Category: four stars

Spirit Fire by Susan McCauley || Paranormal MG With Spooky Goodness

Spirit Fire by Susan McCauley || Paranormal MG With Spooky Goodness

Posted September 23, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, contemporary, four stars, mid-grade, paranormal / 0 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Adventure     Paranormal     Squad Vibes     Grief/Loss     Death     Child Death     Perfect for readers who want: Middle grade spooky goodness that’ll give you goosebumps but not terrify you. Paranormal mystery with twists and turns to solve. Interesting […]

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

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

Posted September 15, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, fantasy, four stars, LGBT, mid-grade / 5 Comments

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 […]

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The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb by Candace Fleming || Engaging Archaeological Nonfiction

The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb by Candace Fleming || Engaging Archaeological Nonfiction

Posted September 5, 2021 in arc, blog tour, book review, four stars, historical, mid-grade, nonfiction / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Nonfiction     Historical     Archaeology     Egypt     STEM     Perfect for readers who want: Interesting, engaging nonfiction that pulls you in. Archaeology blended with history. Curses and mummies and all sorts of spooky goodness! Lots of detailed, informative pictures. A look into the […]

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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

Posted September 1, 2021 in arc, blog tour, book review, dark fantasy, diversity, fantasy, four stars, historical, LGBT, superpowers, young adult / 8 Comments

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 […]

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

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

Posted August 11, 2021 in blog tour, book review, fantasy, four stars, horror, mid-grade / 4 Comments

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 […]

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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

Posted August 6, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, four stars, lore, mid-grade, mystery, myth, paranormal / 7 Comments

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. […]

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The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass || Queer YA Horror That Will Give You Goosebumps

The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass || Queer YA Horror That Will Give You Goosebumps

Posted July 14, 2021 in arc, blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, diversity, four stars, horror, LGBT, paranormal, young adult / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Horror     Coming of Age     Paranormal     Diversity     Black     LGBTQ+     M/M Romance     Mental Health     Homophobia     Gun Violence     Attempted Rape     Suicidal Ideation     School Shooting   […]

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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

Posted July 9, 2021 in blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, contemporary, diversity, eARC, fantasy, four stars, mid-grade, myth, neurodivergent / 2 Comments

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. […]

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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

Posted July 5, 2021 in adventure, book review, Coming of Age, diversity, fantasy, four stars, mid-grade / 4 Comments

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. […]

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Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon || Super Sweet Black YA Romance

Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon || Super Sweet Black YA Romance

Posted June 30, 2021 in blog tour, book review, contemporary, diversity, four stars, LGBT, magical realism, romance, young adult / 6 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Romance     Magical Realism     Diversity     Black     LGBTQ+     F/F Romance     Adultery     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A sweet romance with Black protagonists. A snarky, fun friend squad. Heartwarming story of overcoming […]

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