Up All Night is a collection of YA contemporary short stories that take place overnight, where teens stay up late and the whole world is their oyster. There are themes of friendship, love, family, and second chances. Not all stories have happy endings, but each story feels full and complete.

I often struggle with short stories because I never feel like they are long enough to tell the story and have it feel satisfying. This was not the case with any of the 13 stories included in this collection, each story is fully developed, beautifully written, and flowed well in the story - but also with each other as you read. 13 different authors wrote these stories, but they fit together so well you don't get caught up in different writing styles.

Another huge plus in this collection is the amount of diversity. These stories provide representation for BIPOC, AAPI, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ communities. A lot of the stories involve a romantic arc, but not all of them. Some are heartwarming stories of friendship and second chances. There are a few that delve more into the magical realism realm with ghosts and superpowers though most are contemporary.

**Thank you to Algonquin Young Readers and Netgalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review**

When I cracked the spine of my ARC I was delighted to be greeted by an author whose work I had enjoyed. The first story Never Have I Ever by Karen McManus rocked me with its ending. I thought to myself if the rest of the stories are this good then this is going to be a delicious treat. But there was a part of me that was nervous. I put the book down and paused, What if the other stories aren't this good? I needn't have worried. There was not one story in this collection I did not like.

When I got to Silverman's Creature Capture the Pokenerd in me leaped for joy. But the game was just the setting. The real spark comes from this story's message:

"Look." Emily leans toward me, eyes conspiratorial, voice lowered. "I'll let you in on a little secret. No one really cares about you--"
My stomach drops. Wait? What--
"--and no one really cares about me, and no one really cares about anyone all that much except for themselves. We're all too focused being worried about what people think of us to spend time judging others, you know? So, like screw it. Be who you are."
No one really cares.
. . .
I've spent so much of high school worried what other people will think of me, that I'm not like them, but maybe Emily is right. Maybe no one cares that I play Creature Capture or like knitting glow-in-the-dark scarves or think a wild Saturday night involves a Scrabble tournament with my parents. Maybe I should say screw it and just be me. And maybe, maybe then if someone does care, it'll be in a good way.


There was a moment after reading Shark Bait where I turned the page to the next chapter, excited to see what would happen next. I got so lost in the story I forgot that was it. That was the end. Those characters were gone from me. I had to remind myself that this was a short story collection.

Up All Night was not only representative of many genres, but also had characters of different abilities, cultures and sexualities. There was a range of themes covering friendship, blended families, first love, new horizons, letting down your mask and being genuine to yourself and your feelings. There is something for everyone here young and old. I am glad that I got the chance to check out 11 new-to-me authors. My TBR just got larger and richer for it.

I am so happy to share this creative anthology of young adult short stories with you. These thirteen stories spin tales of murder, superheroes, ghosts, friendship, crushes, identity, and so much more. Some are sad, some are creepy, and some are just plain funny, but all are inclusive and diverse.

An imaginative theme bonds this anthology together, as all the stories take place in the hours between sunset and sunrise, where anything can happen, and it does!

I wish I could tell you about each story, but trust me when I say that you won’t want to put this book down. Many of your favorite YA authors show off their talents, such as Tiffany D. Jackson, Karen M. McManus, and Julian Winters.

Thank you to @algonquinyr and @ljsilverman1 for an invitation to the tour and a gifted copy.

This was my first time reading an anthology and I loved every minute of it! On top of having the title of a classic One Direction song, this book also was an absolute blast to read. It had something for everyone with everything from mysteries to sappy romance.

Truly, this book was a neverending joy. I loved that each story was so different, yet still so enjoyable. And most of them ended way too soon! Most of these short stories could have been made into a full-length novel and I would have loved them all the same.

I particularly loved NEVER HAVE I EVER by McManus, KISS THE BOY by Joy, UNDER OUR MASKS by Winters, and MISSING by Glasgow. Each of these stories was very different and so I loved them for different reasons. One thing from each of them though was the intrigue and twists in McManus', the romance in Joy's and Winters', and the extreeeeeeeme creepiness and shock factor of Glasgow's.

You've gotta read this one! Even if you're not interested in all the stories, I guarantee you'll love more than one. I know you'll be glad you read it.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars for this collection that truly has something for everybody. Diverse doesn't even cover what this anthology offers: the ability for almost anyone to find themselves in these pages in a myriad of genres and scenarios.

Every story pulls at your heartstrings, if it leaves you warm and happy is a completely other matter.

Top tier stories in my opinion are:
NEVER HAVE I EVER by Karen McManus, SHARK BAIT by Tiffany D Jackson and MISSING by Kathleen Glasgow but they are all worth checking out.

I adore short story collections, and I am a self-proclaimed night owl. There have been countless nights where I have gone to bed as the sun was waking up. That just made this collection all the more appealing- in fact, I read it mostly between midnight and five in the morning, so needless to say I am definitely the target audience for this collection!

I really, really adored it. Most collections have a common thread, but it isn’t as broad as Up All Night. Anything can happen between sunset and sunrise, to anyone, in ant genre. This book dabbles in a little bit of everything: crime, romance, supernatural, paranormal, even superheroes. And the characters are just as diverse; almost every story features POC as well as LBBTQIA+ characters and I love it. So much. It’s such a comforting collection, I want even more stories.

I’m going to give you a small summary and review for each story, just because everything is so different and unique; they all deserve their moment to shine. My personal favorites are in bold.

– “Never Have I Ever” by Karen M. McManus // A game of never have I ever goes awry when a dare leads to friends breaking into a neighbor’s house and finding way more than they bargained for. This story really starts the collection off with a bang, and I honestly think it’s my favorite one. The twist just wasn’t what I saw coming!

– “Like Before” by Maurene Goo // A trio of friends is drifting apart, and one of them sets up a scavenger hunt of memories to salvage the friendship. This one is emotional in the growing-up-and-moving-on way. You always think your best friends will stick around forever, but sometimes things change no matter how hard you try to stop or overcome them.

– “Old Rifts and Snowdrifts” by Kayla Whaley // A bitter blizzard surprises Atlanta, trapping people indoors. Eleanor is at work in a plant nursery, and since she’s wheelchair bound and no one can get to her because of the storm, she decides to wait the night out in the shop…with fellow coworker and ex-best friend / crush, Owen. I personally love this story so much. There’s tension, angst, and pining, a perfect combination, especially with a happy ending. Owen is always fast to defend Eleanor and her abilities to take care of herself, and Eleanor is feisty and funny. I’d read a whole book with these characters in a heartbeat.

– “Con Nights, Parallel Hearts” by Marieke Nijkamp // Friends wait overnight in line at a con for a Doctor Who like show. One friend struggles with the possibilities of opening up to another. This story was tedious. I don’t mind stories that make up their own fandoms, but I don’t think a short story is the right place because there isn’t any room for world building. I also wasn’t big i the alternating “what if…” storytelling method because it was so repetitive. I did like that the friend was non-binary though!

– “Kiss the Boy” by Amanda Joy // A group of friends is prepping for their final night as high schoolers. An all night party is organized by the PTA and this is Ayana’s last chance to fulfill a bet she made with her friends: kiss a boy she swore to by the end of high school. This one is really cute and reminds me of senior week from my high school days. I love that it focuses on the here and now, with no worry for “what happens next?”

– “Creature Capture” by Laura Silverman // Two friends are playing something akin to Pokémon Go when they run into a girl from school playing the same game with her little sister. The two older girls spark up a new and intimate friendship…all while looking for the Loch Ness Monster. I liked this one because I still play Pokémon Go. I haven’t played hardcore in a year or so, but this really evokes those memories of trying to grind for a shiny magikarp.

– “Shark Bait” by Tiffany D. Jackson // After her parent’s divorce, Candice moves with her mom to Martha’s Vineyard where she quickly enters a hot-‘n-heavy relationship with local Hunter. When Candice discovers Hunter is half-black and hangs out with casual racists, she begins to question her place in Martha’s Vineyard, as well as her role in Hunter’s life. I think this story is the heaviest one of the collection; it has its fun moments but at it’s heart is a very serious commentary on internalized racism. Not to mention the ending isn’t as happy as other stories.

– “A Place to Start” by Nina LaCour // Claude’s mom has remarried, a woman that makes her happier than Claude’s ever seen. But along with her new step-mom is a new house, in a new place…and a new step-sibling. Jamie is only a year older than Claude, but everything has changed for them, too. Left alone together in the new house as their moms go on their honeymoon, the pair bond by making the house fell more like theirs. I thought this story was really cute. I’ve moved a lot and used to have step siblings, so I know it’s a learning experience, adjusting to not only a new place, but new people in that space. A lot of emotions can be explored by simply moving a painting.

– “When You Bring a Dog to Prom” by Anna Meriano // Noemi has had a crush on her best friend’s brother forever. But when she learns he’s bringing Dodge Jenkins, the kid with the service dog, to prom, she struggles with being happy and being resentful. Throw in the dog and things get even more slippery. Cute and playful, this story is one of the more outrageous ones, simply because you can’t control dogs and their inherent desire to chase things.

– “Missing” by Kathleen Glasgow // Four friends (plus a little sister) set out to ghost hunt in the local abandoned asylum. All the girls are looking for ghostly encounters, but run screaming when they actually happen…all but one, that is: the unwelcome little sister. One of the creepier stories in the selection, it kind if felt like a tame American Horror Story episode. I definitely would read a book about this little sister.

– “Under Our Masks” by Julian Winters // Tristan is helping friend and secret crush Arash set up camp to capture and possibly unmask or interview masked teen hero, Raven. However, Tristan really is Raven, and he prefers “vigilante.” The pair bond over the course of the night, simultaneously goofing off and talking about serious things. Tristan just has to decide if he wants to divulge all of his secrets to this boy. This one was cute, Tristan and Arash are young and innocent, but the superhero thing just isn’t for me, especially in a contemporary setting.

– “What About Your Friends” by Brandy Colbert // Michaela and Eleanor were best friends, but when Michaela took a gap year before college to traverse Europe, she left her friend more or less abandoned, with no calls, texts, or emails. Now, both girls are freshmen at the same college. After reuniting at a 24 hour danceathon, the two girls figure out what happened between them. This story just proves to me that if you want your friendship to work, you’ll try, no matter how hard it seems.

– “The Ghost of Goon Creek” by Francesca Zappia // Sydney is known as the local ghost hunter. She and her brother know about all the local spooky stories and urban legends. As a Halloween special, school newspaper editor Grace requests Sydney take her out to look for the ghost of Goon Creek. Several of Grace’s friends stumble into their party, and Sydney learns she isn’t as weird as she thought she was. This was such a cute story to end the collection on. It’s centered on friendship and really shows that no matter how hard you judge yourself or other’s, you’ll never really know how they feel unless you talk to them.

This collection is so diverse in characters, plot, and genre, I know I can read it again and again, no matter what I’m in the mood for.

Special thanks to Algonquin Young Readers for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 4/5 stars

To say I went into this anthology with a little trepidation would be an understatement as I generally don't have a good track record with the anthologies that I've tried. This is definitely more of a 'me' thing as I tend to have difficulties connecting with or getting into short stories. That's why it was such a delightful surprise when I found myself really enjoying all of the stories in this collection! There were a few that were "just okay" and didn't leave a big impression on me, but there were more that I really liked and even loved, and none that I gave less than 3/5 stars to (and no matter what you think, 3/5 is *not* a bad rating). Many of these authors are still on my TBR but I'm now even more excited to pick up their books as soon as I can!

Up All Night is a wonderful collection of inclusive and diverse stories with rich LGBTQ+, disability, and POC representation. The stories were also from a good mix of genres including contemporary, romance, light SFF (superheroes!), thriller/mysteries, and horror. They ranged from uplifting and heartwarming, to heartbreaking and achingly bittersweet, and even to the chillingly spooky, but all were tied together with themes of love, friendship, family, and coming-of-age. I found myself experiencing strong bouts of nostalgia as most of these stories are set in the final year(s) of high school when the air is charged with that electric feeling of change and possibility that makes you feel brave enough to take chances—it's simultaneously nauseating and thrilling and those feelings really came through in the stories. That feeling was also compounded by the stories being set in the night-to-dawn hours when possibilities not only feel endless but the world even feels a little bit more magical.

Individual story ratings:
- Never Have I Ever: 4/5 (CW/TW: murder)
- Like Before: 3.5/5
- Old Rifts and Snow Drifts: 4/5
- Con Nights, Parallel Hearts: 5/5 (CW/TW: mentions of parental abuse—physical and sexual)
- Kiss the Boy: 4.5/5
- Creature Capture: 4/5
- Shark Bait: 3/5 (CW/TW: racist slur, infidelity, car accident)
- A Place to Start: 3/5
- When You Bring A Dog to Prom: 3.5/5
- Missing: 4.5/5
- What About Your Friends: 3.5/5 (CW/TW: racism, bigotry)
- Under Our Masks: 5/5
- The Ghosts of Goon Creek: 3.5/5

Out of the 13 stories, my favourites were: "Con Nights, Parallel Hearts", "Under Our Masks", "Kiss the Boy", and "Missing". Ha, trust me, The Ultimate Chicken™️, to end up liking the spookiest story in the collection! 😂 Was I thoroughly creeped out while reading "Missing"? Absolutely! My heart was still racing and the back of my neck prickling uncomfortably as I started on the next one but I can appreciate a well-spun tale! "Con Nights, Parallel Hearts" absolutely broke my heart and had me unexpectedly crying by the end. It was emotionally raw and powerful. I don't read a lot of superhero novels but I really enjoyed "Under Our Masks" and the tentative sweet romance that blooms. "Kiss the Boy" filled me to overflowing with nostalgia thinking back on the final days of senior year—absorbing the novelty of the last school event(s), acknowledging secret crushes and taking chances with your heart, mischief-making with the best of friends surrounding you... This was such a delightfully heartwarming story!

Overall, I found this to be a very enjoyable anthology that I would happily add to my bookshelf to revisit in the future if I'm looking for heartwarming and nostalgic stories. I'm so glad I gave this anthology a try!

There was so much to love about this anthology collection of 13 YA stories, and I loved reading it all together - what I found so fun about it was reading one each night I could, giving me thirteen bedtime tales to enjoy full of diverse viewpoints and characters from some of my favorite YA authors.

Highly recommend picking this one up, I especially loved Nina LaCour's A Nice Place to Start - her writing style just gets me, every time. While there were plenty of authors I knew and loved in this line up, one of the best parts about short story collections is being introduced to new to me authors to go read more from!

A huge thank you to Algonquin for sending me a finished copy + NetGalley for the eARC, I was thrilled to be a part of the book tour for this one.

Have you ever wanted to pull an all-nighter or wondered what hijinks can go on at night? The fabulous young adult authors of Up All Night: 13 Stories Between Sunset and Sunrise (edited by Laura Silverman) delve into the possibilities of the night. Set to be released on July 13th, this anthology is sure to suvk any reader into the mysteries of the night.

If you’re looking for quick little stories to add to your Summer TBR then this is the book for you!! These YA short stories are sure to hook you in from the beginning and will make you want to see just what kind of shenanigans you can take part in while pulling an all-nighter! I think my favorite story might have been either “Never Have I Ever” by Karen M. McManus or “Old Rifts and Snow Drifts” by Kayla Whaley, but all of the stories are varying degrees of amazing! On top of all of that, these stories are chock full of diverse characters and narrators!
Here’s my individual ratings of each story:

“Never Have I Ever” by Karen M. McManus- 5 stars
“Like Before” by Maurene Goo- 4 stars
“Old Rifts and Snow Drifts” by Kayla Whaley- 5 stars
“Con Nights, Parallel Hearts” by Marieke Nijkamp- 4 stars
“Kiss the Boy” by Amanda Joy- 4 stars
“Creature Capture” by Laura Silverman- 4 stars
“Shark Bait” by Tiffany D. Jackson- 3 stars
“A Place to Start” by Nina LaCour- 5 stars
“When You Bring a Dog to Prom” by Anna Meriano- 4 stars
“Missing” by Kathleen Glasgow- 3 stars
“What About Your Friends” by Brandy Colbert- 4 stars
“Under Our Masks” by Julian Winters- 5 stars
“The Ghosts of Goon Creek” by Francesca Zappia- 5 stars

If you have to add only one anthology to your TBR this summer, make it this one!

*I received an ARC from Algonquin Young Reader in exchange for my honest opinion.

A collection of thirteen stories from celebrated authors, Up All Night features a range of stories in different genres, all set in the wee hours after sunset till sunrise. With romance, ghosts, friendship old and new, this anthology is an adventurous ride!

While not all thirteen stories did it for me, I found quite a few favorites. Old Rifts and Snowdrifts by Kayla Whaley (a friends to lovers story), Under our Masks by Julian Winters (a superhero story), When You Bring a Dog to Prom by Anna Meriano were my top favorites. Never Have I Ever by Karen McManus had a twist I didn't see coming at all and I was surprised haha.

The Ghost of Goon Creek by Francesca Zappia , What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert , A Nice Place to Start by Nina LaCour , Creature Capture by Laura Silverman were cute stories about old and new friendships! Kiss the Boy by Amanda Joy was a joy to read, and Shark Bait by Tiffany D Jackson was kinda sad. These were not my favorite tbh, just missing the punch in my opinion 🙈 Like Before by Maureen Goo and Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp were two stories that I just didn't like at all.

The best thing about this anthology was how diverse and inclusive it was with its representation. We have East Asian American side character, South Asian American side characters, Korean American mc, lesbian side character, bi disabled mc, sapphic mc, Black mcs, gay side characters, non-binary side characters, Latina mc, Filipino American character, Filipino American bi side character, Indian American gay character and so much more!! It was honestly a delightful time reading this, all these characters being daredevils at night haha.

Some of these stories could really have full fledged novels and I'd read them. I think the anthology is best to read before going to sleep, one story everyday. The writing styles of every author were different and brought out the depth and essence of the story. They also have such a range of genres that I think everyone there's something for everyone here.

Huge thanks to Algonquin Young Readers for sending me an e-arc of Up All Night.

First Impression
- Most of the stories will be contemporary romance that revolves around friendship and relationship.

Overall Thoughts
- I really enjoyed the LGBTQIA+ and disability rep in this book.
- Some of the stories were a little boring and made me want to skim their story.
- Some stories took a twist and/or another approach that I didn't expect.
- This anthology makes me want to read more work from the authors involved with Up All Night.
- Favourite stories: Shark Bait by Tiffany D. Jackson and Kiss the Boy by Amanda Joy

As a first anthology I have reviewed I was blown away by Up All Night. Each story had me thinking long after I turned the page. I love how each story worked so well together despite being such different stories and genres. I think anyone who picks up this book will find a story perfect for them.

4.5 stars

This was a fantastic collection with very few duds for me. All taking place from sunset to sunrise... what a fun concept that left the authors with a LOT of wiggle room.

For anthologies, I love to do a short breakdown for each story with individual star ratings. They're listed below!

Also, as a note, I am in love with the diversity in topics, sexuality, gender, race, physical abilities, wealth, and more in this collection. This truly felt like a representation for teens anywhere in the country. (All stories were USA based.)

Never Have I Ever - Karen M McManus (4 stars)
A classic game, an overnight party with band nerds...when one dare ends up with the group discovering their neighbor has been murdered, what's next?

Like Before - Maureen Goo (3.5 stars)
Three high school girls have fallen apart, and one third of their triangle is desperate to bring then back together. If she can just make them relive their memories, then everything will work out, right? RIGHT?

Old Rifts and Snowdrifts - Kayla Whaley (5 stars)
A wheelchair-bound teen and her ex-best friend are caught in his mom's florist shop during a dangerous snowstorm—it's time to unpack what led to their issues, and if there's something they can do about it.

Con Nights, Parallel Hearts - Marieke Nijkamp (5 stars)
The first, but not the last, story that made me tear up. One night, three friends are camping out before a convention. One of them wants to share their childhood trauma... and we see three parallel versions of that situation.

Kiss the Boy - Amanda Joy (2.5 stars)
A personal dud for me, but then I'm not a teen and my days of fretting over kissing boys and high school drama are behind me. A cute story amongst some harder-hitting ones.

Creature Capture - Laura Silverman (3 stars)
An overnight adventure featuring a Pokemon Go lookalike game, one girl who's convinced she's too weird to be a friend, and a very on-the-nose message about realizing that sometimes it's up to you to play the first move.

Shark Bait - Tiffany D. Jackson (5 stars)
Jackson's readers will know this story was always going to be a deep cut—and of course it was. A Black teen escaping reality at Martha's Vineyard with her boyfriend who can pass for white. A late-night accident. What now?

A Place to Start - Nina LaCour (4 stars)
Two new stepsiblings are left alone in their new, combined household while their moms go off to their honeymoon. Will they break down the walls, metaphorically or physically, before the morning?

When You Bring a Dog to Prom - Anna Meriano (4.5 stars)
Very cute post-prom situation that shows the blended and ever-complicated dramas of teens today. With some angst with a happy ending thrown in for some fun. This one made me tear up in a happy way.

Missing - Kathleen Glasgow (4.5 stars)
Even though this collection's concept was about stories taking place at night, for some reason I was surprised to see a horror story in here. I shouldn't have been! This creepy asylum adventure was chilling, seriously sad, and completely absorbing.

What About Your Friends - Brandy Colbert (4 stars)
An all-night dance marathon at a college takes a turn when our main character discovers one of her old best friends—who she ghosted the year before—is on the opposing team. Will emotions dance themselves out too?

Under Our Masks - Julian Winters (5 stars)
A cute and adorable geek story about a teen boy superhero and his crush, who is determined to stake out said superhero one night. Is it time for romance, or the truth about his identity? (Fans of TJ Klune's The Extraordinaries will LOVE this one.)

The Ghost of Goon Creek - Francesca Zappia (3.5 stars)
A loner "ghost hunter" girl ends up taking a group of teens out to a haunted spot one night. She thinks they're humoring her for weird reasons, when really they just want to get to know her. Cute, but a bit of let down after the earlier spooky story if I'm honest.

Thank you to Algonquin for Young Readers for my copy in exchange for an honest review.

13 stories between sunset and sunrise.

I’m not always a huge fan of anthologies, but when I was asked to join this blog tour and read the description I knew this was for me. Young adult short stories set between sunset and sunrise written by authors likes Karen M. McManus, Nina LaCour and Tiffany D. Jackson, sign me up!

Although these stories don’t connect they contain certain elements that bring them together to make this anthology work. I really respected the diversity and inclusion shown throughout this book.

I found myself relating to certain stories more than others just based on my life experiences. For example, I loved Creature Capture by Laura Silverman because I’m a Pokémon Go player, and What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert reminded me of Dance Marathon when I went to Penn State.

My favorite story was The Ghost of Goon Creek by Francesca Zappia because it made me reminisce of my high school days going to the graveyard and ghost hunting with my best friends.

This book hits all different genres including thrillers, romance, drama, and horror. Full of teenage angst, these stories are about friendships, adventures, and first loves. There is a focus on diversity with many different types of characters including different races, LGBTQ+ representation, and a MC with a disability.

One thing I would say is there are some trigger warnings that weren’t mentioned prior to reading including racism and physical and sexual abuse of a child. These might be good to know going in especially if you are a young reader.

This is my first book tour, and I’m so excited to be included. Thank you Algonquin Young Readers and NetGalley for my advanced copies in exchange for my honest review.

📖Review: Up All Night📖
By: Laura Silverman, Brandy Colbert, Kathleen Glasgo, Maurene Goo, Tiffany D Jackson, Amanda Joy, Nina LaCour, Karen M McManus, Anna Merianom Marieke Nijkamp, Kayla Whaley, Julian Winters and Francesca Zappia
Genre: YA Short Stories
Rating: ---NA---/ 5
Publishing date: 13th of July 2021
Provided by: Algonquin Young Readers
[TW:
Never Have I Ever: murder, breaking and entering
Like Before: breaking and entering
Con Nights and Parallel Hearts: parental abuse (sexual and physical), child abuse
Shark Bait: infidelity, car crash, racist slurs
When You Bring a Dog to Prom: losing a service dog
Missing: death of a parent, self-harm, mental asylum]

🟢 What I liked:
↪️ Range of stories: each short story was very unique and different to the others, which is super important for a collection of short stories. From reading the reviews and my personal experience, there is a story in this collection to suit everybody’s favourite genre
↪️ Diverse characters: the stories all had diverse characters, particularly characters belonging in the LGBTQ+ community (although not all of these characters were #OwnVoices)
↪️ Deep topics: the majority of the stories (and the ones I liked the most) discussed deep, important topics. I really admired the authors in the way they could create these discussions in a short story and still ensure that it had an impact on the reader

🟡 I recommend for:
↪️ Anybody looking for a quick, easy read or people who enjoy short stories

Typically, when I read anthologies or short story collections from one author, there does tend to be some stories I like more than others. That was true of this collection, but it wasn't like I even found any of the stories bad- all of the stories ranked 3-5 stars for me. Some of the short stories I found especially wonderful were Nina LaCour's story A Place to Start about two teens learning to become step-siblings after their mothers' whirlwind romance and Laura Silverman's Creature Capture about finding friends through an AR cryptid collection game. Also, I definitely have to give a shoutout to Kathleen Glasgow's Missing. As you may be able to tell from this blog (once you get past the mermaid stuff), I'm a big fan of horror. It's really hard to scare me, and Glasgow got pretty darn close!

Something I really liked about this book was that there seemed to be a theme in the stories of big moments or transitions. It played well into the overnight theme--things don't necessarily always change overnight, but one night can be life changing. In addition, I think this will really resonate with young readers who are going through similar transitions. I think the story What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert was really helpful in this way for me. Even though I have graduated now, I was struggling while I was in school to find stories that took place during college, not looking forward to it or looking back with nostalgia. I really appreciated Colbert's take on it, though I recognize that her main character's experience as a Black girl starting college after going to a mainly white high school involves struggles and nuances unlike my own life experiences.

I also commend Silverman as an editor for the variety of stories and representation present in the book. In this book, there were stories of many different genres. The authors also took care to represent many different gender expressions, sexualities, and abilities.

Overall, I think most readers should be able to find at least one story they enjoy in this collection. Since I enjoyed all of the stories to some degree, I'm giving this book 4 stars.

Up All Night is a great collection of 13 stories where you can find something for everyone. The young adult authors that make up this anthology are some of my favorites. The themes are varied and you can read the stories in any order you like.

I've started reading more anthologies lately and was so excited to dive into 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧, a collection of 13 stories written by some of my favorite YA authors that all take place between dusk and dawn.

𝙐𝙥 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 gives you a bit of everything - romance, friendship, mystery, horror, superheroes, coming-of-age and more - and the characters are wonderfully inclusive with many races, genders, sexualities and abilities represented. As different as the stories are (and they are different - some had me laughing out loud while others had me reaching for the tissues), they still feel cohesive and realistically depict many aspects of being a teenager.

My favorite stories were "Like Before" and "Under Our Mask" but I truly enjoyed them all. When they're written by the likes of Brandy Colbert, Kathleen Glasgow, Maurene Goo, Tiffany D. Jackson, Amanda Joy, Nina LaCour, Karen McManus, Anna Meriano, Marieke Nijkamp, Laura Silverman, Kayla Whaley, Julian Winters and Francesca Zappia, it's no surprise! My kids will be reading this at the beach next week and I can't wait to discuss each one with them.

Thanks to Algonquin YR and NetGalley for a copy to review.

This was such a great collection of stories from some of the greats in the modern writing world. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

In this 13 story collection, we get a little bit of everything. We get a great array of thriller, paranormal, queer voices, black voices, family, romance, contemporary. There is something for everyone in these stories.

Out of these 13 stories, my top favs were Never Have I Ever, from Karen M. McManus and Shark Bait from Tiffany D. Jackson.

One of the best things about a book of short stories like this is you can read one or two stories at a time. And you can jump around and read them out of order. I find that liberating in a book. I very rarely get to read short story collections, so this was a major treat.

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! (Full ratings for each short story on my Goodreads)

Thanks to Algonquin YR for the gifted copy of this book!