lio_clementine's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fitrakun's review against another edition
4.0
I had mixed feeling on reading this book. Because this book gave me different stories, with various scope (families, friends, lovers, horrors), and some of them are giving me a good impression, some of them made me angry (because of the story or the hanging cliff at the end of the story), and some of them... just normal.
The stories in this book are always set at night (although some start from noon until the next morning). People who wake up in the middle of the night (hence "up all night") and encounter some new events in their lives.
If I'm not mistaken the title is Missing - Kathleen Glasgow, it's about horror, but I was annoyed because the person who invited me to the horror place left his friend alone there
The stories in this book are always set at night (although some start from noon until the next morning). People who wake up in the middle of the night (hence "up all night") and encounter some new events in their lives.
If I'm not mistaken the title is Missing - Kathleen Glasgow, it's about horror, but I was annoyed because the person who invited me to the horror place left his friend alone there
mamasin's review
4.0
It was a nice break from reading a long book. The 13 short stories were all different and entertaining. I enjoyed them all and found them all to be well worth the read.
emilycole's review
3.0
Lots of representation, I liked most of the stories but a few were just alright.
lyndsaydurbs's review against another edition
4.0
As is usually the case with anthologies, I enjoyed some of these a bit more than others.
I thought the diversity was really well done and comprehensive and these stories all felt like the fit together decently well even though they weren’t interconnected.
The only other “newer” anthology I’ve read recently was Blackout which does have interconnected stories so this was not entirely what I was expecting
I thought the diversity was really well done and comprehensive and these stories all felt like the fit together decently well even though they weren’t interconnected.
The only other “newer” anthology I’ve read recently was Blackout which does have interconnected stories so this was not entirely what I was expecting
abookwanderer's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.0
Happy Paperback release to Up All Night, a YA anthology featuring talented authors who’ve spun creative tales set during my favorite time of day: the night! When this collection of short stories released last year, it quickly went on to-be-read list. So when I was invited to join in the paperback release blog tour, I quickly accepted!
I’ve always enjoyed reading anthologies, where I’m introduced to new-to-me authors or reunited with old favorites. They’re perfect to read when I’m busy and only have a short attention span, or if I need some kind of palate cleanser after a long or more intense book. While I’ve only read previous books by two of these authors, I found several new authors to add to my ever-growing TBR.
What I enjoyed most about this collection: so much representation and diversity—from sexuality to race to physical abilities. There’s something here for everyone. They’re all very well-written, too!
✶ Never Have I Ever by Karen M. McManus – 3.5 stars
A band-nerd party (boy, do I know about those!) that takes a turn when a popular kid crashes and takes over the festivities. I’ve read One of Us is Lying by McManus, which I enjoyed, so I knew this story would probably involve a murder. It took a surprising turn, though, and while I liked the ingenuity, I wasn’t sure if it made sense with the story. Maybe I just needed more time to connect with the characters?? But I still had fun with it!
✶ Like Before by Maurene Goo – 4 stars
Three high school besties have drifted apart and one of them is determined to remind the others of their past with an all-night scavenger hunt. This one was heartbreaking. It’s hard to grow up and apart.
✶ Old Rifts and Snowdrifts by Kayla Whaley – 4 stars
Wheelchair-bound Nori finds herself snowed-in with her ex-best friend at the flower shop where they work. This one was super sweet. Maybe even a little too sweet for me, but I loved the simplicity! And I’m always a fan of the snowed-in trope.
✶ Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp – 4.5 stars
I’ve read This is How it Ends by Nijkamp, so I knew she could pack a punch. This one is my favorite story, and probably the most creative! Friends are camping out the night before a convention and Quinn yearns to share her painful secret. The reader gets three parallel versions of Quinn’s decision. Heart-wrenching and so well-done, I was blown away by this one.
✶ Kiss the Boy by Amanda Joy – 4 stars
Ayana is determined to finally kiss her high school crush on Senior Night and her friends are determined to help. This one was super cute and sweet. Made me nostalgic for my own teen years.
✶ Creature Capture by Laura Silverman – 4.25 stars
Abby is determined to finally catch an illusive monster in her Pokemon Go-like game, Creature Capture. She learns a lot about herself and friendships along the way. Another super creative story, I enjoyed the straightforwardness of this one. Very well-written, as well.
✶ Shark Bait by Tiffany D. Jackson – 4.25 stars
Candice, a black teen, has recently escaped to Martha’s Vineyard where she falls for blue-eyed Hunter. But is he really what she needs or wants? I was very into this one, loving the writing, loving the deeper subject matter, the angst between the characters, but then it took a surprising turn. Which was also kind of cool and shocking?? I’m still not sure how I feel about it.
✶ A Place to Start by Nina LaCour – 4 stars
Two new step-siblings find themselves alone in their new house while their moms are on their honeymoon. Very sweet, I adored the simplicity of this one!
✶ When You Bring a Dog to Prom by Anna Meriano – 4 stars
A fun prom night adventure among friends and crushes. And a dog! Need I say more?
✶ Missing by Kathleen Glasgow – 4 stars
A group of friends search for ghosts at an abandoned women’s asylum. It doesn’t get much creepier than that, right?! I was not expecting how spooky this one became. Glasgow did a wonderful job weaving in deeper issues, as well.
✶ What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert – 3 stars
An all-night dance marathon at college gets complicated when Michaela discovers the ex-best friend she ghosted is there, too. This was my least favorite. It felt unpolished to me, like there were a few odd transitions that didn’t make sense emotionally to the story.
✶ Under Our Masks by Julian Winters – 3.5 stars
An undercover teen superhero agrees to a stake-out with his crush to catch his alter ego. I liked the characters, the vibes between the two boys, the message, but I’m not a big superhero fan. It did have some powerful words, though.
“People expect us to take off our masks and reveal our secret identities so they can decide if we’re heroes or villains.”
✶ The Ghost of Goon Creek by Francesca Zappia – 3.5 stars
Sydney, the local expert on all things ghostly, is surprised when some of her classmates want to join her on her annual ghost hunting expedition. She’s convinced they must have ulterior motives but slowly learns making assumptions might be what’s keeping friendships at arms length. This one was sweet, with great characters, but I kept hoping it would get a little spookier. I saw another reviewer describe it as the origin story of the Scooby-Doo gang, and that feels so accurate.
I had fun reading this collection of short stories set during the night! Whether you’re a night owl or not, you’re sure to find something that speaks to you within this anthology.
Thank you to Algonquin Young Readers for providing me with an advance copy.
Check out my reviews and playlists at A Book Wanderer
I’ve always enjoyed reading anthologies, where I’m introduced to new-to-me authors or reunited with old favorites. They’re perfect to read when I’m busy and only have a short attention span, or if I need some kind of palate cleanser after a long or more intense book. While I’ve only read previous books by two of these authors, I found several new authors to add to my ever-growing TBR.
What I enjoyed most about this collection: so much representation and diversity—from sexuality to race to physical abilities. There’s something here for everyone. They’re all very well-written, too!
✶ Never Have I Ever by Karen M. McManus – 3.5 stars
A band-nerd party (boy, do I know about those!) that takes a turn when a popular kid crashes and takes over the festivities. I’ve read One of Us is Lying by McManus, which I enjoyed, so I knew this story would probably involve a murder. It took a surprising turn, though, and while I liked the ingenuity, I wasn’t sure if it made sense with the story. Maybe I just needed more time to connect with the characters?? But I still had fun with it!
✶ Like Before by Maurene Goo – 4 stars
Three high school besties have drifted apart and one of them is determined to remind the others of their past with an all-night scavenger hunt. This one was heartbreaking. It’s hard to grow up and apart.
✶ Old Rifts and Snowdrifts by Kayla Whaley – 4 stars
Wheelchair-bound Nori finds herself snowed-in with her ex-best friend at the flower shop where they work. This one was super sweet. Maybe even a little too sweet for me, but I loved the simplicity! And I’m always a fan of the snowed-in trope.
✶ Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp – 4.5 stars
I’ve read This is How it Ends by Nijkamp, so I knew she could pack a punch. This one is my favorite story, and probably the most creative! Friends are camping out the night before a convention and Quinn yearns to share her painful secret. The reader gets three parallel versions of Quinn’s decision. Heart-wrenching and so well-done, I was blown away by this one.
✶ Kiss the Boy by Amanda Joy – 4 stars
Ayana is determined to finally kiss her high school crush on Senior Night and her friends are determined to help. This one was super cute and sweet. Made me nostalgic for my own teen years.
✶ Creature Capture by Laura Silverman – 4.25 stars
Abby is determined to finally catch an illusive monster in her Pokemon Go-like game, Creature Capture. She learns a lot about herself and friendships along the way. Another super creative story, I enjoyed the straightforwardness of this one. Very well-written, as well.
✶ Shark Bait by Tiffany D. Jackson – 4.25 stars
Candice, a black teen, has recently escaped to Martha’s Vineyard where she falls for blue-eyed Hunter. But is he really what she needs or wants? I was very into this one, loving the writing, loving the deeper subject matter, the angst between the characters, but then it took a surprising turn. Which was also kind of cool and shocking?? I’m still not sure how I feel about it.
✶ A Place to Start by Nina LaCour – 4 stars
Two new step-siblings find themselves alone in their new house while their moms are on their honeymoon. Very sweet, I adored the simplicity of this one!
✶ When You Bring a Dog to Prom by Anna Meriano – 4 stars
A fun prom night adventure among friends and crushes. And a dog! Need I say more?
✶ Missing by Kathleen Glasgow – 4 stars
A group of friends search for ghosts at an abandoned women’s asylum. It doesn’t get much creepier than that, right?! I was not expecting how spooky this one became. Glasgow did a wonderful job weaving in deeper issues, as well.
✶ What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert – 3 stars
An all-night dance marathon at college gets complicated when Michaela discovers the ex-best friend she ghosted is there, too. This was my least favorite. It felt unpolished to me, like there were a few odd transitions that didn’t make sense emotionally to the story.
✶ Under Our Masks by Julian Winters – 3.5 stars
An undercover teen superhero agrees to a stake-out with his crush to catch his alter ego. I liked the characters, the vibes between the two boys, the message, but I’m not a big superhero fan. It did have some powerful words, though.
“People expect us to take off our masks and reveal our secret identities so they can decide if we’re heroes or villains.”
✶ The Ghost of Goon Creek by Francesca Zappia – 3.5 stars
Sydney, the local expert on all things ghostly, is surprised when some of her classmates want to join her on her annual ghost hunting expedition. She’s convinced they must have ulterior motives but slowly learns making assumptions might be what’s keeping friendships at arms length. This one was sweet, with great characters, but I kept hoping it would get a little spookier. I saw another reviewer describe it as the origin story of the Scooby-Doo gang, and that feels so accurate.
I had fun reading this collection of short stories set during the night! Whether you’re a night owl or not, you’re sure to find something that speaks to you within this anthology.
Thank you to Algonquin Young Readers for providing me with an advance copy.
Check out my reviews and playlists at A Book Wanderer
tiffani_reads's review
4.0
Average rating: 3.6 stars
Favourite stories: Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp
Under Our Masks by Julian Winters
Overall, I enjoyed this anthology. It had some stories from authors that I have read from before and some that I read from for the first time. This is the first anthology where I didn't give 1 star to a story, so that is a major bonus. Ratings and reviews for each individual story below.
Never Have I Ever by Karen M. McManus - 4 stars
- I did not see the twist ending coming! I really enjoyed reading this story and it's made me want to check out more by this author.
Like Before by Maurene Goo - 2 stars
- I found this to be overly sentimental, and not my type of story at all. I didn't like any of the characters, but I did like the scavenger hunt aspect.
Old Rifts & Snowdrifts by Kayla Whaley - 3 stars
- This was cute, and the disability representation is amazing. I found it to be a bit on the long side though, it was over an hour in the audiobook.
Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp - 5 stars
- This story is about abuse so it's a bit hard to read but I loved the way it was handled. I took a bit to catch on to the stories intent but once I did, wow! Amazingly done!
Kiss the Boy by Amanda Joy - 3.5 stars
- This was a cute, first love story! I liked the challenge aspect to it, the author managed to pull it off without making it a whole kissing without consent fiasco.
Creature Capture by Laura Silverman - 4 stars
- This story had major Pokemon Go vibes! It was nerdy, slightly queer, and super fun to read!
Shark Bait by Tiffany D. Jackson - 2 stars
- This story had such a strong message about black culture, and what it means to be black. That part of the story was amazing, I just really hate cliffhanger endings in short stories! I need answers!!!
A Place to Start by Nina LaCour - 4 stars
- I think I kind of love this type of story about step-siblings coming together while redecorating their house while there mom's are on their honeymoon. Super cute!
When You Bring a Dog to Prom by Anna Meriano - 3.5 stars
- This was cute, and queer. I love the anxiety representation and the fact that it had an adorable service dog was a bonus. This story was so long though, I definitely could have done without some of the middle parts and fast forwarded to the happily ever after ending.
Missing by Kathleen Glasgow - 3 stars
- This book had all the makings to be super scary but for me it missed the mark. It was creepy as hell but not scary. I missed the scare factor while reading it.
What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert - 4 stars
- I really enjoyed this snippet of Eleanor & Michaela life. The reflection on their friendship and rebuilding of their relationship was so relatable.
Under Our Masks by Julian Winters - 5 stars
- I am always a sucker for a superhero story, but a queer superhero story!?!?!? I would like a full book about Arshdeep and Tristan now please!
The Ghost of Goon Creek by Francesca Zappia - 3.5 stars
- I love a good ghost story as much as the next person but this was more of a friendship story than a ghost story. Which wasn't what I anticipated when going into it. I still really enjoyed it and I love this authors writing style, I just wanted a creepy ghost element as well.
**Thank you to the publisher for giving me an advanced copy of this book to read and review.
Favourite stories: Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp
Under Our Masks by Julian Winters
Overall, I enjoyed this anthology. It had some stories from authors that I have read from before and some that I read from for the first time. This is the first anthology where I didn't give 1 star to a story, so that is a major bonus. Ratings and reviews for each individual story below.
Never Have I Ever by Karen M. McManus - 4 stars
- I did not see the twist ending coming! I really enjoyed reading this story and it's made me want to check out more by this author.
Like Before by Maurene Goo - 2 stars
- I found this to be overly sentimental, and not my type of story at all. I didn't like any of the characters, but I did like the scavenger hunt aspect.
Old Rifts & Snowdrifts by Kayla Whaley - 3 stars
- This was cute, and the disability representation is amazing. I found it to be a bit on the long side though, it was over an hour in the audiobook.
Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp - 5 stars
- This story is about abuse so it's a bit hard to read but I loved the way it was handled. I took a bit to catch on to the stories intent but once I did, wow! Amazingly done!
Kiss the Boy by Amanda Joy - 3.5 stars
- This was a cute, first love story! I liked the challenge aspect to it, the author managed to pull it off without making it a whole kissing without consent fiasco.
Creature Capture by Laura Silverman - 4 stars
- This story had major Pokemon Go vibes! It was nerdy, slightly queer, and super fun to read!
Shark Bait by Tiffany D. Jackson - 2 stars
- This story had such a strong message about black culture, and what it means to be black. That part of the story was amazing, I just really hate cliffhanger endings in short stories! I need answers!!!
A Place to Start by Nina LaCour - 4 stars
- I think I kind of love this type of story about step-siblings coming together while redecorating their house while there mom's are on their honeymoon. Super cute!
When You Bring a Dog to Prom by Anna Meriano - 3.5 stars
- This was cute, and queer. I love the anxiety representation and the fact that it had an adorable service dog was a bonus. This story was so long though, I definitely could have done without some of the middle parts and fast forwarded to the happily ever after ending.
Missing by Kathleen Glasgow - 3 stars
- This book had all the makings to be super scary but for me it missed the mark. It was creepy as hell but not scary. I missed the scare factor while reading it.
What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert - 4 stars
- I really enjoyed this snippet of Eleanor & Michaela life. The reflection on their friendship and rebuilding of their relationship was so relatable.
Under Our Masks by Julian Winters - 5 stars
- I am always a sucker for a superhero story, but a queer superhero story!?!?!? I would like a full book about Arshdeep and Tristan now please!
The Ghost of Goon Creek by Francesca Zappia - 3.5 stars
- I love a good ghost story as much as the next person but this was more of a friendship story than a ghost story. Which wasn't what I anticipated when going into it. I still really enjoyed it and I love this authors writing style, I just wanted a creepy ghost element as well.
**Thank you to the publisher for giving me an advanced copy of this book to read and review.
allebasi80's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4 overall.
Never Have I Ever (Karen McManus) - 4. Started out cheesy and meh, but built up intrigue well and twist at the end was surprising and well done. Impressive development and suspense for a short story.
Like Before (Maurene Goo) - 3.5. Well done but really sad. Good job capturing the feeling of loss that comes from growing out of a friendship.
Old Rifts and Snowdrifts (Kayla Whaley) - 4. Realistic characters, sweet story. Relatively simple, feel-good plot.
Con Nights, Parallel Hearts (Marieke Nijkamp) - 5. Wonderfully captures the feeling of wanting to trust your loved ones and being afraid of vulnerability at the same time. Really deep, relatable, heart-wrenching story. Believable characters w good representation. SUPER cool writing structure, with three equally possible options explored and quotes from the parallel show interspersed. Perfect execution of a meaningful, complex short story.
Kiss the Boy (Amanda Joy) - 4. Likeable enough characters, cute romance. Setting of a senior night scavenger hunt was cool.
Creature Capture (Laura Silverman) - 3.5. Cute story, somewhat simple. A bit preachy about making friends/going outside one's comfort zone.
Shark Bait (Tiffany Jackson) - 3.5. A little back and forth - narrator's ideas of good and bad seemed to change often, and some portrayals were confusing. Good message about standing up for oneself and one's own goals, but a bit roundabout.
A Place to Start (Nina LaCour) - 5. Really sweet story about two new siblings adjusting to each other. Touches on some realistically hard emotions, but is generally light - doesn't try to be more than the scope of this small snapshot in their lives. Realistic characters and touching development, with hope for the future.
When You Bring a Dog to Prom (Anna Meriano) - 3.5. A little back and forth in character/plot strength. Overall sweet in relationship development, both w friends and love interest. Filipinos! A bit cheesy, but feel-good.
Missing (Kathleen Glasglow) - 3.5. Intriguing, definitely got suspenseful and thriller-y. Classic supernatural horror short story, w a creepy premise, plot over characters, and an ambiguous ending.
What About Your Friends (Brandy Colbert) - 4.5. Good representation of the pain of lost friendship, as well as the tension but underlying trust and love that come from reuniting. Sweet story w realistic characters and situations and a feel good ending.
Under Our Masks (Julian Winters) - 5. Love the superhero theme. Good balance of enough worldbuilding for the short story with main reliance on the plot and development between the two characters. Realistic, likeable characters w a sweet story and satisfying ending.
The Ghost of Goon Creek (Francesca Zappia) - 3. Once again a little preachy on "how to do friends", w a quicker-than-believable development from social outcast to close friend of the populars. Sweet premise, but unbelievable process.
Never Have I Ever (Karen McManus) - 4. Started out cheesy and meh, but built up intrigue well and twist at the end was surprising and well done. Impressive development and suspense for a short story.
Like Before (Maurene Goo) - 3.5. Well done but really sad. Good job capturing the feeling of loss that comes from growing out of a friendship.
Old Rifts and Snowdrifts (Kayla Whaley) - 4. Realistic characters, sweet story. Relatively simple, feel-good plot.
Con Nights, Parallel Hearts (Marieke Nijkamp) - 5. Wonderfully captures the feeling of wanting to trust your loved ones and being afraid of vulnerability at the same time. Really deep, relatable, heart-wrenching story. Believable characters w good representation. SUPER cool writing structure, with three equally possible options explored and quotes from the parallel show interspersed. Perfect execution of a meaningful, complex short story.
Kiss the Boy (Amanda Joy) - 4. Likeable enough characters, cute romance. Setting of a senior night scavenger hunt was cool.
Creature Capture (Laura Silverman) - 3.5. Cute story, somewhat simple. A bit preachy about making friends/going outside one's comfort zone.
Shark Bait (Tiffany Jackson) - 3.5. A little back and forth - narrator's ideas of good and bad seemed to change often, and some portrayals were confusing. Good message about standing up for oneself and one's own goals, but a bit roundabout.
A Place to Start (Nina LaCour) - 5. Really sweet story about two new siblings adjusting to each other. Touches on some realistically hard emotions, but is generally light - doesn't try to be more than the scope of this small snapshot in their lives. Realistic characters and touching development, with hope for the future.
When You Bring a Dog to Prom (Anna Meriano) - 3.5. A little back and forth in character/plot strength. Overall sweet in relationship development, both w friends and love interest. Filipinos! A bit cheesy, but feel-good.
Missing (Kathleen Glasglow) - 3.5. Intriguing, definitely got suspenseful and thriller-y. Classic supernatural horror short story, w a creepy premise, plot over characters, and an ambiguous ending.
What About Your Friends (Brandy Colbert) - 4.5. Good representation of the pain of lost friendship, as well as the tension but underlying trust and love that come from reuniting. Sweet story w realistic characters and situations and a feel good ending.
Under Our Masks (Julian Winters) - 5. Love the superhero theme. Good balance of enough worldbuilding for the short story with main reliance on the plot and development between the two characters. Realistic, likeable characters w a sweet story and satisfying ending.
The Ghost of Goon Creek (Francesca Zappia) - 3. Once again a little preachy on "how to do friends", w a quicker-than-believable development from social outcast to close friend of the populars. Sweet premise, but unbelievable process.
megs_s's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
emmreadsbooks's review
5.0
This anthology has a little bit for everyone. Horror, drama, love, friendship, the works! I particularly enjoyed the darker stories because I felt as though they were a different take for the collection. But honestly it's amazing that none of the 13 stories are alike, given that they're all themed around being up all night. This is a great way to get a taste of a new author with little to no commitment, and I've found a few that I want to check out further!
*Thank you to NetGalley and Algonquin Young Readers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*
*Thank you to NetGalley and Algonquin Young Readers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*