Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Dystopia Coming of Age Family Bonds Dragons Perfect for readers who want: Dystopian middle grade novels . . . with a twist Dragons! Duh. (Because who doesn’t want dragons?!) Commentary against “othering” different groups Super tense atmosphere focused […]
Content Tags: Young Adult Horror Thriller Mystery Mild Gore Death Perfect for readers who want: Storm of the Century vibes, but more fitting for a YA audience A locked room setting where everyone has secrets Supernatural villains pitting people against each other The […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Historical Poetry Coming of Age Diversity African Character Death Abuse Perfect for readers who want: Novels in verse (particularly reluctant/struggling readers) Historical fiction set in other countries African culture, beliefs, and Twi language Diverse stories […]
Content Tags: Young Adult Horror Mystery Mental Health Anxiety Profanities Graphic Gore Perfect for readers who want: Atmospheric horror set in unique places. Books that will creep you out and make you read with the lights on. Body horror and unexplainable […]
Content Tags: Adult Fantasy Science Fiction Humor Squad Vibes Perfect for readers who want: Supernatural-esque hunting and tracking of unique creatures. Space travel and encounters reminiscent of Stargate SG-1. Fun space squad made up of unique beings. Interesting setting filled with surprises at every turn. […]
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 […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Paranormal Supernatural LGBTQ+ F/F Relationship M/M Relationship Diversity Jewish Irish Sibling Bonds Found Family Perfect for readers who want: Whimsical worlds filled with magic. Semi-omniscient houses […]
Content Tags: Young Adult Fantasy Romance Retelling Mythology Diversity East Asian Dragons Sibling Bonds Perfect for readers who want: Fairy tales mixed with East Asian mythology Slow burn, sweet romances Adorable sibling bonds Retellings/remixes of common fairy […]
Content Tags: Young Adult Horror Psychological Thriller Claustrophobia Panic Attacks Perfect for readers who want: Unreliable narrator. “Monster in the darkness” type horror Atmospheric psychological horror Lots of plot twists and turns Open ending Many thanks to Henry Holt and Co. and TBR and Beyond […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Magical Realism Coming of Age Diversity Black Hispanic Disability Rep Chronic Illness Ménière’s Disease Perfect for readers who want: Magical trains A diverse trio of protagonists learning to be friends […]