Capricorn season is upon us, starting December 21 and lasting through January 20. All my fellow hardworking goats know that 1) It’s getting really cold out and 2) People use the cold as an excuse to miss out on your wintery birthday festivities (really?!). Anyways, bitterness aside, the Capricorn gang is known for being ambitious, […]
If you ask anyone who knows me, they’ll tell you that I am a huge romantic (it’s even in my bio)! Though I’ll read any genre, I really prefer that every book I read have some type of romance in it. I love seeing the grand gestures of romance, and the cute little interactions between characters. I relish seeing sparks fly in […]
I can’t resist a personality test. Zodiac, Myers-Briggs, Hogwarts house—I’ve thought about them way too much, and I have long answers about where I fit in each one and why. But one test stands out from the others: the Enneagram. There are a few reasons for this. Yes, you can take a test, but ultimately […]
If you grew up on Disney Channel content, then you’re bound to be a fan of these cheesy-yet-deep original movies the Disney Channel regularly puts out—deemed DCOM’s (Disney Channel Original Movies) by adoring fans everywhere. We are a few such fans—so we have paired our favorite DCOM’s with some of our favorite reads. If you’re […]
There is nothing better than a good contemporary read. Sure, I sometimes love to whisk myself away to fantasy worlds or immerse myself in books that show us a glimpse of what life was like a few hundred years ago, but usually, it’s the contemporary books that strike me the most. I connect with them […]
Everyone who has had a friend knows that things are not always easy. Often times, as we grow and change, so do our relationships. In YA, we see a lot of examples of female friendships that are nuanced and complicated. These books show the ups and downs you can have with your friends instead of […]
We’re almost halfway through summer, which hopefully means plenty of fun in the sun with a good book close at hand! Unless you’re running up a big ice cream bill, and “fun in the sun” time has inevitably turned into “work your summer job” time until school starts back up. While toiling away at a […]
In honor of National Best Friends Day, I’ve put together a catalogue of books with the strongest, most loving, and most kick-ass groups of girlfriends. So let’s get to it and celebrate some of our fave lady friends! 7 Girl Squads We Wish We Were a Part Of 1. The Song Sisters – To All […]
Christmas is coming!!! We are all so excited for the holiday cheer and of course we have to start thinking about presents for others to put under the tree. Our staff of writers here at Riveted by Simon Teen wants to share our favorite books we’d like to get this holiday season and exactly why […]
Have you ever heard the saying, ‘look to the stars?” Since they’re billions of years old, they kind of have an idea of what they’re doing. There is a lot you can tell about someone based on their star sign. Yes, your horoscope can even give hints as to what books you might like based […]
