Category: arc

Sundial by Catriona Ward || Utterly Addictive Thriller Horror

Sundial by Catriona Ward || Utterly Addictive Thriller Horror

Content Tags: Adult     Horror     Psychological Thriller     Thriller     Unreliable Narrator     Graphic Gore     Character Death     Miscarriage     Abuse     Animal Cruelty     Perfect for readers who want: Psychological thriller that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. Two unreliable […]

Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs by Pam Muñoz Ryan || Mexico, Monarchs, and the Monarchy

Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs by Pam Muñoz Ryan || Mexico, Monarchs, and the Monarchy

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Historical     Fantasy     Magical Realism     Diversity     Mexican     Sibling Bonds     Gender Roles     Perfect for readers who want: Charm and magical realism similar to Encanto. A story infused with Mexican culture. A theme of protecting the environment and […]

The Lost Language by Claudia Mills || Contemporary Novel in Verse

The Lost Language by Claudia Mills || Contemporary Novel in Verse

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 […]

Pighearted by Alex Perry || Heartwarming Contemporary About A Boy and His Pig

Pighearted by Alex Perry || Heartwarming Contemporary About A Boy and His Pig

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 […]

How to Save a Superhero by Ruth Freeman || Nursing Homes and Superheroes

How to Save a Superhero by Ruth Freeman || Nursing Homes and Superheroes

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 […]

Salt Magic by Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock || Magical Coming-of-Age MG Historical Fantasy

Salt Magic by Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock || Magical Coming-of-Age MG Historical Fantasy

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 […]

The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker || Dark Fantasy Featuring Shinigami

The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker || Dark Fantasy Featuring Shinigami

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 […]

Vial of Tears by Cristin Bishara || Phoenician Mythology Meets Dangerous Adventure

Vial of Tears by Cristin Bishara || Phoenician Mythology Meets Dangerous Adventure

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Mythology     Retelling     Sibling Bonds     Diversity     Lebanese     Phoenician     Perfect for readers who want: Touching sibling bonds and loyalty between sisters. Fierce women who aren’t afraid to fight for themselves and each other. Monsters based on […]

The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan || Short Adventures Featuring Diverse Mythology

The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan || Short Adventures Featuring Diverse Mythology

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Anthology     Humor     Mythology     Diversity     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Bite-sized Rick Riordan Presents adventures. A little bit more fun with some of their favorite RRP characters. An anthology featuring diverse mythologies and settings. More […]

The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb by Candace Fleming || Engaging Archaeological Nonfiction

The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb by Candace Fleming || Engaging Archaeological Nonfiction

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Nonfiction     Historical     Archaeology     Egypt     STEM     Perfect for readers who want: Interesting, engaging nonfiction that pulls you in. Archaeology blended with history. Curses and mummies and all sorts of spooky goodness! Lots of detailed, informative pictures. A look into the […]