Discussions & Rambles // What makes a novel “Young Adult”?

As someone who is currently writing a “Young Adult” novel, and someone who also loves to read YA, I just have one quick question.... What exactly makes a novel Young Adult? 

Discussions & Rambles // Why are you blogging right now?

Let me tell you a secret: I’ve always loved books, but joining the online Book Community has made me love them more than I have in my entire life. 

Discussions & Rambles // Does unrealistic fiction influence our expectations?

Some people think that if kids experience "unrealistic" stories from a young age, they will grow up thinking that those stories accurately represent their future lives. But is any of this true?

Discussions & Rambles // What do you think about spoilers?

Don't panic, I promise there are no spoilers for anything in this post! But are YOU posting any spoilers?

Discussions & Rambles // What makes a great plot twist?

Plot twists are common in books these days, but not all plot twists are executed well. But what exactly is a plot twist? And why do we care about them so much?