Hold up. I’m gonna call shenanigans here. It can’t really be the middle of the year already? What? July? FOR REAL? I think you all owe me a January through May, because I’m not sure what the heck happened to mine. Maybe I misplaced them. Maybe they were stolen. Either way, I want a refund, […]
Content Tags: Young Adult Graphic Novel Fantasy Diversity Squad Vibes Death Mild Gore Perfect for readers who want: Reluctant readers who enjoy graphic novels and less text Struggling readers who might be ready for more mature content Dark fantasy world filled […]
For those who didn’t know, I spent from January 2021 to May 2022 in grad school pursuing my Master’s of Science in Library Science (otherwise, more conveniently, known as an MSLS). I was not, as it turns out, kidnapped by dragons, forced to accept the bone throne, and become their blood queen. Yeah, I know, […]
It’s that time again: when I present you with a list of utterly irresistible books that I have every intention of reading soon, and we both pretend that I’m most definitely going to follow through with it. Because these books sound amazing, and who doesn’t want to read amazing books?! I’m pretty sure I’m doing […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Adventure Fantasy Diversity Squad Vibes Character Death Perfect for readers who want: Diverse characters working together as a team to save the world Dark shadow creatures that need to be defeated An interesting (and dangerous) mystery that needs to […]
It’s time to play “guess that book” and also watch our TBRs weep. Book Beginnings is hosted by Rose City Reader and is all about the first line of a current/upcoming read. Friday 56 is a meme hosted by Freda’s Voice, where you turn to page 56 (or 56%) in what you’re reading a find a snippet that jumps […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Adventure Mystery Mythology Diversity Guatemalan Mayan Perfect for readers who want: Easy chapter book, perfect for reluctant or struggling readers Simple, easy-to-follow plot with an interesting mystery Lots of focus on Mayan culture (Though . . . […]
I’ve been mostly off the bookish scene for the past year and a half, which, not unsurprisingly, has meant that I’ve not only fallen behind on reading all the books, as I had planned, but I’m also concerningly out of touch with what new releases are coming up. On the plus side, my NetGalley ratio […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Urban Fantasy Adventure Coming of Age Diversity Black Nigeria Superpowers Perfect for readers who want: Magical fast-paced adventure Black girl magic Boarding school for gifted children Superpowers! Alternate Nigeria as a setting […]
It’s time to play “guess that book” and also watch our TBRs weep. Book Beginnings is hosted by Rose City Reader and is all about the first line of a current/upcoming read. Friday 56 is a meme hosted by Freda’s Voice, where you turn to page 56 (or 56%) in what you’re reading a find a snippet that jumps […]