Category: three stars

The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim || Adventure Meets Korean Mythology

The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim || Adventure Meets Korean Mythology

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Mythology     Witches     Diversity     Korean     Sibling Bonds     Adoption     Perfect for readers who want: Adventure and mythology along the lines of Percy Jackson. Except, you know, with Korean mythology and characters! A thoughtful discussion on adoption, […]

The Thirteenth Fairy by Melissa de la Cruz || Fairy Tales With A Twist

The Thirteenth Fairy by Melissa de la Cruz || Fairy Tales With A Twist

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Fairy Tale     Squad Vibes     Family Bonds     Adoption     Bullying     Death (Off-Screen)     Violence     Perfect for readers who want: Books about books. Fairy tales with an unexpected twist. Fast-paced adventure. A fun […]

Calico Thunder Rides Again by T.A. Hernandez || Fantasy Circus Meets Mystery

Calico Thunder Rides Again by T.A. Hernandez || Fantasy Circus Meets Mystery

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Mystery     Romance     Circus     Animal Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: A mystery set in a fantasy circus. All sorts of unique fantasy creatures with different personalities. Coworkers coming together to help each other. High-stakes manipulation and mystery. Many thanks […]

I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis || Bite-Sized Historical Graphic Novel

I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis || Bite-Sized Historical Graphic Novel

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Historical     Graphic Novel     Sibling Bonds     Holocaust     World War II     Graphic Violence     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Historical fiction series turned graphic novel. A story based on real events synthesized down for kids. Characters working […]

The Dragon Thief by Zetta Elliott || Diverse, Dragon-Filled Adventure

The Dragon Thief by Zetta Elliott || Diverse, Dragon-Filled Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Contemporary     Diversity     Dragons     Perfect for readers who want: Books about dragons! Other worlds and magical creatures. Diverse characters and a little diverse history mixed in. Heartfelt subplot about finding your place. Strong family and friendship themes. […]

The Unadjusteds by Marisa Noelle || Action-Packed Sci-Fi Dystopia

The Unadjusteds by Marisa Noelle || Action-Packed Sci-Fi Dystopia

Content Tags: Young Adult     Science Fiction     Dystopia     Squad Vibes     Love Triangle     Friends-to-Lovers     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced urban fantasy, packed to the brim with action. Teens with powers and altered DNA. Dystopia featuring tyrannical governments. Love triangle. Friends-to-lovers. Squad […]

The Smartest Kid in the Universe by Chris Grabenstein || Humor Meets Nuggets of Knowledge

The Smartest Kid in the Universe by Chris Grabenstein || Humor Meets Nuggets of Knowledge

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Humor     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced, action-filled adventure. A mystery that includes riddles and problems to solve. Lots of little facts and nuggets of knowledge. Some basic intro to Spanish that’s important to the plot. A fun story that seamlessly incorporates learning. Many […]

Mini Reviews || Graphic Novels for All Ages

Mini Reviews || Graphic Novels for All Ages

One of my goals this year was to read more graphic novels, so today, I bring one graphic novel for each age group! Because everyone should be able to enjoy graphic novels. There’s so much to be said about reading graphic novels, and I can’t begin to recommend them enough. I’ve really upped my advocating […]

Mid-Grade Mini Reviews || I Ain’t ‘Fraid of No Ghost

Mid-Grade Mini Reviews || I Ain’t ‘Fraid of No Ghost

It’s been cooling off lately, signalling the start of fall, and y’all know what that means … all the spooky reads! I decided to kick my fall reads off with a series of middle grade reads that feature ghosts, because paranormal stories are some of my favorites. It’s still on the warm side here, and […]