Category: book review

Bloody Fool for Love by William Ritter || Vampires and Demons and Werewolves, Oh My!

Bloody Fool for Love by William Ritter || Vampires and Demons and Werewolves, Oh My!

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Paranormal     Historical     Vampires     Heist     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Buffy the Vampire Slayer tie-in books. Vampires, werewolves, and demons. All sorts of paranormal goodness. Lots of snark and banter. A supernatural heist plot. Historical […]

Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore With A Terrifying Twist

Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore With A Terrifying Twist

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Mexican     LGBTQ+     F/F Romance     Trauma     Generational Trauma     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: Fantasy featuring Mexican Folklore Fans of other Rick Riordan Presents series. […]

What Lives in the Woods by Lindsay Currie || A Creepy, Atmospheric MG Perfect For Fall

What Lives in the Woods by Lindsay Currie || A Creepy, Atmospheric MG Perfect For Fall

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Horror     Paranormal     Mystery     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Spooky, atmospheric middle grade horror that gives you goosebumps. The perfect fall read. Beautifully written sibling bonds in the face of adversity. Bookworms and book lovers. Haunted houses and creepy woods. […]

Into the Sublime by Kate A. Boorman || Twisty Thriller Into the Darkness

Into the Sublime by Kate A. Boorman || Twisty Thriller Into the Darkness

Content Tags: Young Adult     Horror     Psychological Thriller     Claustrophobia     Panic Attacks     Perfect for readers who want: Unreliable narrator. “Monster in the darkness” type horror Atmospheric psychological horror Lots of plot twists and turns Open ending Many thanks to Henry Holt and Co. and TBR and Beyond […]

The Part About the Dragon Was (Mostly) True by Sean Gibson || Hilarious Roleplaying Adventure (With A Dragon!)

The Part About the Dragon Was (Mostly) True by Sean Gibson || Hilarious Roleplaying Adventure (With A Dragon!)

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Adventure     Humor     Roleplaying     Dragons     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: A sarcastic narrator who is both reliable and unreliable at the same time. (Yes, I know that’s a contradiction, but so is she, I promise.) Dragons! […]

A Sh*tload of Crazy Powers by Jackson Ford || Explosions, Superpowers, and Poor Life Choices

A Sh*tload of Crazy Powers by Jackson Ford || Explosions, Superpowers, and Poor Life Choices

Content Tags: Adult     Science Fiction     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Humor     Diversity     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Explosions, booms, bangs, and generally just stuff being destroyed. (Really doesn’t matter if it’s intentional or an accident, now does it?) Terribly sarcastic narrators […]

Last Gate of the Emperor #1 & 2 by Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel Makonnen || Hilarious, Action-Packed MG Sci-Fi

Last Gate of the Emperor #1 & 2 by Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel Makonnen || Hilarious, Action-Packed MG Sci-Fi

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Science Fiction     Adventure     Humor     Diversity     Black     Found Family     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced action and adventure set in space. Hilarious commentary and a sarcastic narrator. Super relatable 12-year-old that enjoys gaming. Very […]

Etta Invincible by Reese Eschmann || Superhero Magic and Coming of Age

Etta Invincible by Reese Eschmann || Superhero Magic and Coming of Age

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Magical Realism     Coming of Age     Diversity     Black     Hispanic     Disability Rep     Chronic Illness     Ménière’s Disease     Perfect for readers who want: Magical trains A diverse trio of protagonists learning to be friends […]

Next Door to Happy by Allison Weiser Strout || Featuring Friendship and Family Bonds

Next Door to Happy by Allison Weiser Strout || Featuring Friendship and Family Bonds

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Realistic     Neurodivergent     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Lots of emotion and feels Coming-of-age about acceptance and finding your place Friendship bonds Neurodiverse characters Super cute sibling vibes Slice-of-life contemporary story Many thanks to Margaret Ferguson Books and Rockstar […]

Egypt’s Fire by Tom Phillips || Diverse, Hilarious Action-Packed Mystery

Egypt’s Fire by Tom Phillips || Diverse, Hilarious Action-Packed Mystery

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Humor     Mystery     Action     Diversity     Black     Found Family     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced action adventure Character modeled after Sherlock Holmes, but for a middle grade audience Funny scenes with larger-than-life characters A crime-solving duo that will absolutely […]