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The Briar Book of the Dead by A.G. Slatter || Twisty Gothic About Secrets And Sins

The Briar Book of the Dead by A.G. Slatter || Twisty Gothic About Secrets And Sins

Posted February 22, 2024 in adult, book review, four stars, gothic, horror, paranormal / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Horror     Gothic     Paranormal     Witches     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: I received 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 […]

Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury || Horror Mystery About Forgotten Girls

Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury || Horror Mystery About Forgotten Girls

Content Tags: Young Adult     Horror     Mystery     Paranormal     Diversity     Black     Coming of Age     Family Bonds     Gaslighting     Child Abuse     Sexual Abuse     Mild Body Horror     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to Turn […]

Ghostcloud by Michael Mann || Paranormal Dystopian MG

Ghostcloud by Michael Mann || Paranormal Dystopian MG

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Paranormal     Dystopia     Squad Vibes     Friendship Bonds     Child Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: Middle grade set in a dystopian society Hopeful children, even in dark situations Very unique take on ghosts and spirits Uplifting story about […]

The Area 51 Files by Julie Buxbaum || Funny, Compelling MG Mystery . . . With Aliens!

The Area 51 Files by Julie Buxbaum || Funny, Compelling MG Mystery . . . With Aliens!

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Science Fiction     Mystery     Family Bonds     Found Family     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Story told through a mix of text and comic panels (perfect for struggling/reluctant readers!) A humorous reimagining of what Area 51 might be like Aliens! […]

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 […]

Last Gate of the Emperor #1 & 2 by Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel Makonnen || Hilarious, Action-Packed MG Sci-Fi

Last Gate of the Emperor #1 & 2 by Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel Makonnen || Hilarious, Action-Packed MG Sci-Fi

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Science Fiction     Adventure     Humor     Diversity     Black     Found Family     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced action and adventure set in space. Hilarious commentary and a sarcastic narrator. Super relatable 12-year-old that enjoys gaming. Very […]

Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tọlá Okogwu || Black Girl Magic Saves The Day

Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tọlá Okogwu || Black Girl Magic Saves The Day

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Adventure     Coming of Age     Diversity     Black     Nigeria     Superpowers     Perfect for readers who want: Magical fast-paced adventure Black girl magic Boarding school for gifted children Superpowers! Alternate Nigeria as a setting […]

Steve L McEvil by Lucas Turnbloom || Villain-Driven Graphic Novel

Steve L McEvil by Lucas Turnbloom || Villain-Driven Graphic Novel

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Graphic Novels     Humor     Superpowers     Villains     Perfect for readers who want: Colorful, engaging graphic novels Funny supervillains along the lines of Captain Underpants A super relatable protagonist just trying to do what’s wrong, like his family demands Lots of humor A quick, […]

Save The People by Stacy McAnulty || Nonfiction For The Dystopian At Heart

Save The People by Stacy McAnulty || Nonfiction For The Dystopian At Heart

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Nonfiction     Humor     Perfect for readers who want: A deeper look into potentially catastrophic disasters A tongue-in-cheek recount of some of the biggest natural disasters in history Various ways that humans could be doomed, usually in the not-so-near future Lots of delicious, geeky, nerdy science goodness […]

Duet by Elise Broach || A Bird’s Eye View of Chopin

Duet by Elise Broach || A Bird’s Eye View of Chopin

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Mystery     Music     Animal Protagonist     Perfect for readers who want: Heartwarming contemporary about following your passion Middle grade book about music and music history Animal point of view Very engaging narration style Low-key music-themed mystery Many thanks to Christy Ottaviano Books […]