Happy National Book Lovers Day! *throws glitter* I considered throwing confetti, buuuut . . . you know, glitter is just the gift that keeps giving. Good luck getting that mess out of your hair now. I was actually invited to participate in this blogger blitz by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. I jumped on the […]
Content Tags: Young Adult Fantasy Science Fiction Dystopia Mild Gore Death Slavery Abuse Perfect for readers who want: A dark dystopian fantasy world that will make you feel better about this one. And also will sometimes rise up out […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Poetry Novel in Verse Coming of Age Bullying Attempted Suicide Perfect for readers who want: Novels in verse. A coming of age that overcomes toxic relationships. Learning about endangered and dying languages. Fraught family relationships that […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Animals Chronic Illness Family Bonds Sibling Bonds Friendship Bonds Animal Death (Offscreen) Perfect for readers who want: A heartwarming story along the lines of Charlotte’s Web. A protagonist with a chronic illness and all […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Fantasy Superheroes Perfect for readers who want: Superhero books with a little bit of a twist! Older characters full of life and up to trouble. A unique, fun setting of a nursing home. A small mystery to be solved. The answer 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 Fantasy Mythology Coming of Age Squad Vibes Animal Sidekick Death Mild Gore Perfect for readers who want: Historical fantasy medieval world based on constellations and stars as gods. A squad of young characters who need […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Science Fiction Mythology Retelling Squad Vibes Diversity Multicultural Neurodivergent Autism Death Perfect for readers who want: A retelling of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Adventure filled with lots of nautical technology […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Graphic Novel Magical Realism Historical Coming of Age Witches Sibling Bonds Perfect for readers who want: Graphic novels that’ll sweep readers into them. A historical setting that feels authentic, with just a touch of magic. The perils […]
Content Tags: Young Adult Fantasy Dark Fantasy Historical Diversity Japanese Biracial Protagonist Mythology Gore Death Perfect for readers who want: Grimdark YA fantasy in a world that will absolutely give you chills. A world where […]