Genre: Fantasy

Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore With A Terrifying Twist

Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore With A Terrifying Twist

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Mexican     LGBTQ+     F/F Romance     Trauma     Generational Trauma     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: Fantasy featuring Mexican Folklore Fans of other Rick Riordan Presents series. […]

The Part About the Dragon Was (Mostly) True by Sean Gibson || Hilarious Roleplaying Adventure (With A Dragon!)

The Part About the Dragon Was (Mostly) True by Sean Gibson || Hilarious Roleplaying Adventure (With A Dragon!)

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Adventure     Humor     Roleplaying     Dragons     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: A sarcastic narrator who is both reliable and unreliable at the same time. (Yes, I know that’s a contradiction, but so is she, I promise.) Dragons! […]

Etta Invincible by Reese Eschmann || Superhero Magic and Coming of Age

Etta Invincible by Reese Eschmann || Superhero Magic and Coming of Age

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 […]

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune || Queer Rom-Com Between Cinnamon Rolls

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune || Queer Rom-Com Between Cinnamon Rolls

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Romance     Paranormal     LGBTQ+     M/M Romance     Diversity     Perfect for readers who want: Cinnamon roll male protagonists A sweet M/M rom-com Big narratives about the consequences of how we live our lives So. Many. Feels. (The heartwarming type, mostly.) […]

Verse Series by Sam Beck || YA Graphic Novel With Magic and Monsters

Verse Series by Sam Beck || YA Graphic Novel With Magic and Monsters

Content Tags: Young Adult     Graphic Novel     Fantasy     Diversity     Squad Vibes     Death     Mild Gore     Perfect for readers who want: Reluctant readers who enjoy graphic novels and less text Struggling readers who might be ready for more mature content Dark fantasy world filled […]

Secret of the Shadow Beasts by Diane Magras || Adventure Fantasy With An Unforgettable Squad

Secret of the Shadow Beasts by Diane Magras || Adventure Fantasy With An Unforgettable Squad

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Fantasy     Diversity     Squad Vibes     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: Diverse characters working together as a team to save the world Dark shadow creatures that need to be defeated An interesting (and dangerous) mystery that needs to […]

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 […]

The Last Fallen Moon by Graci Kim || Portal Fantasy With Korean Mythology

The Last Fallen Moon by Graci Kim || Portal Fantasy With Korean Mythology

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Portal Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Family Bonds     LGBTQ+     M/M Relationship     Diversity     Korean     Perfect for readers who want: Portal fantasy into an afterlife type world Lots of Korean mythology and culture Super […]

Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater || A Dark Disney Fairy Tale

Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater || A Dark Disney Fairy Tale

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Historical     Retelling     Mythology     Family Bonds     Enemies-to-Lovers     Ill-Fated Love     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: A retelling of a beloved Disney classic, Brave An expansion of a familiar story that delves deeper […]

Ballad & Dagger by Daniel José Older || Diverse Cultures, Diverse Mythology

Ballad & Dagger by Daniel José Older || Diverse Cultures, Diverse Mythology

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Mythology     Diversity     Cuban     Jewish     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Diverse cultures that have all come together and mixed Bilingual characters with some Spanglish slipped in Unique mythology A hilariously relatable narrative […]