Category: three stars

The Idle Stance of the Tippler Pigeon by Safinah Danish Elahi || Emotionally Moving Exploration of Trauma

The Idle Stance of the Tippler Pigeon by Safinah Danish Elahi || Emotionally Moving Exploration of Trauma

Content Tags: Adult     Literary     Contemporary     Pakistani     Grief/Loss     Character Death     PTSD     Perfect for readers who want: I received a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. I have to admit that the title of this book caught my attention right away! […]

The Lords of Night by J.C. Cervantes || MG Adventure With Aztec and Mayan Gods

The Lords of Night by J.C. Cervantes || MG Adventure With Aztec and Mayan Gods

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Mayan     Mexican     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: More books related to The Storm Runner series Rick Riordan Presents releases Diverse mythology based on Aztec and Mayan cultures Lots of […]

Raising the Horseman by Serena Valentino || Modern LGBTQ+ Take On A Classic

Raising the Horseman by Serena Valentino || Modern LGBTQ+ Take On A Classic

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Horror     Retelling     Romance     LGBTQ+     F/F Relationship     Family Bonds     Partner Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: A retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Spooky (but not scary) books to get in the […]

Charlie Hernández Series (#1 – 3) by Ryan Calejo || Indiana Jones Meets Hispanic Folklore

Charlie Hernández Series (#1 – 3) by Ryan Calejo || Indiana Jones Meets Hispanic Folklore

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Folklore     Diversity     Hispanic     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Books similar to the Rick Riordan Presents series. Hispanic culture and mythology. Nonstop action and adventure, Indiana Jones style. Smart as a […]

The Wolf Den Trilogy #1 & 2 (The Wolf Den and The House With The Golden Door) by Elodie Harper || Raw, Emotional Look at Slavery in Pompeii

The Wolf Den Trilogy #1 & 2 (The Wolf Den and The House With The Golden Door) by Elodie Harper || Raw, Emotional Look at Slavery in Pompeii

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Historical     Romance     Found Family     Diversity     Self-Harm/Suicide     Abortion     Character Death     Prostitution     Rape/Sexual Assault     Violence/Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: Historical fiction, particularly set in Ancient Italy Fiction about […]

Six Crimson Cranes Duology by Elizabeth Lim || East Asian Folklore Blended With Fairy Tales

Six Crimson Cranes Duology by Elizabeth Lim || East Asian Folklore Blended With Fairy Tales

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Romance     Retelling     Mythology     Diversity     East Asian     Dragons     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Fairy tales mixed with East Asian mythology Slow burn, sweet romances Adorable sibling bonds Retellings/remixes of common fairy […]

Bloody Fool for Love by William Ritter || Vampires and Demons and Werewolves, Oh My!

Bloody Fool for Love by William Ritter || Vampires and Demons and Werewolves, Oh My!

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Paranormal     Historical     Vampires     Heist     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Buffy the Vampire Slayer tie-in books. Vampires, werewolves, and demons. All sorts of paranormal goodness. Lots of snark and banter. A supernatural heist plot. Historical […]

Etta Invincible by Reese Eschmann || Superhero Magic and Coming of Age

Etta Invincible by Reese Eschmann || Superhero Magic and Coming of Age

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 […]

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

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 […]