Category: diversity

Vial of Tears by Cristin Bishara || Phoenician Mythology Meets Dangerous Adventure

Vial of Tears by Cristin Bishara || Phoenician Mythology Meets Dangerous Adventure

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Mythology     Retelling     Sibling Bonds     Diversity     Lebanese     Phoenician     Perfect for readers who want: Touching sibling bonds and loyalty between sisters. Fierce women who aren’t afraid to fight for themselves and each other. Monsters based on […]

Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales by Soman Chainani || Gloriously Twisted Diverse Fairy Tales

Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales by Soman Chainani || Gloriously Twisted Diverse Fairy Tales

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Retelling     Short Stories     LGBTQ+     Fairy Tale     Sibling Bonds     Diversity     Perfect for readers who want: A new take on some old stories. Fairy tales where the damsel in distress doesn’t need to wait for her […]

Pahua and the Soul Stealer by Lori M. Lee || Hmong-Inspired Mythological Adventure

Pahua and the Soul Stealer by Lori M. Lee || Hmong-Inspired Mythological Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Hmong     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Rick Riordan-esque fantasy but with diverse characters! Hmong-based mythology and creatures. Fast-paced, highly addictive fantasy. A Spirit Realm that’s both interesting and intense. Creatures that […]

The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan || Short Adventures Featuring Diverse Mythology

The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan || Short Adventures Featuring Diverse Mythology

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Anthology     Humor     Mythology     Diversity     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Bite-sized Rick Riordan Presents adventures. A little bit more fun with some of their favorite RRP characters. An anthology featuring diverse mythologies and settings. More […]

The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley || Dark Victorian Fantasy Brimming With Mystery

The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley || Dark Victorian Fantasy Brimming With Mystery

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Historical     Victorian     Romance     Diversity     LGBTQ     M/M Romance     Love Triangle     Squad Vibes     Classism     Racism     Death     Gore (Graphic)     Torture     Perfect for readers […]

The Sisters of Reckoning by Charlotte Nicole Davis || Prepare For the Uprising

The Sisters of Reckoning by Charlotte Nicole Davis || Prepare For the Uprising

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Historical     Science Fiction     Dystopia     Diversity     LGBTQ     F/F Romance     Transgender     Found Family     Squad Vibes     Misogyny     Classism     PTSD     Death     Mentions of Rape/Attempted […]

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

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 […]

Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore And Feels

Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore And Feels

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Folklore     Mythology     Diversity     Latino     Mexican     Perfect for readers who want: Mexican mythology and folklore brought to life. Fast-paced adventure that sweeps you along for the ride. An overarching mystery that’ll keep you guessing. […]

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

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   […]

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

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. […]