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 […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Mythology Diversity Black Squad Vibes PTSD Grief/Loss Perfect for readers who want: Flawed Black characters as heroes, pulling through and saving the day. Black folklore and West African gods come 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. This is a very special First Line Friday Spotlight of a book that was entered in the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award for […]
Content Tags: Young Adult Fantasy Dark Fantasy Paranormal Reluctant Hero Mental Health Rep Social Anxiety PTSD Possession Perfect for readers who want: A story with a similar feeling to Sorcery of Thorns. A unique world where spirits […]
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 […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Horror Anthology Short Story Perfect for readers who want: Goosebump-like stories that subvert expectations. Horror lite, for the scaredy-cats among us. Bite-sized stories that can be read quickly and on the go. Fun, creepy illustrations that add to the atmosphere. Many thanks to […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Horror Paranormal Sibling Bonds Orphans Vampires Fae Perfect for readers who want: A creepy fall story that’s not too scary but just enough to give you a chill. Siblings just meeting and learning how […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Graphic Novel Adventure Fantasy Perfect for readers who want: Graphic novels with colorful, engaging pictures. A hero story along the lines of classic shows like He-Man and She-Ra. Except, you know, with a girl protagonist! A magical sword with some pretty interesting powers […]
Content Tags: Young Adult Fantasy Retelling Short Stories LGBTQ+ Fairy Tale Sibling Bonds Diversity Perfect for readers who want: A new take on some old stories. Fairy tales where the damsel in distress doesn’t need to wait for her […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Adventure Paranormal Squad Vibes Grief/Loss Death Child Death Perfect for readers who want: Middle grade spooky goodness that’ll give you goosebumps but not terrify you. Paranormal mystery with twists and turns to solve. Interesting […]