Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Magical Realism Coming of Age Diversity Black Hispanic Disability Rep Chronic Illness Ménière’s Disease Perfect for readers who want: Magical trains A diverse trio of protagonists learning to be friends […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Historical Fantasy Magical Realism Diversity Mexican Sibling Bonds Gender Roles Perfect for readers who want: Charm and magical realism similar to Encanto. A story infused with Mexican culture. A theme of protecting the environment and […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Graphic Novel Magical Realism Historical Coming of Age Witches Sibling Bonds Perfect for readers who want: Graphic novels that’ll sweep readers into them. A historical setting that feels authentic, with just a touch of magic. The perils […]
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 […]
Content Tags: Adult Fantasy Contemporary Magical Realism Mental Health Suicidal Ideation Attempted Suicide Depression Perfect for readers who want: An emotional roller coaster ride. To have their feels utterly broken and pieced back together. Lyrical, relatable prose that strikes […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Contemporary Magical Realism Blended Family Found Family Perfect for readers who want: All the found family feels. Blended family rep, with kids learning how to be siblings. Low contemporary fantasy with magical realism. A contemporary feel in the […]
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, […]
Title: Black Girl UnlimitedAuthor: Echo BrownPublication Date: January 14, 2020Publisher: Holt/Ottaviano Format: Paperback ARC(Many thanks to Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight for sending me this) Goodreads Amazon Book Depository My first thought when I read this book was: black wizards? About dang time! Because like many other people, I grew up reading Harry Potter, […]
Title: The Night TigerAuthor: Yangsze ChooPublication Date: February 12, 2019Publisher: Flatiron BooksFormat: NetGalley eARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository Confession: ever since reading The Astonishing Color of After, I will forever read books that involve the belief that the soul has 49 days to settle its affairs and move on before it gets trapped on Earth. […]
Title: The History of Soul 2065Author: Barbara KrasnoffPublication Date: June 11, 2019Publisher: Mythic Delirium Books Format: NetGalley eARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository This year, I’ve really been about reading books in new formats, and this is one that snatched my attention: a series of interconnected short stories that builds on a single premise. I tend […]