Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure #OwnVoices Black Culture Diversity Folklore Mythology Trauma & Healing Perfect for readers who want: Rick Riordan-esque action and adventure. Worlds filled with Black folklore come to life. Middle grade books dealing […]
I’m super excited to welcome Amparo Ortiz, author of Blazewrath Games, to The Bookwyrm’s Den today! I can’t even tell you how many people I had messaging me about this book shortly after it was announced, because I maaaay have a bit of a … reputation, shall we say? I’m trash for books about dragons, […]
Content Tags: Young Adult Fantasy LGBTQ+ Dragons Diversity Boricuan Pride Biracial Protagonist Perfect for readers who want: Quidditch-esque sport and team build Lots of LBTQ+ and diversity rep Books filled with Boricuan characters and pride DRAGONS! Different kinds of dragons, too. […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Urban Fantasy Adventure Orisha Mythology Perfect for readers who want: Adventure akin to the Rick Riordan Presents books. Strong friendship bonds. Stories based on West African mythology. Books involving the Orisha pantheon. A strong Black female protagonist. Interesting, […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Humor Superpowers Family bonds Perfect for readers who want: Funny books (especially butt/fart humor) Weird books with, like, poop being different colors and stuff Books about close families Evil doctor/scientist characters Kids with superpowers Many thanks to the author for […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Horror Paranormal Perfect for readers who want: Horror that’ll give you goosebumps but not keep you up at night Lots of secrets and conspiracy plots Small-town setting and feel Alternate dimensions A nice blend of paranormal elements Snarky, slightly awkward teens working […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Mystery Sibling Bonds Death Perfect for readers who want: Sibling bonds between sisters. Gorgeous, poetic prose, bordering on a light Gothic-y style. A minor mystery to be solved. Light creepy moments that give you pause. Character-driven story that’ll pull you […]
Content Tags: Fantasy Contemporary Fantasy Young Adult LGBTQ #OwnVoices Black Girl Magic Secret Societies Squad Vibes Racism Gore Death Perfect for readers who want: Black girl magic. Secret societies filled with magic and […]
It’s been cooling off lately, signalling the start of fall, and y’all know what that means … all the spooky reads! I decided to kick my fall reads off with a series of middle grade reads that feature ghosts, because paranormal stories are some of my favorites. It’s still on the warm side here, and […]
Content Tags: Fantasy Epic Fantasy Dark Fantasy Dragons LGBTQ Anti-Heroes Gray Characters Gore Death Perfect for readers who want: Dark epic fantasy filled with dry, irreverent sarcasm. Footnotes adding character voice, as characters “write” the book. Well-lived-in […]