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 […]

Shielded by KayLynn Flanders || This Princess Can Rescue Herself, Thanks (Blog Tour)

Shielded by KayLynn Flanders || This Princess Can Rescue Herself, Thanks (Blog Tour)

Young Adult     Fantasy     Romance     Death     Many thanks to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Many thanks to TBR and Beyond Tours for inclusion on this tour. Quotes are taken from an unfinished version and may differ from the final product. […]