Category: neurodivergent

DeadEndia Vol. 1 and 2 by Hamish Steele || Nimona Meets Gravity Falls

DeadEndia Vol. 1 and 2 by Hamish Steele || Nimona Meets Gravity Falls

Posted May 5, 2023 in blog tour, book review, diversity, four stars, graphic novel, humor, LGBT, neurodivergent, paranormal, young adult / 1 Comment

Content Tags: Young Adult     Graphic Novel     Paranormal     Humor     Diversity     LGBTQ+     Transgender     M/M Romance     Muslim     Neurodivergent     Autism     Character Death     Mild Gore     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to TBR […]

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Next Door to Happy by Allison Weiser Strout || Featuring Friendship and Family Bonds

Next Door to Happy by Allison Weiser Strout || Featuring Friendship and Family Bonds

Posted July 14, 2022 in blog tour, book review, contemporary, kidlit, mid-grade, neurodivergent, three stars / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Realistic     Neurodivergent     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Lots of emotion and feels Coming-of-age about acceptance and finding your place Friendship bonds Neurodiverse characters Super cute sibling vibes Slice-of-life contemporary story Many thanks to Margaret Ferguson Books and Rockstar […]

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A Perfect Mistake by Melanie Conklin || Heartwarming Story About Doing What’s Right

A Perfect Mistake by Melanie Conklin || Heartwarming Story About Doing What’s Right

Posted July 11, 2022 in blog tour, book review, contemporary, eARC, four stars, kidlit, mid-grade, mystery, neurodivergent / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Realistic     Neurodivergent     ADHD     Friendship Bonds     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Realistic fiction about friendship and family A protagonist with ADHD learning coping mechanisms Heartwarming discussions about what it really means to be a friend […]

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It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds || Hilarious MG With A Black Squad

It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds || Hilarious MG With A Black Squad

Posted March 28, 2022 in arc, blog tour, book review, contemporary, diversity, humor, kidlit, mid-grade, neurodivergent, three stars / 4 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Humor     Dystopian     Diversity     Black     Neurodivergent     ADHD     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: A written voice that’s casual and funny and easy to get into. Highly relatable characters. A protagonist with ADHD. […]

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Ellen Outside the Lines by A.J. Sass || Empathy-Building MG Featuring An Autistic Protagonist

Ellen Outside the Lines by A.J. Sass || Empathy-Building MG Featuring An Autistic Protagonist

Posted March 23, 2022 in blog tour, book review, contemporary, diversity, four stars, LGBT, mid-grade, neurodivergent / 4 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Diversity     LGBTQ+     Nonbinary     Neurodivergent     Autism     Jewish     Spanish     Catalan     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Books that will help build empathy and understanding in readers. Protagonists with autism. […]

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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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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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Golden Gate by James Ponti || A Spy-tastic Adventure Featuring Found Family

Golden Gate by James Ponti || A Spy-tastic Adventure Featuring Found Family

Posted March 16, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, four stars, mid-grade, mystery, neurodivergent / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Mystery     Action     Friendship Bonds     Found Family     Diversity     Neurodivergent     Spies     Off-Screen Death     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced action and adventure. Diverse kids who are good at different things. Multilayered mystery […]

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Peter Lee’s Notes From the Field by Angela Ahn || Family and Sibling Bonds Galore

Peter Lee’s Notes From the Field by Angela Ahn || Family and Sibling Bonds Galore

Posted February 27, 2021 in #ownvoices, blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, contemporary, diversity, eARC, four stars, mid-grade, neurodivergent / 5 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Coming of Age     Korean     Family Bonds     Sibling Bonds     STEM     Dementia     Neurodiverse     Perfect for readers who want: Protagonists passionate about STEM, particularly paleontology. Books about dinosaurs. Super cute sibling bonds. Families coming together […]

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The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune || Sweet Queer Romance With Superheroes

The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune || Sweet Queer Romance With Superheroes

Posted July 13, 2020 in #ownvoices, book review, Coming of Age, diversity, eARC, fantasy, five stars, humor, LGBT, NetGalley, neurodivergent, romance, young adult / 12 Comments

Young Adult     Fantasy     Romance     LGBTQ+     #OwnVoices     Neurodivergent     Superheroes     Many thanks to NetGalley and Tor Teens for an eARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Quotes are taken from an unfinished version and may differ from the final product. I know what […]

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