Category: #ownvoices

Where Does the #OwnVoices Tag Fit in Fantasy? || Let’s Talk Bookish

Where Does the #OwnVoices Tag Fit in Fantasy? || Let’s Talk Bookish

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 a […]

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko || A Magical, Dangerous African-Inspired World

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko || A Magical, Dangerous African-Inspired World

Young Adult     Fantasy     High Fantasy     LGBTQ+     #OwnVoices     West African     Diversity     Misogyny     Emotional Abuse     Many thanks to Hear Our Voices and Amulet Books for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review and for inclusion on this tour. […]

Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore Brought To Life

Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore Brought To Life

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 […]

Mid-Grade Mini Reviews || Creeptacular Books for Children

Mid-Grade Mini Reviews || Creeptacular Books for Children

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 […]

This Is My America by Kim Johnson || Painful Truths About Living As A Black American

This Is My America by Kim Johnson || Painful Truths About Living As A Black American

Contemporary     Young Adult     Sibling Bonds     Diversity     Racism     Hate Crimes     Death     Many thanks to Rockstar Book Tours and Random House Books for Young Readers for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review and for inclusion on this blog tour. Quotes are […]

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

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

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 […]

Forest of Souls by Lori M. Lee || Dark, Vivid, Asian-Inspired World (Blog Tour)

Forest of Souls by Lori M. Lee || Dark, Vivid, Asian-Inspired World (Blog Tour)

Fantasy     Young Adult     #OwnVoices     Asian     Found Family     Death     Many thanks to The Royal Polar Bear Reads and Page Street Kids for an ARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review and for inclusion on this blog tour. Quotes are taken from an unfinished version […]

Mini Reviews || Horror For All Ages

Mini Reviews || Horror For All Ages

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 … […]

A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow || #OwnVoice Story About Finding Your Voice (Blog Tour)

A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow || #OwnVoice Story About Finding Your Voice (Blog Tour)

Fantasy     Young Adult     #OwnVoices     Diversity     Found Family     Racism     Many thanks to JeanBookNerd and Tor Teen for an ARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review and for inclusion on this blog tour. Quotes are taken from an unfinished version and may differ from the […]