Two of my goals this year were to read more graphic novels and to read more middle grade … so here I am, killing two birds with one stone.* * No actual birds were hurt in the making of this blog post. I always struggle to write reviews for graphic novels, because it feels like […]
Young Adult Fantasy Fairy Tale Spanish Diversity Death Many thanks to the author for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Maybe I’m a predictable panda at this point, but … female smuggler. Heck. Yes. Aside from the other tropes I […]
Middle Grade Fantasy Coming of Age PTSD Many thanks to RockStar Book Tour and Disney-Hyperion for a finished copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. When I saw this was co-written by Dave Matthews, I figured it was a Dave Matthews, not the Dave Matthews. It’s not […]
Fantasy Young Adult Urban Fantasy Supernatural Portal Fantasy Gore Death Suggested Rape Many thanks to TheWriteReads and Devri Walls for a finished copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. I was basically told I had to read this book, […]
Middle Grade Action Adventure Diversity Many thanks to RockStar Book Tour and Aladdin for a finished copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. I am thrilled to be hosting today’s spot on the THE FUTURE KING by James Riley blog tour, hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. This series […]
I come today with not one, but TWO action-packed mid-grade reads … actually, the start of a series. Because we’ll never get old of reading great series, right? If there’s one thing we’re good at, as bookish people, it’s waiting patiently for the next book, right? Hm? That sound? Oh, it’s just my soul screaming […]
Middle Grade Mystery Thriller Death Found Family Many thanks to NetGalley and HMH for an eARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Quotes are taken from an unfinished version and may differ from the final product. This isn’t a book I would normally pick up […]
Fantasy Romance Young Adult Death LGBTQ Many thanks to Edewleiss and Feiwel & Friends for an eARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Quotes are taken from an unfinished version and may differ from the final product. Even though I’m not generally one for romance, […]
Fantasy Coming of Age Middle Grade Immigration Diversity Many thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for an eARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Quotes are taken from an unfinished version and may differ from the final product. When I saw that this was […]
Today, I bring you not one but three fantastic mid-grade books, all for the low, low price of … your feels? Hey, nothing in life is free, okay? Sometimes, sacrifices have to be made. A little bit of feels isn’t too much to ask. The theme of the day is found family and sibling love, […]