Category: book review

Calico Thunder Rides Again by T.A. Hernandez || Fantasy Circus Meets Mystery

Calico Thunder Rides Again by T.A. Hernandez || Fantasy Circus Meets Mystery

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Mystery     Romance     Circus     Animal Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: A mystery set in a fantasy circus. All sorts of unique fantasy creatures with different personalities. Coworkers coming together to help each other. High-stakes manipulation and mystery. Many thanks […]

The Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner || Humorous, Snarky Historical Fantasy

The Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner || Humorous, Snarky Historical Fantasy

Content Tags: Adult     Humor     Historical     Romance     LGBTQ     Squad Vibes     Necromancy     Addiction     Perfect for readers who want: Sarcastic characters who know how to banter. Thieves and liars, who are really good at what they do. Necromancy in an interesting, unsettling […]

The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter by Aaron Reynolds || Laugh Out Loud Middle Grade Mystery

The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter by Aaron Reynolds || Laugh Out Loud Middle Grade Mystery

Posted February 15, 2021 in book review, fantasy, five stars, humor, mid-grade, mystery / 5 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Humor     Mystery     Friendship Bonds     Animal Death     Perfect for readers who want: A laugh-out-loud humor book. A hilarious take on the quest for a dog. Fun mystery involving ghost animals. A ludicrous story line that’s over-the-top silly. Quirky ghost animals. I reeeeally […]

I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis || Bite-Sized Historical Graphic Novel

I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis || Bite-Sized Historical Graphic Novel

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Historical     Graphic Novel     Sibling Bonds     Holocaust     World War II     Graphic Violence     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Historical fiction series turned graphic novel. A story based on real events synthesized down for kids. Characters working […]

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig || An Uplifting, Feel-Good Emotional Journey

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig || An Uplifting, Feel-Good Emotional Journey

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Contemporary     Magical Realism     Mental Health     Suicidal Ideation     Attempted Suicide     Depression     Perfect for readers who want: An emotional roller coaster ride. To have their feels utterly broken and pieced back together. Lyrical, relatable prose that strikes […]

Bad Habits by Flynn Meaney || Hilarious Feminist Coming-of-Age Story

Bad Habits by Flynn Meaney || Hilarious Feminist Coming-of-Age Story

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Humor     LGBTQ     Feminism     Body Positivity     Perfect for readers who want: Lots of laughs with a flippant, sarcastic narrator Discussions about body positivity and body awareness Relatable teen struggles that most of us have been through Burning down the […]

White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton || An Eerie Supernatural Adventure

White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton || An Eerie Supernatural Adventure

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Humor     Paranormal     M/M Romance     Child Abuse     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Books similar to Supernatural or The Dresden Files An accurate portrayal of poverty and the lasting effect it can have on […]

Dead of Winter by Lindy Ryan || Is It Chilly In Here, Or Is It Just These Horror Stories?

Dead of Winter by Lindy Ryan || Is It Chilly In Here, Or Is It Just These Horror Stories?

Content Tags: Adult     Anthology     Short Stories     Fantasy     Horror     Death     Suicidal Ideation     Child Harm     Perfect for readers who want: Short, bite-sized stories that’ll give you the chills! A diversity of horror stories with a little of everything. Writing that’ll creep […]

The Dragon Thief by Zetta Elliott || Diverse, Dragon-Filled Adventure

The Dragon Thief by Zetta Elliott || Diverse, Dragon-Filled Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Contemporary     Diversity     Dragons     Perfect for readers who want: Books about dragons! Other worlds and magical creatures. Diverse characters and a little diverse history mixed in. Heartfelt subplot about finding your place. Strong family and friendship themes. […]

Battle of the Bodkins by Lincoln Peirce || Funny Female-Led Adventure

Battle of the Bodkins by Lincoln Peirce || Funny Female-Led Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Graphic Novel     Humor     Squad Vibes     Adventure     Perfect for readers who want: A mix of graphic novel and short paragraphs. Plenty of humor mixed in with adventure. A female protagonist learning to be a knight. Children fighting the status […]