Category: Coming of Age

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 Memory Thief by Jodi Lynn Anderson || A Tribute to the Power of Stories

The Memory Thief by Jodi Lynn Anderson || A Tribute to the Power of Stories

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Paranormal     Coming of Age     Friendship Bonds     Witches     Ghosts     Child Neglect     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Bad witches fighting against good magic. All sorts of interesting supernatural/paranormal beings. Ghosts with unique personalities […]

Knight’s Ransom by Jeff Wheeler || War, Strategy, and Plot Twists Galore

Knight’s Ransom by Jeff Wheeler || War, Strategy, and Plot Twists Galore

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Epic Fantasy     War     Coming of Age     Death     Violence     Perfect for readers who want: Action-packed battle scenes filled with strategy, Political upheaval and war. Political strategies, alliances, and sweet, sweet betrayal. Shifting loyalties called into question. A love […]

Peter Lee’s Notes From the Field by Angela Ahn || Family and Sibling Bonds Galore

Peter Lee’s Notes From the Field by Angela Ahn || Family and Sibling Bonds Galore

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Coming of Age     Korean     Family Bonds     Sibling Bonds     STEM     Dementia     Neurodiverse     Perfect for readers who want: Protagonists passionate about STEM, particularly paleontology. Books about dinosaurs. Super cute sibling bonds. Families coming together […]

Halfway to Harmony by Barbara O’Connor || Heartfelt MG Coming of Age

Halfway to Harmony by Barbara O’Connor || Heartfelt MG Coming of Age

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Coming of Age     Family Bonds     Friendship Bonds     Grief     Death     Perfect for readers who want: To have their feelings shattered and built back up repeatedly, until they melt into a puddle of goo Adorable characters that have […]

Frozen 2: Dangerous Secrets by Mari Mancusi || Sweet Romance With All The Feels

Frozen 2: Dangerous Secrets by Mari Mancusi || Sweet Romance With All The Feels

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Romance     Forbidden Love     Friends-to-Lovers     Found Family     Retelling     Perfect for readers who want: More background behind Frozen 2. A sweet friends-to-lovers romance. Forbidden love. Adorable banter and antics. Found family and coming of age. Many thanks to […]

What Makes a Good Coming-of-Age Story || Let’s Talk Bookish

What Makes a Good Coming-of-Age Story || Let’s Talk Bookish

Let’s Talk Bookish is a weekly meme, hosted by Rukky @ Eternity Books & Dani @ Literary Lion, where we discuss certain topics, share our opinions, and spread the love by visiting each other’s posts. It’s supposed to be posted on Friday, but being on time is hard and it’s better late than never. This week’s topic is: what […]

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko || A Magical, Dangerous African-Inspired World

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko || A Magical, Dangerous African-Inspired World

Young Adult     Fantasy     High Fantasy     LGBTQ+     #OwnVoices     West African     Diversity     Misogyny     Emotional Abuse     Many thanks to Hear Our Voices and Amulet Books for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review and for inclusion on this tour. […]

The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune || Sweet Queer Romance With Superheroes

The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune || Sweet Queer Romance With Superheroes

Young Adult     Fantasy     Romance     LGBTQ+     #OwnVoices     Neurodivergent     Superheroes     Many thanks to NetGalley and Tor Teens for an eARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Quotes are taken from an unfinished version and may differ from the final product. I know what […]