Category: fantasy

A Darkening of Dragons by S.A. Patrick || Fast-Paced, Magical MG Adventure . . . With Dragons!

A Darkening of Dragons by S.A. Patrick || Fast-Paced, Magical MG Adventure . . . With Dragons!

Posted March 30, 2022 in adventure, arc, blog tour, book review, fantasy, five stars, humor, kidlit, mid-grade, retelling / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Humor     Retelling     Dragons     Squad Vibes     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A world filled with magic, adventure, and the unexpected. A retelling of the Piper of Hamelyn . . . with dragons? A super lovable squad […]

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Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye || Hard-Hitting Fantasy Featuring Orisha

Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye || Hard-Hitting Fantasy Featuring Orisha

Posted March 12, 2022 in blog tour, book review, dark fantasy, diversity, fantasy, five stars, high fantasy, myth, young adult / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     High Fantasy     Mythology     Diversity     Orisha     Squad Vibes     Graphic Gore     Attempted Rape/Sexual Assault     Genocide     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A high fantasy world based on Orisha and Yoruban […]

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Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian || High Fantasy Political Intrigue and Scheming

Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian || High Fantasy Political Intrigue and Scheming

Posted February 4, 2022 in blog tour, book review, fantasy, four stars, LGBT, romance, young adult / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Romance     LGBTQ+     M/M Romance     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: High fantasy world with a historical fantasy vibe. Strong women hellbent on taking over the world. Political intrigue and scheming and backstabbing. All the plot twists that […]

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The Weeping Tide by Amanda Foody || Pokemon Meets Sea-Faring Adventure

The Weeping Tide by Amanda Foody || Pokemon Meets Sea-Faring Adventure

Posted February 1, 2022 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, five stars, kidlit, mid-grade / 6 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Diversity     Missing Limbs     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Pokemon-esque creatures that bond with and fight alongside humans. A vast, rich world filled with danger and wonder. Soul-searching and trying to find one’s place in a […]

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Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts by Erika Lewis || Celtic Mythology and Magic

Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts by Erika Lewis || Celtic Mythology and Magic

Posted January 26, 2022 in adventure, blog tour, book review, disability rep, fantasy, four stars, kidlit, mid-grade, myth / 0 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Disability Rep     Celtic     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced adventure with Celtic mythology. A whole world of new creatures that will delight and terrify. Different types of magic! An […]

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Tiger Honor by Yoon Ha Lee || Korean Mythology Meets Space Adventure

Tiger Honor by Yoon Ha Lee || Korean Mythology Meets Space Adventure

Posted January 14, 2022 in blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, four stars, kidlit, mid-grade, myth, science fiction / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Science Fiction     Mythology     Diversity     Korean     Non-Binary     Perfect for readers who want: Military-esque space adventure. Science fiction set on a spaceship. You know . . . in space! Filled with Korean mythology and culture. Gumiho and tigers […]

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In Every Generation by Kendare Blake || Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reinvented

In Every Generation by Kendare Blake || Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reinvented

Posted January 6, 2022 in blog tour, book review, fantasy, paranormal, retelling, urban fantasy, young adult / 0 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Paranormal     Urban Fantasy     Retelling     Vampires     Werewolves     Squad Vibes     Mild Gore     Perfect for readers who want: Buffy the Vampire Slayer fanfiction about the next generation. Girls who kick butt and take names. A squad of paranormal […]

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Shattered Midnight by Dhonielle Clayton || Magic Meets New Orleans

Shattered Midnight by Dhonielle Clayton || Magic Meets New Orleans

Posted January 3, 2022 in blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, four stars, historical, retelling, romance, young adult / 5 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Romance     Historical     Retelling     Black     Racism     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A fraught, illegal interracial romance. Historical fiction with commentary about race relations and racism. A continuation of a series about broken promises and cursed families. Lots […]

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The Fowl Twins: Get What They Deserve by Eoin Colfer || Hilarious Action Adventure MG

The Fowl Twins: Get What They Deserve by Eoin Colfer || Hilarious Action Adventure MG

Posted December 1, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, fantasy, five stars, humor, mid-grade / 0 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Fantasy     Action     Humor     Sibling Bonds     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Hilarious third person omniscient narrative style. Lots of action that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. A small almost-villain supergenius who is […]

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