Category: five stars

Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza by Laekan Zea Kemp || Spooky, Heartwarming Twist On Mexican Legends

Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza by Laekan Zea Kemp || Spooky, Heartwarming Twist On Mexican Legends

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Mystery     Paranormal     Diversity     Mexican     Latine     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Stories based on Mexican folklore and legend Lots of family bonds and characters supporting each other Super spooky/creepy vibe perfect for fall […]

Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting by Roseanne A. Brown || Vampire Slaying Meets Ghanaian Folklore

Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting by Roseanne A. Brown || Vampire Slaying Meets Ghanaian Folklore

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Vampires     Diversity     Ghana     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Lots of diverse characters with unique struggles Ghanaian folklore, myths, and gods Fast-paced adventure to new places (including, essentially, the underworld!) A […]

The Area 51 Files by Julie Buxbaum || Funny, Compelling MG Mystery . . . With Aliens!

The Area 51 Files by Julie Buxbaum || Funny, Compelling MG Mystery . . . With Aliens!

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Science Fiction     Mystery     Family Bonds     Found Family     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Story told through a mix of text and comic panels (perfect for struggling/reluctant readers!) A humorous reimagining of what Area 51 might be like Aliens! […]

Six Crimson Cranes Duology by Elizabeth Lim || East Asian Folklore Blended With Fairy Tales

Six Crimson Cranes Duology by Elizabeth Lim || East Asian Folklore Blended With Fairy Tales

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Romance     Retelling     Mythology     Diversity     East Asian     Dragons     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Fairy tales mixed with East Asian mythology Slow burn, sweet romances Adorable sibling bonds Retellings/remixes of common fairy […]

The Part About the Dragon Was (Mostly) True by Sean Gibson || Hilarious Roleplaying Adventure (With A Dragon!)

The Part About the Dragon Was (Mostly) True by Sean Gibson || Hilarious Roleplaying Adventure (With A Dragon!)

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Adventure     Humor     Roleplaying     Dragons     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: A sarcastic narrator who is both reliable and unreliable at the same time. (Yes, I know that’s a contradiction, but so is she, I promise.) Dragons! […]

A Sh*tload of Crazy Powers by Jackson Ford || Explosions, Superpowers, and Poor Life Choices

A Sh*tload of Crazy Powers by Jackson Ford || Explosions, Superpowers, and Poor Life Choices

Content Tags: Adult     Science Fiction     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Humor     Diversity     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Explosions, booms, bangs, and generally just stuff being destroyed. (Really doesn’t matter if it’s intentional or an accident, now does it?) Terribly sarcastic narrators […]

Last Gate of the Emperor #1 & 2 by Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel Makonnen || Hilarious, Action-Packed MG Sci-Fi

Last Gate of the Emperor #1 & 2 by Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel Makonnen || Hilarious, Action-Packed MG Sci-Fi

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Science Fiction     Adventure     Humor     Diversity     Black     Found Family     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced action and adventure set in space. Hilarious commentary and a sarcastic narrator. Super relatable 12-year-old that enjoys gaming. Very […]

Egypt’s Fire by Tom Phillips || Diverse, Hilarious Action-Packed Mystery

Egypt’s Fire by Tom Phillips || Diverse, Hilarious Action-Packed Mystery

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Humor     Mystery     Action     Diversity     Black     Found Family     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced action adventure Character modeled after Sherlock Holmes, but for a middle grade audience Funny scenes with larger-than-life characters A crime-solving duo that will absolutely […]

Secret of the Shadow Beasts by Diane Magras || Adventure Fantasy With An Unforgettable Squad

Secret of the Shadow Beasts by Diane Magras || Adventure Fantasy With An Unforgettable Squad

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Fantasy     Diversity     Squad Vibes     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: Diverse characters working together as a team to save the world Dark shadow creatures that need to be defeated An interesting (and dangerous) mystery that needs to […]

Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater || A Dark Disney Fairy Tale

Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater || A Dark Disney Fairy Tale

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Historical     Retelling     Mythology     Family Bonds     Enemies-to-Lovers     Ill-Fated Love     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: A retelling of a beloved Disney classic, Brave An expansion of a familiar story that delves deeper […]