Category: historical

The Bear House by Meaghan McIsaac || Historical Fantasy World Based on Constellations

The Bear House by Meaghan McIsaac || Historical Fantasy World Based on Constellations

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Mythology     Coming of Age     Squad Vibes     Animal Sidekick     Death     Mild Gore     Perfect for readers who want: Historical fantasy medieval world based on constellations and stars as gods. A squad of young characters who need […]

The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker || Dark Fantasy Featuring Shinigami

The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker || Dark Fantasy Featuring Shinigami

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Dark Fantasy     Historical     Diversity     Japanese     Biracial Protagonist     Mythology     Gore     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Grimdark YA fantasy in a world that will absolutely give you chills. A world where […]

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

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 […]

I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 by Lauren Tarshis || Action-Packed MG Historical Fiction

I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 by Lauren Tarshis || Action-Packed MG Historical Fiction

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Historical     Natural Disaster     STEM     Family Bonds     Sibling Bonds     Child Abuse (Verbal)     Perfect for readers who want: Easy-to-read chapter books with short chapters and large font. Historical fiction based on real events. Relatable protagonist thrust into extraordinary circumstances. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke || The Mummy Meets Indiana Jones

Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke || The Mummy Meets Indiana Jones

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Historical     Mystery     Archaeology     Bookish Protagonist     Mythology     Mild Gore     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Historical fiction mixed with paranormal and fantasy. An Indiana Jones adventure vibe mixed with a delightfully nerdy The […]