, and topics to their stories. Almost every one of these has really great and varied representation of marginalized and underrepresented voices.
Overall, a really fun collection and look forward to more from all of these talented authors!
Never Have I Ever by Karen M McManus / ★★★★☆ (Mystery/Thriller)
Loved the twist!
Like Before by Maureen Goo / ★★★☆☆ (Contemporary)
A sleepover, a scavenger hunt, and a final chance to reconnect. Bittersweet!
Old Rifts and Snowdrifts by Kayla Whaley / ★★★★☆ (Romance)
So adorable and snuggly! Differently abled rep!
Con Nights and Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp / ★★★☆☆ (SciFi)
Parallel 'what-ifs' - confiding in a friend or keeping struggles to herself. Great rep. TW: for parental abuse
Kiss the Boy by Amanda Joy / ★★★★★ (Romance)
Senior game night, a kiss pact, and the promise of new love. I'd love this in a full book!
Creature Capture by Laura Silverman / ★★★☆☆ (Contemporary)
Cute story about being your true self to find real friends.
Shark Bait by Tiffany D. Jackson / ★★★★☆ (Contemporary)
Whoa - this one was intense in such a short format. Jackson is brilliant. Isolating, haunting, liberating, and full of raw honesty.
A Place to Start by Nina LaCour / ★★★★☆ (Contemporary)
A sweet bonding story about making new family and carving space out for yourself in new relationships. Great rep.
When You Bring a Dog to Prom by Anna Meriano / ★★★★☆ (Romance)
Quirky, genuine, funny, vulnerable friend group. Great rep.
Missing by Kathleen Glasgow / ★★★☆☆ (Mystery/Thriller, Paranormal)
Unlikeable characters, precarious friend dynamics, breaking into an abandoned asylum. Perfect tease of a haunted story!
What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert / ★★★☆☆ (Contemporary)
Second chance friendship story - hopeful and honest.
Under Our Masks by Julian Winters / ★★★★☆ (SciFi/romance)
I'm just a sucker for a cute m/m superhero budding romance.
The Goon Creek Ghost by Francesca Zappia / ★★★★☆ (Contemporary)
A strong story about quieting your inner negative thoughts and finding friends that share a common interest. Breakfast Club vibes with a lot of heart.
I received a copy of the book from Algonquin in exchange for an honest review.
Overall, a really fun collection and look forward to more from all of these talented authors!
Never Have I Ever by Karen M McManus / ★★★★☆ (Mystery/Thriller)
Loved the twist!
Like Before by Maureen Goo / ★★★☆☆ (Contemporary)
A sleepover, a scavenger hunt, and a final chance to reconnect. Bittersweet!
Old Rifts and Snowdrifts by Kayla Whaley / ★★★★☆ (Romance)
So adorable and snuggly! Differently abled rep!
Con Nights and Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp / ★★★☆☆ (SciFi)
Parallel 'what-ifs' - confiding in a friend or keeping struggles to herself. Great rep. TW: for parental abuse
Kiss the Boy by Amanda Joy / ★★★★★ (Romance)
Senior game night, a kiss pact, and the promise of new love. I'd love this in a full book!
Creature Capture by Laura Silverman / ★★★☆☆ (Contemporary)
Cute story about being your true self to find real friends.
Shark Bait by Tiffany D. Jackson / ★★★★☆ (Contemporary)
Whoa - this one was intense in such a short format. Jackson is brilliant. Isolating, haunting, liberating, and full of raw honesty.
A Place to Start by Nina LaCour / ★★★★☆ (Contemporary)
A sweet bonding story about making new family and carving space out for yourself in new relationships. Great rep.
When You Bring a Dog to Prom by Anna Meriano / ★★★★☆ (Romance)
Quirky, genuine, funny, vulnerable friend group. Great rep.
Missing by Kathleen Glasgow / ★★★☆☆ (Mystery/Thriller, Paranormal)
Unlikeable characters, precarious friend dynamics, breaking into an abandoned asylum. Perfect tease of a haunted story!
What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert / ★★★☆☆ (Contemporary)
Second chance friendship story - hopeful and honest.
Under Our Masks by Julian Winters / ★★★★☆ (SciFi/romance)
I'm just a sucker for a cute m/m superhero budding romance.
The Goon Creek Ghost by Francesca Zappia / ★★★★☆ (Contemporary)
A strong story about quieting your inner negative thoughts and finding friends that share a common interest. Breakfast Club vibes with a lot of heart.
I received a copy of the book from Algonquin in exchange for an honest review.