Category: eARC

Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings by Leah Cupps || Mayan-Centered Mystery

Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings by Leah Cupps || Mayan-Centered Mystery

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Mystery     Mythology     Diversity     Guatemalan     Mayan     Perfect for readers who want: Easy chapter book, perfect for reluctant or struggling readers Simple, easy-to-follow plot with an interesting mystery Lots of focus on Mayan culture (Though . . . […]

Two Truths and a Lie by April Henry || All the Nostalgia of a ’90s Horror Film With None of the Gore

Two Truths and a Lie by April Henry || All the Nostalgia of a ’90s Horror Film With None of the Gore

Content Tags: Young Adult     Mystery     Thriller     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Locked room mystery type thriller Murder hotel tropes Teen sarcasm and banter Nostalgic ’90s horror vibe Many thanks to Christy Ottaviano Books and TBR and Beyond Tours for an eARC in exchange for an honest, […]

Duet by Elise Broach || A Bird’s Eye View of Chopin

Duet by Elise Broach || A Bird’s Eye View of Chopin

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Mystery     Music     Animal Protagonist     Perfect for readers who want: Heartwarming contemporary about following your passion Middle grade book about music and music history Animal point of view Very engaging narration style Low-key music-themed mystery Many thanks to Christy Ottaviano Books […]

Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl by Julie Kagawa || Indiana Jones Meets Rick Riordan

Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl by Julie Kagawa || Indiana Jones Meets Rick Riordan

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Lots of action, adventure, and danger to be overcome A diverse cast of characters from very different backgrounds Indiana Jones meets Rick Riordan books Aztec mythology A super […]

The Einsteins of Vista Point by Ben Guterson || Heartwarming MG Mystery

The Einsteins of Vista Point by Ben Guterson || Heartwarming MG Mystery

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Mystery     Grief/Loss     Sibling Bonds     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Middle grade that deals with grief, loss, and healing. A contemporary story about family bonding and coming together. A peaceful, small town setting harboring a low-key mystery. […]

The Button Box by Bridget Hodder and Fawzia Gilani-Williams || Heartwarming Tale of History and Family

The Button Box by Bridget Hodder and Fawzia Gilani-Williams || Heartwarming Tale of History and Family

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Historical     Time Travel     Diversity     Jewish     Muslim     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: To experience other cultures and religions, like Islam and Judaism. A close-knit family who works together and stands up for each […]

These Walls Were Never Really There by Bryan Blears || Spotlight on Homelessness

These Walls Were Never Really There by Bryan Blears || Spotlight on Homelessness

Posted March 20, 2022 in adult, blog tour, contemporary, eARC, literary, spotlight / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Adult     Contemporary     Literary Fiction     Homelessness     Child Neglect     Perfect for readers who want: Real-life portrayal of homelessness in Manchester. Based on the author’s true experiences as a homeless person. An introspective look at what it means to exist on the fringe of society. Lots […]

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

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

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 […]

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes || A Twisty Riddle of a Plot That’ll Keep You Guessing

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes || A Twisty Riddle of a Plot That’ll Keep You Guessing

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Mystery     Romance     Love Triangle     Sibling Bonds     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Plots filled with lots of twists and turns and red herrings. Mystery with plenty of riddles to solve and clues to find. Super cute […]