Category: fantasy

Tristan Strong Keeps Punching by Kwame Mbalia || Black Folklore and History Mixed With Fast-Paced Adventure

Tristan Strong Keeps Punching by Kwame Mbalia || Black Folklore and History Mixed With Fast-Paced Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Black     Squad Vibes     PTSD     Grief/Loss     Perfect for readers who want: Flawed Black characters as heroes, pulling through and saving the day. Black folklore and West African gods come to […]

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 […]

Barb the Last Berzerker by Dan Abdo & Jason Patterson || Graphic Novel Adventure Goodness

Barb the Last Berzerker by Dan Abdo & Jason Patterson || Graphic Novel Adventure Goodness

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Graphic Novel     Adventure     Fantasy     Perfect for readers who want: Graphic novels with colorful, engaging pictures. A hero story along the lines of classic shows like He-Man and She-Ra. Except, you know, with a girl protagonist! A magical sword with some pretty interesting powers […]

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 […]

City of Thieves by Alex London || Fast-Paced MG Adventure Featuring Dragons

City of Thieves by Alex London || Fast-Paced MG Adventure Featuring Dragons

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Coming of Age     LGBTQ+     Nonbinary     Dragons     Sibling Bonds     Gangs     Child Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: Dragons! Especially fierce ones who battle. Plus, a wide variety of them! High-stakes […]

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 […]