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Verse Series by Sam Beck || YA Graphic Novel With Magic and Monsters

Verse Series by Sam Beck || YA Graphic Novel With Magic and Monsters

Content Tags: Young Adult     Graphic Novel     Fantasy     Diversity     Squad Vibes     Death     Mild Gore     Perfect for readers who want: Reluctant readers who enjoy graphic novels and less text Struggling readers who might be ready for more mature content Dark fantasy world filled […]

We Are the Song by Catherine Bakewell || Religion and World Based on Music

We Are the Song by Catherine Bakewell || Religion and World Based on Music

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Inspirational     Religion     Found Family     LGBTQ+     Character Death     Child Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: Plot and world heavily focused on music Magic with a musical theme and cast by singing Christian-based religious themes and […]

Jordie and Joey Fell From the Sky by Judi Lauren || Heartwarming MG Contemporary With Sibling Bonds

Jordie and Joey Fell From the Sky by Judi Lauren || Heartwarming MG Contemporary With Sibling Bonds

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Science Fiction     Sibling Bonds     Orphans     Foster Care     Child Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: Heartwarming contemporary about finding one’s self. Very cute sibling bonds, willing to risk anything for each other. Cute adventure to find one’s […]

The Einsteins of Vista Point by Ben Guterson || Heartwarming MG Mystery

The Einsteins of Vista Point by Ben Guterson || Heartwarming MG Mystery

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Mystery     Grief/Loss     Sibling Bonds     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Middle grade that deals with grief, loss, and healing. A contemporary story about family bonding and coming together. A peaceful, small town setting harboring a low-key mystery. […]

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

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 […]

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

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. […]

Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan || Dark, Twisty Gothic Horror

Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan || Dark, Twisty Gothic Horror

Content Tags: Adult     Gothic     Horror     Historical     Paranormal     LGBTQ+     Sex     Spousal Abuse     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: Dark, Gothic horror. Stream-of-conscious prose. Relatable characters who live on the fringe of society. Interesting paranormal mystery storyline. Jumping […]

The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker || Dark Fantasy Featuring Shinigami

The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker || Dark Fantasy Featuring Shinigami

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Dark Fantasy     Historical     Diversity     Japanese     Biracial Protagonist     Mythology     Gore     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Grimdark YA fantasy in a world that will absolutely give you chills. A world where […]

Small Town Monsters by Diana Rodriguez Wallach || Creepy Supernatural Page-Turner

Small Town Monsters by Diana Rodriguez Wallach || Creepy Supernatural Page-Turner

Content Tags: Young Adult     Horror     Thriller     Mystery     Paranormal     Sibling Bonds     Possession     Death     Cults     Perfect for readers who want: Horror that’s not too gory but will still creep you out. Small town setting filled with a big mystery. […]