Spoiler alert: younger me was a bit of a mess. I can hear you gasping. I know. Bit of a shock, isn’t it? But Sammie, I hear you cry, you seem to be so *together* so how could you ever have been a mess? Yeah … okay … I couldn’t get through that without laughing. […]
It’s been cooling off lately, signalling the start of fall, and y’all know what that means … all the spooky reads! I decided to kick my fall reads off with a series of middle grade reads that feature ghosts, because paranormal stories are some of my favorites. It’s still on the warm side here, and […]
Let’s Talk Bookish is a weekly meme, hosted by Rukky @ Eternity Books & Dani @ Literary Lion, where we discuss certain topics, share our opinions, and spread the love by visiting each other’s posts. It’s supposed to be posted on Friday, but being on time is hard and it’s better late than never. This week’s topic is the […]
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 […]
One of my reading goals for 2020 was to read more middle grade books, and I like to think I’ve succeeded in that goal. The middle grade books I’ve read this year have been some of the best I’ve ever read, and they span the gamut in terms of different types of books. I have […]
Middle Grade Fantasy Mythology Diversity Racism Mexican Folklore #OwnVoices Many thanks to NetGalley and Rick Riordan Presents for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Quotes are taken from an unfinished version and may differ from the final product. I’ve […]
It’s been storming a lot lately here, which is the perfect time for some spectacularly creepy reads. Creeptacular reads, if you’ll forgive the pun. Which you will, obviously, because you haven’t all stormed my house yet with torches and pitchforks, even though goodness knows I deserve it for crimes against puns. I’ve been on a […]
Fantasy Adventure Middle Grade Pirates Diversity Found Family Many thanks to The Write Reads and Penguin for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review and for inclusion on this blog tour. Pirates = Good. Female pirates = Great. A whole magic ship […]
I’ve said many times that summer is the best time to read horror. The sun’s out longer, chasing away those pesky shadows that always seem to move of their own accord, and it’s hot, so the occasional chill is always welcome. And for those of you in the Southern Hemisphere where it’s currently winter … […]
Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Dragons Rogue AI Sibling Bonds Many thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for a review copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Quotes are taken from an unfinished version and may differ from the final […]