Phoebe’s Diary by Phoebe Wahl
Release: September 5, 2023
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Source: TBR and Beyond Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound
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Drawn from real life, here is a bracingly honest illustrated diary of a teenage girl that captures the explosive turmoil and joy of adolescence.
Meet Phoebe. She’s cool and insecure, talented and vulnerable, sexy and awkward, driven and confused, ecstatic and tragic.
Like you.
And here is her diary, packed full of invaluable friends and heartbreaking crushes, spectacular playlists and vintage outfits, drama nerds and art kids, old wounds and new love. Based on her own teenage diary, Phoebe Wahl has melded truth with fiction and art with text, casting a spell that brings readers deep into the experience of growing up.
About the Author:
Phoebe Wahl is an award-winning children’s book author, illustrator, and surface designer whose work focuses on themes of comfort, fantasy, and intimacy with nature and one another. She grew up unschooled in Washington state and credits her free-range childhood in the Northwest for much of her inspiration and values.
Phoebe’s first children’s book, Sonya’s Chickens was the recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award for New Illustrator, and her most recent book, Little Witch Hazel was an Indie Bestseller, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Title, as well as being named one of the Best Books of 2021 by BookPage, BookRiot, Booklist and the Chicago Public Library. Her other titles include The Blue House, Backyard Fairies, Paper Mice (written by Megan Wagner-Lloyd) and the forthcoming illustrated YA novel Phoebe’s Diary (Little, Brown 2023).
Her clients include The New York Times, Maisonette, Figo Fabrics, Ingrid Michaelson, Patagonia, and Anna Sui.
Phoebe lives in Bellingham, Washington with her family and two rambunctious cats.
Phoebe is represented by Jennifer Laughran at Andrea Brown Literary.
Phoebe’s Diary Review:
“Phoebe’s Diary” truly charmed my heart for numerous delightful reasons.
To begin, let’s explore the enchanting illustrations that grace its pages. The author skillfully captures Phoebe’s essence as she navigates the whirlwind of teenage experiences and emotions. The author adeptly addresses sensitive themes like body image and love, depicting Phoebe as a character who ponders her feelings and self-perception deeply. This portrayal unveils her yearning for rebellion and audacity, making her remarkably relatable to readers experiencing the trials of adolescence. Some of my favorite ones are how the author introduces each character or how Phoebe fashions herself differently for various occasions.
Furthermore, the narrative delves gracefully into various themes, including teenage romance, insecurities, friendships, self-discovery, and the profound transition from youth to adulthood. Phoebe embodies the universal desire to break free from monotony and embrace transformative moments, a sentiment that struck a chord with me personally. Her journey through infatuations—from David to Owen and Sam—offered an engaging exploration of her pursuit of an idealized love. Equally captivating was her friendship with Nora, a companionship that led to profound conversations on various topics. The dynamics with Roxie and Mari added another layer of intrigue to the story.
However, the narrative occasionally meanders into repetition, with moments that stall the progression. Additionally, some instances, like the interactions with characters such as Cedar Bob, feel tangential and fail to significantly impact the main plot.
However, putting that aside, the book’s endearing essence shines through, leaving a lasting impact. I eagerly await the author’s future creations, hoping for more ‘diary’ style narratives that infuse that personal touch.
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on Phoebe’s Diary by Phoebe Wahl Blog Tour hosted by TBR and Beyond Book Tours
Book Tour Schedule
August 28th
Charli’s Book Box-Promotional Post
One More Exclamation-Review
August 29th
My Bookish Ways-Promotional Post
Midsummer Night’s Read-Review
August 30th
Rajiv’s Reviews-Review
Paiges of Novels-Review, Favorite Quotes
August 31st
Stuck in Fiction – Promotional Post
The Daily Librarian-Review
September 1st
Whatcassreads-Review
Confessions of a YA Reader-Promotional Post
September 2nd
Twirling Book Princess-Promotional Post
My beauty my books-Top 5 Reasons to Read Phoebe’s Diary
September 3rd
The Book Dutchesses – Promotional Post
castella & novellas-Review, Book Look
Bookz Forever-Review & Top 5 Reasons to Read As Good As Dead
