Category: book review

Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore And Feels

Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore And Feels

Posted August 6, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, four stars, lore, mid-grade, mystery, myth, paranormal / 7 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Folklore     Mythology     Diversity     Latino     Mexican     Perfect for readers who want: Mexican mythology and folklore brought to life. Fast-paced adventure that sweeps you along for the ride. An overarching mystery that’ll keep you guessing. […]

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The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass || Queer YA Horror That Will Give You Goosebumps

The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass || Queer YA Horror That Will Give You Goosebumps

Posted July 14, 2021 in arc, blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, diversity, four stars, horror, LGBT, paranormal, young adult / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Horror     Coming of Age     Paranormal     Diversity     Black     LGBTQ+     M/M Romance     Mental Health     Homophobia     Gun Violence     Attempted Rape     Suicidal Ideation     School Shooting   […]

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Josephine Against the Sea by Shakirah Bourne || A Foray Into Love, Loss, and Mythology

Josephine Against the Sea by Shakirah Bourne || A Foray Into Love, Loss, and Mythology

Posted July 9, 2021 in blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, contemporary, diversity, eARC, fantasy, four stars, mid-grade, myth, neurodivergent / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Fantasy     Coming of Age     Mythology     Diversity     Neurodivergent     Autism     Barbados     Caribbean     Grief/Loss     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Unique (and sometimes creepy) Caribbean mythology and lore. […]

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Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi || Portal Fantasy Adventure Set in India

Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi || Portal Fantasy Adventure Set in India

Posted July 5, 2021 in adventure, book review, Coming of Age, diversity, fantasy, four stars, mid-grade / 4 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Portal Fantasy     Adventure     Sibling Bonds     Friendship Bonds     Coming of Age     Diversity     Indian     Mentions of suicide     Death     Kidnapping     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced portal fantasy adventure. […]

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Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon || Super Sweet Black YA Romance

Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon || Super Sweet Black YA Romance

Posted June 30, 2021 in blog tour, book review, contemporary, diversity, four stars, LGBT, magical realism, romance, young adult / 6 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Romance     Magical Realism     Diversity     Black     LGBTQ+     F/F Romance     Adultery     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A sweet romance with Black protagonists. A snarky, fun friend squad. Heartwarming story of overcoming […]

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Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone || A Dark, Twisty Thriller That Will Have You Questioning Everything

Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone || A Dark, Twisty Thriller That Will Have You Questioning Everything

Posted June 24, 2021 in adult, blog tour, book review, four stars, horror, mystery, thriller / 12 Comments

Content Tags: Adult     Thriller     Mystery     Horror     Unreliable Narrator     Sibling Bonds     Death     Child Abuse     Domestic Abuse     Implied Incest     Perfect for readers who want: Lots of twists and turns you’ll never see coming. An unreliable narrator that’ll […]

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Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews || A Greek-Inspired Odyssey

Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews || A Greek-Inspired Odyssey

Posted June 15, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, fantasy, four stars, historical, lore, myth, retelling, young adult / 9 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Adventure     Historical     Retelling     Mythology     Greek     Perfect for readers who want: Adventure that will drag the reader to hell and back … literally? A more true-to-the-stories portrayal of the Greek gods. A strong woman saving the world […]

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Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke || The Mummy Meets Indiana Jones

Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke || The Mummy Meets Indiana Jones

Posted June 9, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, eARC, fantasy, five stars, historical, lore, mystery, myth, paranormal, young adult / 6 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Historical     Mystery     Archaeology     Bookish Protagonist     Mythology     Mild Gore     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Historical fiction mixed with paranormal and fantasy. An Indiana Jones adventure vibe mixed with a delightfully nerdy The […]

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