Category: fantasy

To Bleed A Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker || Dark, Poetic Rapunzel Retelling

To Bleed A Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker || Dark, Poetic Rapunzel Retelling

Content Tags: New Adult     Fantasy     Romance     Paranormal     Retelling     Love Triangle     Gore     Violence     Drug Use     Perfect for readers who want: Very elegant, poetic writing that’ll make you stop to admire the scenery. A dark, brutal world filled with […]

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 […]

Fireborn by Aisling Fowler || Magical Adventure With Plot Twists Galore

Fireborn by Aisling Fowler || Magical Adventure With Plot Twists Galore

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Coming of Age     Friendship Bonds     Squad Vibes     Animal Sidekick     Grief/Loss     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Enemies-to-friends with definite squad vibes. A coming-of-age story filled with grief, loss, and growth. A […]

The Plentiful Darkness by Heather Kassner || Dark, Lyrical Coming of Age Story

The Plentiful Darkness by Heather Kassner || Dark, Lyrical Coming of Age Story

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Horror     Found Family     Friendship Bonds     Orphans     Grief/Loss     Off-Screen Death     Perfect for readers who want: A dark, creepy story along the lines of mid-grade Gothic Found family and friendship bonds An adorable rat sidekick called […]

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. […]

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. […]

Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi || Portal Fantasy Adventure Set in India

Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi || Portal Fantasy Adventure Set in India

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Portal Fantasy     Adventure     Sibling Bonds     Friendship Bonds     Coming of Age     Diversity     Indian     Mentions of suicide     Death     Kidnapping     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced portal fantasy adventure. […]

Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews || A Greek-Inspired Odyssey

Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews || A Greek-Inspired Odyssey

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Adventure     Historical     Retelling     Mythology     Greek     Perfect for readers who want: Adventure that will drag the reader to hell and back … literally? A more true-to-the-stories portrayal of the Greek gods. A strong woman saving the world […]