Format: ARC

Only If You Dare: 13 Stories of Darkness and Doom by Josh Allen || Bite-Sized MG Horror Stories

Only If You Dare: 13 Stories of Darkness and Doom by Josh Allen || Bite-Sized MG Horror Stories

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Horror     Anthology     Short Story     Perfect for readers who want: Goosebump-like stories that subvert expectations. Horror lite, for the scaredy-cats among us. Bite-sized stories that can be read quickly and on the go. Fun, creepy illustrations that add to the atmosphere. Many thanks to […]

The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan || Short Adventures Featuring Diverse Mythology

The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan || Short Adventures Featuring Diverse Mythology

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Anthology     Humor     Mythology     Diversity     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Bite-sized Rick Riordan Presents adventures. A little bit more fun with some of their favorite RRP characters. An anthology featuring diverse mythologies and settings. More […]

The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb by Candace Fleming || Engaging Archaeological Nonfiction

The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb by Candace Fleming || Engaging Archaeological Nonfiction

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Nonfiction     Historical     Archaeology     Egypt     STEM     Perfect for readers who want: Interesting, engaging nonfiction that pulls you in. Archaeology blended with history. Curses and mummies and all sorts of spooky goodness! Lots of detailed, informative pictures. A look into the […]

The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley || Dark Victorian Fantasy Brimming With Mystery

The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley || Dark Victorian Fantasy Brimming With Mystery

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Historical     Victorian     Romance     Diversity     LGBTQ     M/M Romance     Love Triangle     Squad Vibes     Classism     Racism     Death     Gore (Graphic)     Torture     Perfect for readers […]

The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen || Let the Money Dance Begin

The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen || Let the Money Dance Begin

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Romance     LGBTQ+     High Fantasy     Dark Fantasy     Death     Gore     Perfect for readers who want: Enemies-to-lovers or ill-fated lovers romance tropes Caste-structured world that’s easy to fall into and live in A rebirth system of gods […]

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko || A Magical, Dangerous African-Inspired World

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko || A Magical, Dangerous African-Inspired World

Young Adult     Fantasy     High Fantasy     LGBTQ+     #OwnVoices     West African     Diversity     Misogyny     Emotional Abuse     Many thanks to Hear Our Voices and Amulet Books for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review and for inclusion on this tour. […]

The Unspoken Name by A.K. Larkwood || Spurned Gods and Beautiful Worlds

The Unspoken Name by A.K. Larkwood || Spurned Gods and Beautiful Worlds

Title: The Unspoken NameAuthor: A.K. LarkwoodPublication Date: February 11, 2020Publisher: TorFormat: Physical ARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository ★★☆☆☆     ARC     Science Fiction     High Fantasy     LGBTQ     Cursing     Death     Necromancy     Many thanks to Tor for an ARC in exchange for an honest, […]

Black Girl Unlimited by Echo Brown || Black Girl Magic … Literally

Black Girl Unlimited by Echo Brown || Black Girl Magic … Literally

Title: Black Girl UnlimitedAuthor: Echo BrownPublication Date: January 14, 2020Publisher: Holt/Ottaviano Format: Paperback ARC(Many thanks to Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight for sending me this) Goodreads Amazon Book Depository My first thought when I read this book was: black wizards? About dang time! Because like many other people, I grew up reading Harry Potter, […]

In the Hall with the Knife by Diana Peterfreund || Helloooo, Nostalgia, My Old Friend

In the Hall with the Knife by Diana Peterfreund || Helloooo, Nostalgia, My Old Friend

Title: In the Hall with the KnifeAuthor: Diane PeterfreundPublication Date: October 8, 2019Publisher: Harry N. AbramsFormat: Physical ARC Goodreads Amazon Book Depository “Frankly, Scarlett, I don’t give a damn.” Except I do. Obviously. About this book, I mean. I was first introduced to Clue during my teen years, and guys, I fell in love hard. […]