Category: book review

The Button Box by Bridget Hodder and Fawzia Gilani-Williams || Heartwarming Tale of History and Family

The Button Box by Bridget Hodder and Fawzia Gilani-Williams || Heartwarming Tale of History and Family

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Historical     Time Travel     Diversity     Jewish     Muslim     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: To experience other cultures and religions, like Islam and Judaism. A close-knit family who works together and stands up for each […]

Once Upon Another Time by James Riley || Twisted Fairy Tales Reimagined With New Life

Once Upon Another Time by James Riley || Twisted Fairy Tales Reimagined With New Life

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Fairy Tale     Retelling     Squad Vibes     Prejudice     Perfect for readers who want: Twisted fairy tales with a unique, new take on classics Lots of humor and sarcasm Coming of age and growth arcs Unexpected twists on old tropes that’ll […]

A Darkening of Dragons by S.A. Patrick || Fast-Paced, Magical MG Adventure . . . With Dragons!

A Darkening of Dragons by S.A. Patrick || Fast-Paced, Magical MG Adventure . . . With Dragons!

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Humor     Retelling     Dragons     Squad Vibes     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A world filled with magic, adventure, and the unexpected. A retelling of the Piper of Hamelyn . . . with dragons? A super lovable squad […]

It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds || Hilarious MG With A Black Squad

It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds || Hilarious MG With A Black Squad

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Humor     Dystopian     Diversity     Black     Neurodivergent     ADHD     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: A written voice that’s casual and funny and easy to get into. Highly relatable characters. A protagonist with ADHD. […]

Ellen Outside the Lines by A.J. Sass || Empathy-Building MG Featuring An Autistic Protagonist

Ellen Outside the Lines by A.J. Sass || Empathy-Building MG Featuring An Autistic Protagonist

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Diversity     LGBTQ+     Nonbinary     Neurodivergent     Autism     Jewish     Spanish     Catalan     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Books that will help build empathy and understanding in readers. Protagonists with autism. […]

Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye || Hard-Hitting Fantasy Featuring Orisha

Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye || Hard-Hitting Fantasy Featuring Orisha

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     High Fantasy     Mythology     Diversity     Orisha     Squad Vibes     Graphic Gore     Attempted Rape/Sexual Assault     Genocide     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A high fantasy world based on Orisha and Yoruban […]

Loveless by Alice Oseman || A Coming-of-Age Asexual “Romance”

Loveless by Alice Oseman || A Coming-of-Age Asexual “Romance”

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Romance     Coming-of-Age     Diversity     LGBTQ+     F/F Romance     Asexual     Aromantic     Perfect for readers who want: Coming-of-age story and coming out. Asexual (sex repulsed) representation. An ode to friendship and platonic relationships. F/F romance and […]

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 […]