Category: myth

Ballad & Dagger by Daniel José Older || Diverse Cultures, Diverse Mythology

Ballad & Dagger by Daniel José Older || Diverse Cultures, Diverse Mythology

Posted May 24, 2022 in blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, five stars, myth, urban fantasy, young adult / 0 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Mythology     Diversity     Cuban     Jewish     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Diverse cultures that have all come together and mixed Bilingual characters with some Spanglish slipped in Unique mythology A hilariously relatable narrative […]

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Lia Park and the Missing Jewel by Jenna Yoon || Rick Riordan Meets Korean Spy Kids

Lia Park and the Missing Jewel by Jenna Yoon || Rick Riordan Meets Korean Spy Kids

Posted May 8, 2022 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, four stars, kidlit, mid-grade, myth / 0 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Mythology     Adventure     Heist     Diversity     Korean     Family Bonds     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: Diverse adventures with lots of danger and action Books like Percy Jackson Action adventure meets heist plot meets […]

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Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl by Julie Kagawa || Indiana Jones Meets Rick Riordan

Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl by Julie Kagawa || Indiana Jones Meets Rick Riordan

Posted April 16, 2022 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, eARC, fantasy, five stars, kidlit, mid-grade, myth / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Lots of action, adventure, and danger to be overcome A diverse cast of characters from very different backgrounds Indiana Jones meets Rick Riordan books Aztec mythology A super […]

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An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan || Romeo and Juliet Meets Chinese Mythology

An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan || Romeo and Juliet Meets Chinese Mythology

Posted April 14, 2022 in arc, blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, myth, retelling, romance, three stars, young adult / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Romance     Fantasy     Retelling     Diversity     Chinese     Asthma     Mythology     Sibling Bonds     Child Abuse     Stereotypes     Perfect for readers who want: A forbidden romance that somehow ends up being super sweet and heartwarming […]

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Dragon Realm Series by Katie and Kevin Tsang || Dragons, Daring, and Dystopia

Dragon Realm Series by Katie and Kevin Tsang || Dragons, Daring, and Dystopia

Posted April 13, 2022 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, four stars, kidlit, mid-grade, myth / 0 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Portal Fantasy     Diversity     Chinese     Dragons     Squad Vibes     Death     Slavery     Perfect for readers who want: Hi-lo books (content well-suited for more mature readers with easy text for struggling readers) DRAGONS! (And honestly, who […]

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Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye || Hard-Hitting Fantasy Featuring Orisha

Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye || Hard-Hitting Fantasy Featuring Orisha

Posted March 12, 2022 in blog tour, book review, dark fantasy, diversity, fantasy, five stars, high fantasy, myth, young adult / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     High Fantasy     Mythology     Diversity     Orisha     Squad Vibes     Graphic Gore     Attempted Rape/Sexual Assault     Genocide     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A high fantasy world based on Orisha and Yoruban […]

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Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts by Erika Lewis || Celtic Mythology and Magic

Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts by Erika Lewis || Celtic Mythology and Magic

Posted January 26, 2022 in adventure, blog tour, book review, disability rep, fantasy, four stars, kidlit, mid-grade, myth / 0 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Disability Rep     Celtic     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced adventure with Celtic mythology. A whole world of new creatures that will delight and terrify. Different types of magic! An […]

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Tiger Honor by Yoon Ha Lee || Korean Mythology Meets Space Adventure

Tiger Honor by Yoon Ha Lee || Korean Mythology Meets Space Adventure

Posted January 14, 2022 in blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, four stars, kidlit, mid-grade, myth, science fiction / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Science Fiction     Mythology     Diversity     Korean     Non-Binary     Perfect for readers who want: Military-esque space adventure. Science fiction set on a spaceship. You know . . . in space! Filled with Korean mythology and culture. Gumiho and tigers […]

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

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

Posted October 20, 2021 in blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, eARC, fantasy, four stars, historical, kidlit, mid-grade, myth / 1 Comment

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 […]

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Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan || New Take on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan || New Take on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Posted October 16, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, mid-grade, myth, neurodivergent, retelling, science fiction / 5 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Science Fiction     Mythology     Retelling     Squad Vibes     Diversity     Multicultural     Neurodivergent     Autism     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A retelling of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Adventure filled with lots of nautical technology […]

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