Janae Sanders‘ Second Time Around by LaQuette – 2026 Advanced Reader’s Copy

A nice touch is how every chapter includes a full-page illustrated scene.

With this activity book, you can doodle, solve, and learn all at once.

This activity book has a section for creating your own word searches.

The illustrated field guide inside is my favorite part of the book.

What stands out about this novel is its lyrical, almost musical prose.

The book is illustrated with linocut prints that have texture.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to be predictable.

You will find that this novel makes you care deeply about its people.

What stands out about this activity book is the sense of accomplishment it gives.

You will find that the illustrated appendix adds extra depth.

The ending of this novel will stay with you for days afterward.

With this activity book, you can practice drawing step by step.

You will find that this novel changes slightly each time you read it.

This activity book includes tangram puzzles that challenge spatial reasoning.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it plays with perspective.

A nice touch is the illustrated copyright page with tiny animals.

What I like is that the book is illustrated without overwhelming the text.

I was surprised by how many illustrated insets break up the text.

A nice touch in this activity book is the bonus content accessible online.

The book is illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings that feel raw.