Category: Coming of Age

The Bear House by Meaghan McIsaac || Historical Fantasy World Based on Constellations

The Bear House by Meaghan McIsaac || Historical Fantasy World Based on Constellations

Posted October 20, 2021 in blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, eARC, fantasy, four stars, historical, kidlit, mid-grade, myth / 1 Comment

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Mythology     Coming of Age     Squad Vibes     Animal Sidekick     Death     Mild Gore     Perfect for readers who want: Historical fantasy medieval world based on constellations and stars as gods. A squad of young characters who need […]

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Salt Magic by Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock || Magical Coming-of-Age MG Historical Fantasy

Salt Magic by Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock || Magical Coming-of-Age MG Historical Fantasy

Posted October 15, 2021 in arc, blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, four stars, kidlit, magical realism, mid-grade / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Graphic Novel     Magical Realism     Historical     Coming of Age     Witches     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Graphic novels that’ll sweep readers into them. A historical setting that feels authentic, with just a touch of magic. The perils […]

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City of Thieves by Alex London || Fast-Paced MG Adventure Featuring Dragons

City of Thieves by Alex London || Fast-Paced MG Adventure Featuring Dragons

Posted September 15, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, fantasy, four stars, LGBT, mid-grade / 5 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Coming of Age     LGBTQ+     Nonbinary     Dragons     Sibling Bonds     Gangs     Child Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: Dragons! Especially fierce ones who battle. Plus, a wide variety of them! High-stakes […]

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Like Other Girls by Britta Lundin || Empowering Contemporary About Finding One’s Self

Like Other Girls by Britta Lundin || Empowering Contemporary About Finding One’s Self

Posted August 18, 2021 in blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, contemporary, diversity, five stars, LGBT, romance, young adult / 9 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Romance     Coming of Age     Sports     LGBTQ     F/F Romance     Gender Nonbinary     Friendship Bonds     Squad Vibes     Misogyny     Homophobia     Perfect for readers who want: Books about football. A heartwarming […]

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Fireborn by Aisling Fowler || Magical Adventure With Plot Twists Galore

Fireborn by Aisling Fowler || Magical Adventure With Plot Twists Galore

Posted August 15, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, eARC, fantasy, five stars, kidlit, mid-grade / 4 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Coming of Age     Friendship Bonds     Squad Vibes     Animal Sidekick     Grief/Loss     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Enemies-to-friends with definite squad vibes. A coming-of-age story filled with grief, loss, and growth. A […]

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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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Things to Do Before the End of the World by Emily Barr || Coming-of-Age at the End of Times

Things to Do Before the End of the World by Emily Barr || Coming-of-Age at the End of Times

Posted May 11, 2021 in blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, contemporary, eARC, LGBT, two stars, young adult / 15 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Coming of Age     Apocalyptic     Family Bonds     LGBTQ+     F/F Romance     Perfect for readers who want: A coming-of-age story with a shy, introverted protagonist. The end of the world as a backdrop. Which raises all sorts of interesting […]

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