Category: book review

The Startup Squad (#1 – 3) by Brian Weisfeld and Nicole C. Kear || Diverse, Young Female Entrepreneurs

The Startup Squad (#1 – 3) by Brian Weisfeld and Nicole C. Kear || Diverse, Young Female Entrepreneurs

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     STEM     Entrepreneurship     Diversity     Friendship Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: STEM books that are fun to read plus teach valuable lessons (without beating readers over the head with them). A diverse set of characters that have to learn […]

The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim || Adventure Meets Korean Mythology

The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim || Adventure Meets Korean Mythology

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Mythology     Witches     Diversity     Korean     Sibling Bonds     Adoption     Perfect for readers who want: Adventure and mythology along the lines of Percy Jackson. Except, you know, with Korean mythology and characters! A thoughtful discussion on adoption, […]

Eye of the Sh*t Storm by Jackson Ford || Sarcastic Narrator Meets Endless Action

Eye of the Sh*t Storm by Jackson Ford || Sarcastic Narrator Meets Endless Action

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Science Fiction     Humor     Superpowers     Sarcastic Narrator     Drugs     Homelessness     Gangs     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced urban fantasy that’s packed with action. A sarcastic narrator with dark humor. Reluctant heroes […]

In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens || Queer Fairy Tale Romance Between Cinnamon Rolls

In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens || Queer Fairy Tale Romance Between Cinnamon Rolls

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Romance     Historical     Coming of Age     Fairy Tale     LGBTQ+     M/M Romance     Sibling Bonds     Torture     Perfect for readers who want: A super sweet M/M romance between two cinnamon rolls. Magic that is […]

The Helm of Midnight by Marina J. Lostetter || High Fantasy Magic Meets Jack the Ripper

The Helm of Midnight by Marina J. Lostetter || High Fantasy Magic Meets Jack the Ripper

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Mystery     Horror     Sibling Bonds     Serial Killers     Death     Gore     Perfect for readers who want: Dark fantasy filled with harrowing magic and serial killers. A fantasy take on Jack the Ripper. A dark world full of secrets […]

The Lore of Prometheus by Graham Austin-King || Military Fiction Meets Superpowers

The Lore of Prometheus by Graham Austin-King || Military Fiction Meets Superpowers

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Military Fiction     Afghanistan     PTSD     Death     Torture     Perfect for readers who want: Military fiction filled with strategy, tactics, and lots of pew pew guns. Action that never stops once it gets going. High stakes […]

Fid’s Crusade by David H. Reiss || Superhero Trope Flipped On Its Head

Fid’s Crusade by David H. Reiss || Superhero Trope Flipped On Its Head

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Science Fiction     Superheroes     Antihero     Child Death     Perfect for readers who want: Superhero fiction for adults. Complicated, nuanced characters. Antiheroes and a complicated narrative about what makes heroes and villains. A subtle narrative on society and hero worship. Many thanks […]

The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody || Found Family Amidst Magical Adventure

The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody || Found Family Amidst Magical Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Reluctant Protagonist     Unwilling Hero     Orphan     Leading Trio     Off-Screen Death     Perfect for readers who want: Pokemon-esque bonding with creatures and variety of animals A leading trio that’s sure to steal your heart Fast-paced adventure […]