Genre: Fantasy

Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian || High Fantasy Political Intrigue and Scheming

Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian || High Fantasy Political Intrigue and Scheming

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Romance     LGBTQ+     M/M Romance     Character Death     Perfect for readers who want: High fantasy world with a historical fantasy vibe. Strong women hellbent on taking over the world. Political intrigue and scheming and backstabbing. All the plot twists that […]

The Weeping Tide by Amanda Foody || Pokemon Meets Sea-Faring Adventure

The Weeping Tide by Amanda Foody || Pokemon Meets Sea-Faring Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Diversity     Missing Limbs     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Pokemon-esque creatures that bond with and fight alongside humans. A vast, rich world filled with danger and wonder. Soul-searching and trying to find one’s place in a […]

Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts by Erika Lewis || Celtic Mythology and Magic

Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts by Erika Lewis || Celtic Mythology and Magic

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Disability Rep     Celtic     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced adventure with Celtic mythology. A whole world of new creatures that will delight and terrify. Different types of magic! An […]

Tiger Honor by Yoon Ha Lee || Korean Mythology Meets Space Adventure

Tiger Honor by Yoon Ha Lee || Korean Mythology Meets Space Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Science Fiction     Mythology     Diversity     Korean     Non-Binary     Perfect for readers who want: Military-esque space adventure. Science fiction set on a spaceship. You know . . . in space! Filled with Korean mythology and culture. Gumiho and tigers […]

Shattered Midnight by Dhonielle Clayton || Magic Meets New Orleans

Shattered Midnight by Dhonielle Clayton || Magic Meets New Orleans

Content Tags: Young Adult     Romance     Historical     Retelling     Black     Racism     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A fraught, illegal interracial romance. Historical fiction with commentary about race relations and racism. A continuation of a series about broken promises and cursed families. Lots […]

The Fowl Twins: Get What They Deserve by Eoin Colfer || Hilarious Action Adventure MG

The Fowl Twins: Get What They Deserve by Eoin Colfer || Hilarious Action Adventure MG

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Fantasy     Action     Humor     Sibling Bonds     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Hilarious third person omniscient narrative style. Lots of action that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. A small almost-villain supergenius who is […]

Heartless Prince by Angela De Vito and Leigh Dragoon || Twisted Dark Fairy Tale With Strong Female Leads

Heartless Prince by Angela De Vito and Leigh Dragoon || Twisted Dark Fairy Tale With Strong Female Leads

Content Tags: Young Adultd     Graphic Novel     Fantasy     Fairy Tale     Witches     Mild Gore     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A fairy tale-esque graphic novel. Strong female leads saving the day. Good and bad witches fighting each other. Low-key horror vibe with mild […]

Snotlings by Tarryn Mallick || Pick Your Battles, Not Your Nose!

Snotlings by Tarryn Mallick || Pick Your Battles, Not Your Nose!

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Contemporary     Humor     Squad Vibes     Gross Humor     Nosepicking     Perfect for readers who want: Gross humor about boogers. Interesting, surprising world set inside the human body. Fun little anthropomorphized pieces of anatomy. Fast-paced action. Something that’s just fun […]

The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud || Funny, Fast-Paced Adventure

The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud || Funny, Fast-Paced Adventure

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Science Fiction     Dystopia     Mild Gore     Death     Slavery     Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: A dark dystopian fantasy world that will make you feel better about this one. And also will sometimes rise up out […]

How to Save a Superhero by Ruth Freeman || Nursing Homes and Superheroes

How to Save a Superhero by Ruth Freeman || Nursing Homes and Superheroes

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Fantasy     Superheroes     Perfect for readers who want: Superhero books with a little bit of a twist! Older characters full of life and up to trouble. A unique, fun setting of a nursing home. A small mystery to be solved. The answer to […]